Conejo Valley Audubon

Beginner Birding Class
2026-04-11 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (CVBG),, 400 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks
Come learn the basics of birdwatching and how to use a field guide and binoculars. Learn to ID the birds in your backyard and our local parks. A bird walk in the Conejo Community Park will follow.

Meet at 8:00 am at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (CVBG), 400 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks. Drive to the parking lot on Jeaunine Drive. Class will be held in the Kids’ Adventure Garden. A $10 cash donation will be collected for CVBG. Bring water & snacks, wear comfortable shoes and binoculars if you have them. After this one class, you’ll feel ready to join our regular schedule of birding trips. Look for them on our website.

*Rain cancels*

RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/bsHUTi

Family Birding Event - LOCATION CHANGE
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00
In collaboration with Moorpark City Library, come and learn the basics of birdwatching. Learning activities for all ages and a bird walk through the park will help you ID the birds in your backyard and our local parks.

Please note the location change: Meet at 9 am at Tierra Rejada Park – 11900 Mountain Trail Street (Corner of Tierra Rejada Road), Moorpark, CA 93021

RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/2ZFUyS

[CANCELLED] Bear Divide - Migration Event
2026-04-26 05:00 - 10:00
UPDATE: The weather forecast tomorrow, Sunday, for the mountains near Sylmar call for early morning rain and then overcast conditions with increasing wind. We are working with the on-site banding team to see if the next two weekends may be an option. Thank you for your understanding.

Bear Divide in Los Angeles County gets thousands of migrants passing over the low ridge of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers have been using this spot for the past decade as a location to count Spring migrants going over the ridge to the north.We have been invited to view this event on Sunday, April 26th at the peak of migration.Because of the location and limited parking we are asking that all interested members sign up using the Mobilize website form attached below.RSVP https://mobilize.us/s/v1bw8GPlease read the details on Mobilize for directions, precautions and what to expect.We plan on meeting in Thousand Oaks (location provided for those who sign-up) at 5am to make it to Bear Divide at 6am just before sunrise to get a good spot and prepare for the quickly-moving birds.

Bird-Friendly Garden Tour
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:00
Please join us on Sunday, April 26th from 9 AM until 3 PM for the 2026 CVAS Bird-Friendly Garden Tour

This tour will feature yards which provide habitat for our native birds and demonstrate the use of drought tolerant California native plants in the landscape. This year we will once again partner with the California Native Plant Society (CNPS Channel Islands). All of the gardens will be located in the city of Camarillo, and the hosts will be on site to answer questions.

If you are interested in attending this year’s tour, please RSVP to gardentour@conejovalleyaudubon.org NO LATER THAN Monday, APRIL 20th, 2026.

When registering, please include the FIRST and LAST NAME and EMAIL of each guest who will be attending, along with thePHONE NUMBER of the person who will be registering. You will receive confirmation within 72 hours of your RSVP. If you do not receive confirmation, please check your SPAM or Junk mail. If you do not find the confirmation, please resubmit your RSVP and add this e-mail to your safe-senders list.

Two days prior to the tour, you will receive a list of addresses.

After the tour, you will receive a follow-up e-mail with information relevant to planting a bird-friendly native garden habitat.

And we hope that our Bird-Friendly Garden Tour will inspire you to install a bird-friendly habitat of your own.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

· No restroom facilities will be available. Sorry

· No dogs will be allowed in any of the gardens.

· We encourage plant photography

· There will be no charge for this educational tour.

CVAS has a mission to make the public aware of the importance and beauty of birds, natural habitats, native plants and wildlife. At a time when bird populations are in decline due in large part to loss of habitat, we are dedicated toward promoting the creation of viable habitat for both local and migratory birds in our area. Our Bird-Friendly Garden Tours serve to educate and promote awareness about the importance of California native plants in supporting our bird populations, because native plants support the native bugs that birds feed to their babies. We encourage you to spread the word and bring your friends!

Bird Walk - Big Morongo
2026-05-03 08:00
Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian habitats in CA, which is why the preserve is one of the best places in southern California for migrant flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and other species, but it also hosts some great breeding birds. Among other species, we can expect to see (or hear) Summer and Western Tanager, Brown-crested and Vermilion Flycatcher, Bullock’s and Hooded Oriole, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Bell’s and other Vireos, as well as migrants and desert residents, such as Costa’s and Black-Chinned Hummingbird, Verdin, Gambel’s Quail, Ladder-Backed Woodpecker. In the afternoon we may look for Black-throated Sparrow and Scott’s Oriole at Blackrock Campground.Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and layered clothing. This will be a joint trip with a small group of friendly birders from Sea and Sage Audubon in Orange County. Meet at 8:00 am at Covington Park. Take I-10 to Hwy 62, go north 10 miles to Morongo Valley and then turn right on Park Avenue. Trip Leader: Pete Robertshaw (909-771-9720)

Please RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/YwQRiM

May Program-Public Lands
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30
Public Lands

Russell Galipeau will take us back in time to the establishment of federal lands, the role Congress and the President play, the agencies we have entrusted to care for them, and the threats they face.

