Upcoming events.
BIPOC Winter Birding Workshop Outer Banks
Experience the Wonders of Winter Birding with Naturally Wild LLC!
Embark on a transformative three-day, two-night birding workshop to the breathtaking Outer Banks, North Carolina, designed exclusively for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. This BIPOC Birders Winter Workshop is more than just a trip—it’s a celebration of connection, community, and the beauty of our shared wild spaces.
Explore diverse habitats and iconic landmarks as we visit three National Wildlife Refuges, a historic lighthouse, and a picturesque state park. Guided by expert birder Deja Perkins, you’ll learn about a variety of wintering bird species and gain a deeper appreciation for the fragile dune ecosystems that define the Outer Banks.
Relax and recharge in comfort with accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, NC. Our journey emphasizes sustainability and collaboration, with participants joining a caravan-style carpool to minimize our environmental impact.
Your deposit Includes:
A two-night hotel stay in Kitty Hawk, NC
Loaner binoculars to enhance your birding experience
Delicious meals:
Dinner on Night 1
Lunch and dinner on Day 2
Boxed lunch on Day 3
Morning snacks to start your day right
A $50 gas card for drivers in the carpool caravan
A thoughtfully curated goodie bag
Expertly guided birding excursions in stunning natural landscapes
This is your chance to immerse yourself in the serenity of winter birding while connecting with fellow Black and Brown birders who share your passion for nature and community. Join us in creating lasting memories and fostering a deeper relationship with the wild spaces that surround us.
Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! Register: bit.ly/bipocwinterbirds
Participation in this event is limited to 16 people. * Accommodations include double rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, NC.*
Just Us Birding BIPOC Bird Walks @ Duke Gardens
BIPOC Bird walks at Duke Gardens in Durham NC. Photo taken by Jordan Abdur Raoof (shotbyjbot)
Just Us Birding BIPOC Bird Walks @ Duke Gardens
BIPOC Bird walks at Duke Gardens in Durham NC. Photo taken by Jordan Abdur Raoof (shotbyjbot)
Just Us Birding BIPOC Bird Walks @ Duke Gardens
BIPOC Bird walks at Duke Gardens in Durham NC. Photo taken by Jordan Abdur Raoof (shotbyjbot)
BIPOC Birders & Allies Bird Walk @ Dix Park
BIPOC Birders and Allies bird walk at Duke Gardens. Photo taken by Jordan Abdur-Raoof (shotbyjbot)
Just Us Birding Black Birders Week Sunset Bird Walk
Join me for a sunset walk in celebration of Black Birders Week 2024 May 26- June 1st.
On this bird walk we will explore the Crabtree Creek Greenway to experience the boardwalk and wetland birds at sunset. If time permits we will walk the greenway at dusk to listen for owls!
When: Saturday, June 1st
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Cost: Free
Where to meet: The walk will be held at Crabtree Creek Greenway. Parking is located at 2321 Crabtree BLVD, Raleigh NC 27604. We will meet in the parking lot and walk to the boardwalk together.
What to Bring: Water, Binoculars, Camera, Hat, Bird gear
What to wear: Weather-appropriate clothing. Bonus points for any bird-related gear. This walk is on a paved greenway trail, however, one section of the loop is unpaved and has gravel/rocky terrain. Sturdy, comfortable, shoes are suggested.
What's Provided: Binoculars are available on a first come first serve basis. Headlamps are available on a first first-serve basis.
Who: This bird walk is for individuals who identify as Black or African American
Register: bit.ly/bbwsunsetwalk
BIPOC Bird Walk @ Duke Gardens 6/1
Explore the birds that call Duke Gardens home with Naturally Wild LLC. Join bird guide Deja Perkins to explore how the garden changes from spring to summer and how the feathered residents change monthly. Participants will learn how to identify various birds, help contribute to the NC Bird Atlas, and learn how to monitor birds in their own neighborhoods using Merlin and eBird. This program is offered every first Saturday from March through June, on March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1.
This program is designed to center queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color (QTBIPOC) audiences, voices and experiences as a way to increase access to birding and outdoor spaces for historically marginalized identities. Registration is prioritized for individuals who identify as queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. All skill levels are welcome. Thirteen sanitized binoculars will be available for use; participants are also welcome to bring their own.
Fee: free; registration required.
Location: Meet at the Gothic Gate entrance.
Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors and traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.
Register here
QTBIPOC Bird Walk @ Duke Gardens 5/4/24
Explore the birds that call Duke Gardens home with Naturally Wild LLC. Join bird guide Deja Perkins to explore how the garden changes from spring to summer and how the feathered residents change monthly. Participants will learn how to identify various birds, help contribute to the NC Bird Atlas, and learn how to monitor birds in their own neighborhoods using Merlin and eBird. This program is offered every first Saturday from March through June, on March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1.
This program is designed to center queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color (QTBIPOC) audiences, voices and experiences as a way to increase access to birding and outdoor spaces for historically marginalized identities. Registration is prioritized for individuals who identify as queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. All skill levels are welcome. Thirteen sanitized binoculars will be available for use; participants are also welcome to bring their own.
Fee: free; registration required.
Location: Meet at the Gothic Gate entrance.
Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors and traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.
Register here
Explore Outdoors with Participatory Science
Have you ever wondered what birds and plants exist in your neighborhood? Join us on April 14th to celebrate Citizen Science Month at Walnut Creek Wetland Center! Learn how to use app-based participatory tools to explore and monitor your neighborhood's nature. This event will provide training to help you become confident in bird identification and monitoring, plant/tree identification, and field safety. This event will be held in the Walnut Creek Room at Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Expect a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Light breakfast snacks will be provided. Check-in and breakfast are from 8:30- 8:45. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The site contains a combination of dirt and paved trailways. Trail conditions may be muddy after a rainy day.
