Birdability Week is an annual occasion to exchange valuable resources and innovative ideas, aiming to foster an inclusive and accommodating environment within the birding community. By encouraging accessibility, embracing diversity, and promoting a warm and open atmosphere, Birdability Week aims to ensure that birding is an enjoyable experience for everybody.
Celebrate the beauty of birds and enjoy a welcoming and inclusive birding experiences October 19 through October 25, 2026 in Montgomery Parks. For more information about each program, click on the links below.
| Program | Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds & Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise | Monday, October 19 | Black Hill Discovery Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| 55+ Nature Book Club | Tuesday, October 20 | Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park Activity Building | Free membership registration |
| Guided Bird Walk with ASL Interpretation | Wednesday, October 21 | Meadowside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Beginning Birding for Every Body! | Thursday, October 22 | Brookside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Early Morning Pontoon Cruise | Friday, October 23 | Black Hill Discovery Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Birding 101 | Friday, October 23 | Locust Grove Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Socials for 55+: Compostable Bird Feeders | Friday, October 23 | Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park Activity Building | Registration opens August 10 |
| Steal Their Look: A Birdy Fashion Show | Friday, October 23 | Meadowside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Birdability Week’s Yoga: All Levels, All Bodies | Saturday, October 24 | Meadowside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Make & Take: Pumpkin Bird Feeders | Saturday, October 24 | Brookside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Beginning Birding for Every Body! | Sunday, October 25 | Brookside Nature Center | Registration opens August 10 |
| Birding Scavenger Hunt | Monday, October 19 – Sunday, October 25 | Locust Grove Nature Center | No registration needed |
| Migration Bird Game | Monday, October 19 – Sunday, October 25 | Black Hill Discovery Center | No registration needed |
Accommodations and Support
- Alternative or adaptive materials
- Demonstartions or model instructions
- Visual schedule or instructions
- Large print materials
- Simple and clear language
- Low-noise environments
- Slow paced or self-guided activities
- Small groups
- Naturalists and Therapeutic Recreation Specialists
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact 301-495-2581 (Voice) , MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification or complete our Modification Intake Form (accessible pdf)
To learn more about Birdability Week throughout the nation visit Birdability.org