“Jeff and Rita's talk on spreading bird joy and being more inclusive really opened the door to conversations we need to have as a birding organization. They shared practical ideas that can be easily implemented by any organization looking to be more welcoming to all.”

“We were thrilled to have Jeff present to our office about the BIPOC Birding Club! It was incredible to hear about how much has been accomplished in just one year. We learned about the origins of the club, the focus on inclusion, representation and belonging, and the benefits of birding for wellbeing. Engaging, inspirational and full of bird joy!”

Photo by Arun Christopher Manoharan

“Jeff and Dexter brought so much energy and passion for making birding inclusive for everyone. They gave our listeners and field-trip leaders tangible ideas on how to make our bird walks more welcoming for people of all backgrounds and skill levels.”

Photo by Dexter Patterson