Join us for our annual birding and nature festival at the peak of spring migration! Nestled amongst the coastal redwoods of northwestern California and beyond, we will offer over 70 field trips and workshops to choose from led by expert guides. We will host a welcome reception, evening lectures, a banquet, and a silent auction. The main hall will be filled with informational booths, artists, optics, and more to visit. Fun family and youth events will round out this educational 4-day event.

Festival Schedule:

6:30 am - 8:30 am: FR11 Dawn Chorus – Arcata Marsh Field Trip 2 - $10
7:30 am - 10:30 am: FR12 Shorebird Spectacle at the Arcata Marsh 2 - $15
7:45 am - 1:00 pm: FR13 Sue-meg State Park - FREE
8:00 am - 11:00 am: FR14 Cooper Gulch and Dead Mouse Marsh - SHORT TRIP - $15
8:00 am - 12:00 pm: FR15 Shorebirds and Gulls at Hikshari and Eureka Waterfront Trails - $20
8:00 am - 4:00 pm: FR16 Conifers & Birds of Horse Mountain (Includes $25 book credit) - $50
8:15 am - 11:15 pm: FR17 Freshwater Farms Reserve Trail - FREE
8:30 am - 12:30 pm: FR18 Seawood Cape Preserve - Free
8:30 am - 12:30 pm: FR19 North Jetty Sea Watch & Woodley Island - $20
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: FR20 Birding North to Trinidad with Lunch at Seascape - $25
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: FR21 Birding South to Ferndale with Lunch at The Madrone Brick Fire Pizza and Taphouse - $25
9:00 am - 12:30 pm: FR22 Sequoia Park and Zoo - NEW - $25
9:30 am - 2:30 pm: FR23 Late Risers Birding Trip 1 - $20
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: FR24 Spotted Owls on Green Diamond Land 2 - $25
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: FR24.5 Phonescoping Workshop - NEW - Free
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: FR25 Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop for Kids - Free
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: FR26 Opening Reception - Free
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: FR27 Friday Night Keynote with Sequoia Park Zoo - Free
7:45 pm - 9:15 pm: FR28 Arcata Marsh Night Walk - $10