A view of Tenney Park’s inner playground from the northeast. Find us beneath the shady trees! Photo courtesy of FBC.
Join us and our friends at the Feminist Bird Club for a stationary birding and social event! Grab your binoculars and a lawn chair or blanket and send a relaxed morning at a beautiful park while getting to know your fellow birders and the birds that call this park home.
Location: Meet us by the inner playground (Google Maps location) at Tenney Park.
Note: Rain date for this event is Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Event details on what to expect, and parking and transportation are listed below!
Wire shelving with a variety of shelf-stable meals, canned goods, and personal care items! Text reads, “Community Pantry Donations Needed!” Photo courtesy of Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Help Our Local Community Pantry!
OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center’s low-barrier food and essentials pantry has recently lost a major donor due to overwhelming need across the community.
Bring yourself AND a donation to the Joint Tenney Park Stationary Birding event on Saturday, June 14! Donated items must all be new, unopened, and unused!
See their Community Pantry Wish List for most-needed donations!
Most-needed items: 📣📣📣
Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, chili, etc.), especially with a pop-top that doesn't require a can opener
Shelf-stable, ready-to-eat meals
Deodorant
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Razors
Parking and Transportation
Parking can be found along N Thornton Avenue on the Northeast side of Tenney, or along Marston Avenue.
Metro Transit Route D stops at E Johnson at N Dickinson on the south side of Tenney Park (Metro Transit: Plan Your Trip).
What to Expect
We love new birders! As always, birders of all skill levels are welcome and we have child- and adult-sized binoculars available for those who’d like to borrow a pair.
Seating: Please bring a chair if you have one (extras you’d be willing to lend to others are appreciated)! We will have extras if you do not have a chair.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the John Wall Family Pavilion on the southeast side of the park.
What would be helpful to make this event work for you? Please contact our Madison team with any questions.