Friday, May 8, 2026
2:30 PM 3:30 PM 14:30 15:30
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center (map)
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I’m speaking as a “Spotlight Presenter” at the 2026 Biggest Week in American Birding event in Oregon, Ohio on Friday, May 8, 2026.

I’ll be sharing observations as a journalist in birding media how the birding scene has changed for female-identified birders over the 12 years I’ve covered the vertical of world birding culture. It’s a dynamic presentation (changing all the time!) as the scene has changed over time. I speak for myself and share the stories of others who’ve prompted distinct conversations now had in birding circles that can only have come from female-identified voices.

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Jun

12:30 PM12:30

2026 Puget Sound Bird Fest: How Sweet it is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support wild bird conservation

Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:30 PM 1:30 PM 12:30 13:30
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Western Washington friends! Join me at the Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds for the illuminating and appetite-inducing presentation, “How Sweet It Is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support bird conservation,” on Saturday, June 6 2026 (time TBD).

I don’t just share information about these treats, I actually SHARE THEM: the presentation includes samples of these virtuous comestibles! See you there!

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May

to May 18

Cape May, New Jersey: Cape May Spring 2025 Birding Festival

Fri, May 16, 2025 6:00 AM 06:00 Sun, May 18, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
Cape May Birding Festival (Grand Hotel of Cape May) (map)
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I’m headed to Cape May Spring Birding Festival in Cape May, New Jersey May 16 to 18, to present not one but TWO presentations!

“How Sweet It Is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support bird conservation,” on Friday at 3:30PM, May 16, 2025, WITH FREE SAMPLES of these virtuous comestibles!

For the second presentation, I’m joined by my sisters in birding Orietta Estrada, Georgia Silvera Seamans, and Indigo Goodson-Fields for a round table on the topic “Bird Like a Mother: How caregivers navigate a birding practice in today’s birding culture,” Saturday at 12PM, May 17, 2025.

Both presentations take place at the Crystal Room at the Cape May Grand Hotel, and are free to attend outside of the festival registration (a donation is appreciated). Street parking available. We four will be there all three days and would love to see you!

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Feb

7:00 PM19:00

Bellingham, WA: How You Can be Bird Wise in Washington's Skagit Valley (Live)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
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Join me as I share the origin story of the Be Bird Wise initiative in Washington’s agricultural Skagit Valley. Be Bird Wise is an educational media campaign speaking to recreational visitors to the region, drawn by the presence and abundance of migratory birds.

This event in Bellingham is LIVE and in person.

See you at the Whatcom Museum (Old City Hall building) for a lively talk as part of the North Cascades Audubon monthly speaker series!