Queer Spring Birding - New Hampshire
May 19, 2024 — 8:30 - 12:00 pm ET
Last day to register: May 16, 2024
It’s warbler season, that time of year when small, bright songbirds return to New England and birders flock to see them! Enjoy community while looking and listening for these beautiful jewel-like creatures with TVOP volunteers Amy and Sam. Warblers might be the stars of the day, but we’ll gladly take time to admire the many other bird species that inhabit this area. Bald eagles and ospreys nest nearby. Cute, fuzzy Canada goose babies are guarded by watchful parents. Scarlet tanagers, Baltimore orioles, and various weird ducks are frequently seen along this trail. This mostly flat route is a beautiful spot, especially when the air is filled with birdsong!
We will plan on walking 2.8 miles round trip along a wide, unpaved rail trail, moving slowly and frequently stopping to search and observe. All experience levels are welcome! We’ll help each other see and identify the birds. Binoculars, or other devices to help you see (such as small scopes or cameras with a zoom lens), are highly recommended for this event but they are not required to attend.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Hinsdale, NH / Brattleboro, VT area
(Abenaki, Pennacook and Wabanaki lands)
Parking: Dirt lot parking
Pets: While we love pets, we ask furry friends remain home on this adventure.
Meet: May 19, 2024
Hike: 2.8 miles, 69 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Water, snacks, walking shoes, layers appropriate for changing and unpredictable spring weather, bugspray, sunscreen. Binoculars, cameras with telephoto lenses or small scopes definitely recommended as having them will make the walk more enjoyable.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
