Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will mark Birdability Week, October 19-25, 2026, with guided outings and other activities that help remove barriers to birding. Birdability Week is a national event that promotes accessible, inclusive birding for people with disabilities and other health concerns.
Throughout the week, participants can build bird identification skills through guided walks and crafts, explore adaptive birding resources and learn how Montgomery Parks is connecting more people with nature. Programs reflect the theme by welcoming birders in parks and other accessible spaces.
“This year’s theme, ‘Bird Where You Are,’ is a reminder that people can experience birding anywhere and in all sorts of creative ways,” said Ashlyn Thompson, Montgomery Parks inclusion and outreach specialist. “Montgomery Parks has created 13 new and unique inclusive programs that celebrate the joy of birding.”
Montgomery Parks’ Birdability Week programs welcome seasoned birders and newcomers. Accessibility features include American Sign Language interpretation, an accessible pontoon boat and dock, EnChroma color blind vision sunglasses, an accessible pond boardwalk, and a flat, frustration-free birding trail.
Birdability Week highlights
- Bird identification workshops and beginner birding programs.
- Eco-friendly bird feeder and bird-themed craft activities.
- Guided bird walks and accessible birding demonstrations for all experience levels.
- Yoga: All Levels, All Bodies
- A Birdy Fashion Show
Visit Montgomery Parks Birdability Week for program details, locations, registration information, accessibility features and updates.
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 417 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks and programs provide opportunities for people to be physically active, socially connected, and engaged in environmental stewardship. Montgomery Parks is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, which has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and is nationally recognized for providing high-quality parks and recreation services.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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