Russell Galipeau is a member of the Conejo Valley Audubon Society. He has served 40 years with the National Park Service. His last assignment was Channel Islands National Park. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks and the Ventura Land Trust.

SEE PROGRAMS PAGE

Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
2026-05-13 08:00
Conejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month. We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot, accessible from Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing, and bring water.

SIGN UP HERE: https://mobilize.us/s/PKd4R8

Walk leader: Richard Armerding (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK)

California Breeding Bird Atlas Webinar
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:00
California is home to more breeding bird species than any other state in the U.S., yet until now, there has never been a comprehensive, statewide effort to document exactly where they all are. That changes with the California Bird Atlas (CBA), a landmark five-year citizen science project running from 2026 through 2030.

Join Sammy Cowell for this Zoom webinar to learn what the CBA is, why it matters for bird conservation, and, most importantly, how you can contribute right here in the Conejo Valley. Whether you’re an experienced eBirder or just getting started, your observations can help fill critical gaps in California’s bird distribution data for decades to come.

Topics will include how the atlas works, how to use eBird breeding codes, and how to make the most of your local birding outings as meaningful contributions to the project.

Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/6155249106

Please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/961623/

Put what you learned into action! Join Sammy for a birdwalk at Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista on Friday, June 5.

California Breeding Bird Atlas Bird Walk at Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista
2026-06-05 08:00 - 10:30
Put your birding skills to work for science on this guided morning walk through the beautiful habitat at Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista. This walk is part of the California Bird Atlas (CBA) Big Weekend, a statewide celebration of breeding birds, and every observation we make together will contribute real data to California’s first comprehensive statewide Breeding Bird Atlas.

Along the way, leader Sammy Cowell will show participants how to use eBird to log birds with breeding codes, turning an enjoyable morning outing into a meaningful contribution to bird conservation. Whether you’re new to eBird or already a regular user, you’ll come away with the skills and confidence to atlas on your own throughout the five-year project.

Satwiwa offers a rich mix of chaparral, oak woodland, and riparian habitat, prime breeding territory for many of our local species. Come ready to look, listen, and learn!

Please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/961627/

Location/directions: Use the entrance off Lynn Road, near Dos Vientos. Follow the road to the 3rd and final parking lot with restrooms.

CVAS Annual Picnic
2026-06-07 08:00 - 12:00
Bird walk at 8 am and Potluck Picnic at 10:30 am. At south end of Moorpark Rd turn right and follow Greenmeadow Ave to the end. Meet under our usual oak tree. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited. Please bring your own table service, drinks and chairs, and this year, bring whatever dish you like.

Please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/958586/

Beginner Bird Walk at Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista
2026-06-10 08:00 - 10:30
Conejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area.We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them.

These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month.

We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot, accessible from Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing, and bring water.Contact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK)

Please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/964722/

Location/directions: Use the entrance off Lynn Road, near Dos Vientos. Follow the road to the 3rd and final parking lot with restrooms.

Condor Country Nature Festival - Shiell's Park, Fillmore
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00
Come find us at the Condor Country Nature Festival on Saturday, June 13 at Shiell’s Park in Fillmore! The festival is free, family-friendly, and runs from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Stop by the Conejo Valley Audubon Society table for hands-on activities and to learn about birds in our region. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or just getting started, we’d love to connect with you and share what CVAS is all about.

The festival features dozens of local conservation organizations, children’s activities, food trucks, and of course, the chance to celebrate one of nature’s most remarkable comeback stories, the California Condor.

Learn more: https://www.friendsofcondors.org/festival

Location: Shiell’s Park – 649 C St, Fillmore, CA 93015

Birds and Baseball: Elysian Park & Dodger Stadium
2026-06-21 08:30 - 16:00
Let’s be honest: this one’s mostly an excuse to catch a Dodger game. But since Elysian Park wraps right around Dodger Stadium, we figured we might as well do some birding first!

Join Sammy Cowell for a Big Sit at Elysian Park before the first pitch, 8:30 am – 10:30 am. The park is one of the oldest in LA and a surprisingly good urban birding spot, a nice way to warm up before settling into your seat for the 1 PM game against the Baltimore Orioles. (Yes, we’re aware of the irony of birders rooting against the Orioles. We’ll work through it.)

Tickets: Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket to the game, but if we get a group of 15 or more, we can unlock group discount pricing, so spread the word! If there’s enough interest, we will coordinate the group ticket purchase. Express your interest when you RSVP so we can gauge numbers.

Please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/961640/

Location: Elysian Park – Academy Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012