This event is led by Black women for individuals who identify as a part of the Black, Brown, or Indigenous diasporic communities. Presentations are suited for individuals 12+.
Registration is free, but required. Register at bit.ly/participatoryscienceoutdoors
QTBIPOC Bird Walk @ Duke Gardens 4/6
Explore the birds that call Duke Gardens home with Naturally Wild LLC. Join bird guide Deja Perkins to explore how the garden changes from spring to summer and how the feathered residents change monthly. Participants will learn how to identify various birds, help contribute to the NC Bird Atlas, and learn how to monitor birds in their own neighborhoods using Merlin and eBird. This program is offered every first Saturday from March through June, on March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1.
This program is designed to center queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color (QTBIPOC) audiences, voices and experiences as a way to increase access to birding and outdoor spaces for historically marginalized identities. Registration is prioritized for individuals who identify as queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. All skill levels are welcome. Thirteen sanitized binoculars will be available for use; participants are also welcome to bring their own.
Fee: free; registration required.
Location: Meet at the Gothic Gate entrance.
Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors and traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.
Register here
BIPOC Bird Walk @ Duke Gardens 3/2
Explore the birds that call Duke Gardens home with Naturally Wild LLC. Join bird guide Deja Perkins to explore how the garden changes from spring to summer and how the feathered residents change monthly. Participants will learn how to identify various birds, help contribute to the NC Bird Atlas, and learn how to monitor birds in their own neighborhoods using Merlin and eBird. This program is offered every first Saturday from March through June, on March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1.
This program is designed to center queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color (QTBIPOC) audiences, voices and experiences as a way to increase access to birding and outdoor spaces for historically marginalized identities. Registration is prioritized for individuals who identify as queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. All skill levels are welcome. Thirteen sanitized binoculars will be available for use; participants are also welcome to bring their own.
Fee: free; registration required.
Location: Meet at the Gothic Gate entrance.
Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors and traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.
Register here
Walnut Creek Community Bird Walk
Join me in exploring a new entrance to the Walnut Creek Wetland Park at Bailey Drive. This two-hour walk will start and end at the Baily Drive Gateway at 605 Bailey Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610. This walk is beginner-friendly. Some binoculars are available on a first-come basis. Participants will practice using binoculars to sight wintering bird species in Raleigh. This is a wooded wetland walk. Dress appropriately for the weather with comfortable shoes that can get muddy. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/parks2024. This walk is made possible through the Walnut Creek Wetlands Community Partnership.
Explore & Count Birds @ The North Carolina Museum of Art
Explore the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art as we count birds for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! This is the afternoon session and will take place on Saturday, February 17th 11:00 am - 12:30pm. This event is free but registration is required. Register here.
Great Backyard Bird Count @ NCMA
Join me as we explore and count birds at the North Carolina Museum of Art for the Great Backyard Bird Count. This annual citizen science initiative aims to get as many people as possible to count their local birds for science! The walk is free but registration is required. Register here.
Dorothea Dix Park Bird Walk
Join me at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh on May 20, 2023 for our spring monthly FREE Bird Walks at Dix Park. Participants must register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdwatching-at-dix-park-tickets-520559636887
Dorothea Dix Park Bird Walk
Join me at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh on April 22, 2023 for our spring monthly FREE Bird Walks at Dix Park. Participants must register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdwatching-at-dix-park-tickets-520559636887
BGSA Greenway Community Clean Up
The NC State Black Graduate Student Association will be hosting a greenway clean up on April 15th 2023. The clean up will start at John Chavis Park in Raleigh North Carolina and participants will clean the greenway (including the stream) up until Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Once at the wetland center, participants will have time to explore and engage in a free guided bird walk with Deja Perkins sponsored by Naturally Wild LLC. Participants will go birding at walnut creek wetland center, and along the greenway back towards John Chavis Park. Optional BYO Lunch at Transfer Co Food Hall post walk. Registration will open April 1.
Dorothea Dix Park Bird Walk
Join me at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh on March 18th 2023 for our spring monthly FREE Bird Walks at Dix Park. Participants must register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdwatching-at-dix-park-tickets-520559636887
TEDxNCState
Our CEO Deja Perkins will be speaking at TEDxNCState on 2/22/23. Tickets can be purchased here: TEDxNCState
Great Backyard Bird Count at NCMA
Join birder Deja Perkins on 2/18/23 for a bird watching outing at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Explore the NCMA while participating in The Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Participants will learn how to use eBird to submit data and keep track of the birds in your neighborhood. This event is free and open to the public. Bird walks will begin at 10am and 11am. Arrive 15 minutes early to allow for navigation to the meeting spot.
Birding at Chavis Park
Join birder Deja Perkins on 2/11/23 for a bird watching outing at Chavis Park. Practice your identification of Raleigh’s winter birds in one of Raleigh’s oldest urban parks. We will walk the greenway towards walnut creek wetland center. Participants will learn how to use eBird to submit data and keep track of the birds in your neighborhood. Participants must pre-register to attend.
Bird Watching at Lake Lynn
Join birder Deja Perkins on 1/14/23 for a bird watching outing at Lake Lynn. Practice your identification of ducks, hawks, and over 20 species of wintering birds as we explore the different inhabitants of Lake Lynn. Participants will learn how to use eBird to submit data and keep track of the birds in your neighborhood. Participants must pre-register to attend.
Birding at Yates Mill
Join birder Deja Perkins on 1/14/23 for a bird watching outing at Yates Mill Nature Preserve. Practice your identification of ducks, sparrows and over 20 species of wintering birds as we explore the different inhabitants of Yates Mill. Participants will learn how to use eBird to submit data and keep track of the birds in your neighborhood. Participants must pre-register to attend.