Speaking & Engagements
“Stewardship is not only how we care for the land, but how we carry the stories tied to it.”
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Falani Spivey, founder and steward of Byrd’s Nest Box, offers engaging talks and workshops rooted in land, legacy, and lived experience. Drawing from ancestral knowledge, farming practice, and community education, her speaking engagements invite audiences into conversations about heritage, food sovereignty, and the power of reconnecting with the land.
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Falani speaks to schools, universities, community organizations, conferences, and cultural institutions seeking meaningful dialogue that bridges history, culture, and action.

Conversations We Hold
Rather than lectures, these engagements are conversations—rooted, reflective, and responsive to the audience. Topics often include:
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Returning to the land as a generational farmer
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The legacy and resilience of Black farmers
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Specialty crop farming and sustainable practices
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Retaining and growing crops of the African diaspora
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Genealogical work and tracing history through land
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Documenting the journey of farming for future generations
Each engagement is shaped by context, audience, and purpose.
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How We Gather
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Engagements may take many forms, including:
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Speaking engagements and keynote talks
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Workshops and educational sessions
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Panel discussions and facilitated conversations
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Community gatherings
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Podcast interviews
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Virtual or in‑person events
An Invitation
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If you are interested in inviting Byrd’s Nest Box into your space whether a classroom, conference, community gathering, or podcast we welcome the conversation.
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When reaching out, please share:
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Your organization or platform
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Event or recording date(s)
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Location (in‑person or virtual)
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Intended audience
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Topics you’d like to explore​
To begin, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Panels & Public Conversations
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Sustainable Agriculture and the Urban Environment
Panelist, Food Tank Summit: “Urban AgroEcology”
University of the District of Columbia
Watch the panel →
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Articles & Media Features​
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The Washingtonian
The Lost History of a DC Black Neighborhood That Was Never Built
Read the article →
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The Washington Informer
Environmentalism Has Many Faces
Read the article →
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Voyager Raleigh
Inspiring Conversations with Falani Spivey of Byrd’s Nest Box
Read the interview →
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Washington Business Journal
Small Business Spotlight: Byrd’s Nest Box
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Podcasts & Audio Conversations
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BLAK Gardener Talk
Falani Spivey on Land, Legacy, and Food
Listen →
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Cuzzin’ Talk – Episode #139
Part I: New Series
Listen →
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Cuzzin’ Talk – Episode #140
Part II: Nobody Wins When the Family Feuds… Over Land
Listen →
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HOMEGROWN – Episode #151
Exclusive Live Podcast with Byrd’s Nest Box
Listen →
