May Program: “Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders”

Cover of Texas Monthly Magazine featuring Tiffany Kersten

May Program: “Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders”
Presenter: Tiffany Kersten, professional bird guide and founder of Nature Ninja Birding Tours
Date & Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom
Location: Large Meeting Room at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brook Park Branch, at 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, Ohio 44142
Description: 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