Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders with Tiffany Kersten

Tiffany Kersten didn't set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the Lower 48 States, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species, and to raise awareness of women's safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record, of 726 species. In her presentation, Tiffany will lead us through the fear, empowerment, struggles, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure. This is a free event. May 7 at the Duquesne University Student Union, Africa Room - doors open at 6:30 pm and event begins at 7 pm.

Convenient parking is provided onsite at Forbes Avenue Garage, 1180 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15219. Guests should park in the garage and take the elevator to the 8th floor, which is campus level. Follow the walkway toward Locust Street. The student union is directly ahead.

You may also like the following events from Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania:

• This Saturday, 10th May, 09:00 am, Native Plant Nursery Spring Sale in Fox Chapel
• Next month, 4th June, 08:00 am, Summer Camp for Adults - 3 days! Get Outdoors with Audubon in Sarver
• Next month, 5th June, 09:00 am, Birds & Blooms by Bike in Sarver

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Pittsburgh.