Guest Speaking Requests

Want to have our team present to your group?

Thank you for your interest in having the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin speak at your upcoming event! Whether you are a board of directors, members of an organization, or anyone else, we love to spread the bird joy and talk about why we decided to create the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, what we do and offer how we are addressing issues of equity, access, always with the goal of inspiring and providing safe comfortable spaces for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color as well as all allies to get out and explore in community as well.

For non-profits, our suggested donation is $250/hour for one team member or $300/hour for two team members, to help cover our costs and support our work. For festivals and corporate meetings, our suggested donation is $500/hour for one team member or $600/hour for two or three team members.

Testimonials

Testimonials
Susan - Aldo Leopold Audubon Society
Susan - Aldo Leopold Audubon Society

“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.”

Hilary - Wisconsin Technical College System
Hilary - Wisconsin Technical College System

“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

Victor - Washtenaw Audubon Society
Victor - Washtenaw Audubon Society

“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

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