2026 AGENDA

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 SATURDAY JAN. 31 

 10AM TIL 4PM 

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A Bit About Bats With NorCal Bats

Corky Quirk of NorCal Bats introduces you to real, live bats — including the charismatic pallid bat. Learn how they hunt, navigate, and help our ecosystems thrive.

Birds of Colombia

Rich Cimino, guide and owner of Yellowbilled Tours, explores the birds of Coombia, a significant Western Hemisphere birding hotspot with over 1,900 species, many found nowhere else.

Raptors Up Close

Jenny Papka from Native Bird Connections brings 3–4 live birds of prey for an intimate, educational encounter. Expect feathers, talons, and stories from the field.

Girls Who Save the Planet: Careers That Make an Impact (Workshop)

Biologist and business owner Sarah Lynch leads an empowering, interactive workshop for girls interested in science, wildlife, and conservation careers.

History Comes Alive: Mare Island Naval Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Snyder shares the surprising medical history of Mare Island, followed by a walking tour of the historic grounds.

Birds of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Author Aaron Haiman reviews his book “Birds of the Delta.”

The Important Role Birds Play in the West Nile Virus Cycle

District Manager Miguel Cardenas and Biologist Bret Barner from the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District reveal the hidden role birds play in disease ecology.

So Many Ways to Be a Bird,
Live Book Read and Bird Drawing Workshop

Artist and author Constance Anderson guides you through a creative session blending storytelling and hands-on bird illustration.

Around the World in 80 Birds

Dr. John Glover explores the world of birds through photos taken during his travels on eight continents.

In the Shadow of the Bridge: Birds of the Bay Area

Authors Dick Evans and Hannah Insley explore the Bay’s avian life through the lens of bridges,

shorelines, and shifting habitats.​

How to Plant Native Trees to Attract Insects and
Nesting Birds to Your Yard

Biologist Dr. Joseph Furnish will discuss how to attract insects and nesting birds to your backyard by cultivating native trees.

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 SUNDAY FEB. 1 

 10AM TIL 4PM 
 

San Francisco Bay: An Environmental History

Author David Schmidt traces the Bay’s past and future, revealing how its landscapes shape the birds we see today.​

Bay Area Birding

Mark Stephenson, President of Napa-Solano Audubon, highlights hotspots, species to watch for, and tips for birders of all levels.​

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Lessons from Rehabilitating SF Bay-Delta Birds

JD Bergeron, CEO of International Bird Rescue, shares stories from the front lines of wildlife rehabilitation.

Raptors Up Close Returns

Another live raptor session with Jenny Papka of Native Bird Connections — because once is never enough.​

Girls Who Save the Planet: Careers That Make an Impact (Workshop)

Biologist and business owner Sarah Lynch leads an empowering, interactive workshop for girls

interested in science, wildlife, and conservation careers.​

A Wild Legacy: Exploring the Lindsay Wildlife Hospital's Past and Present

Wildlife Husbandry Coordinator Jillian Jorgenson gives the backstory.

About Flight Lessons: A folk opera about falcons and people

Musician Deborah Crooks performs songs inspired by birds, flight, and the natural world.

Rescue of Predatory Birds in Distress

Craig Nikitas of Bay Raptor Rescue will speak on rescuing predatory birds in distress.

Student STEAM Challenge Awards Ceremony

Celebrate young innovators whose projects connect science, art, and the magic of migration. (Calling all K-12 students in Solano County! Join this year’s STEAM Challenge. Applications are still open, link to application below!)

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Salt-loving Birds in the Big City: Can Urban Habitats Help Save Phalaropes? 
Nathan Van Schmidt, Ph.D. will be talking about his research on the challenges facing phalaropes within the San Francisco Bay and across their intercontinental migration.