Social: Birds, Bay and Belonging

Come discover the amazing wildlife along San Francisco’s southern shoreline and enjoy the fun of birding with Phoreign in Nature.

We’ll take a gentle walk together through one of the city’s lesser-known birdwatching gems. Heron’s Head Park features tidal marshes, mudflats, and shoreline habitats that attract a wide variety of bird species.

This walk offers an inclusive space where community, curiosity, and nature come together. No Birding experience necessary. All levels welcomed. Space limited. Registration required.

9:00am-9:15am: Meeting near the Eco Center at Heron's Head Park
                            32 Jennings Way, San Francisco, CA 94124 (Benches located near Main parking lot)

9:15am-9:30am: Introductions

9:30am-11:00am: Walking and birding along the shoreline

What to Bring:
         Comfortable walking shoes
         Water
         Layers (the waterfront can be cool and windy)
         Binoculars (optional)

Driving & Parking:

         Free parking is available in the lot at the end of Jennings Street.
         Additional free street parking may be available nearby.
         Parking is limited, so arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended.

Public Transportation:

         The 15,19 Polk and 44 Muni lines all provide service to the Bayview
         neighborhood with stops within approximately a 10–15 minute walk to the park. 

         From the nearest stop, follow Jennings Street south to the Heron's Head Park entrance and
         trailhead.

         Bike parking is available near the Heron's Head Park Eco Center.

Accessibility:
       The main trails are generally flat and suitable for most participants.
       Some sections may include gravel or uneven surfaces.
       Accessible parking and restrooms are available near the parking lot.

Ayanna Browne (she/her) was born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where her connection to the outdoors began long before she had the words to describe it. Surrounded by nature, she developed a deep appreciation for wildlife that would later shape both her career and purpose. She is now a wildlife biologist with over six years of field experience, holding a B.S. in Animal Science and an M.S. in Integrative Biology, with research focused on understanding bio-diversity. Through her work in conservation, land management, and education, Ayanna realized that access to nature and feeling a sense of belonging in it are not equal for everyone.That realization led her to create Phoreign in Nature, a space dedicated to helping people reconnect with the outdoors in ways that feel welcoming, freeing, and restorative. As a Black birder, Ayanna shares, “Birding wasn’t my first love, but it became my peace amongst the storms of life.” Today, she carries that same sense of peace into every experience she designs, inviting others to slow down, explore, and find their own connection to nature.

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