The Urban Bird Collective (UBC) is a Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-led environmental stewardship organization founded in 2018 to promote outdoor recreation and healing for all, with a focus on BIPOC communities. Our vision is to empower individuals to learn bird identification and gain appreciation of natural spaces by offering guided nature walks in parks and recreation areas, and also in urban and suburban neighborhoods. We want people to get curious about nature and to be environmental stewards of their own backyards, and we want all communities to feel the benefits of being out in natural green spaces in Twin City neighborhoods and beyond. We grew out of a need to see more BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks out in nature, and to create inclusive spaces for these communities because they often do not feel safe or welcome in outdoor spaces. Our primary goal is a sustained increase in Indigenous people and people of color’s participation in outdoor birding activities and to build authentic relationships with those that join us on walks and other activities. Our secondary goal is to actively engage in the environmental movement, as we firmly believe the health of our water, air, and land will dictate the health of ourselves.