Apr
30
6:30 PM18:30

Birds Connect Seattle: How Sweet it is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support wild bird conservation

Seattle-area friends! Join me at the Birds Connect Seattle HQ in Downtown Seattle for the illuminating and appetite-inducing presentation, “How Sweet It Is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support bird conservation,” on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm (Preregistration required).

Did you know how you grocery shop can impact the conservation status of the migratory birds you love? Learn about the eco certifications from The Smithsonian Institute and Audubon Vermont which support wild birds habitats in the coffee, cocoa and maple syrup markets! I don’t just share information about these treats, I actually SHARE THEM: the presentation includes samples of these virtuous comestibles!

Come tasting session time, Jill from Cloud City Coffee will join me with samples of her bird-friendly coffee that she roasts with a blend of two Smithsonian certified beans. Chocolate, maple syrup, AND coffee!

Preregistration required: Please do so at Birds Connect Seattle. See you there!

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May
8
2:30 PM14:30

2026 Biggest Week in American Birding: Spotlight Presentation "Birding for Her"

  • Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m speaking as a “Spotlight Presenter” at the 2026 Biggest Week in American Birding event in Oregon, Ohio on Friday, May 8, 2026 (Preregistration required closer to the date).

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
6
11:30 AM11:30

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

  • Frances Anderson Center, Plaza Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Western Washington friends! Join me at the 2026 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 11:30am-12:30pm (FREE).

Did you know how you grocery shop can impact the conservation status of the migratory birds you love? Learn about the eco certifications from The Smithsonian Institute and Audubon Vermont which support wild birds habitats in the coffee, cocoa and maple syrup markets! 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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Mar
19
6:00 PM18:00

La Conner Swinomish Library: How Sweet it is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support wild bird conservation

Western Washington friends! Join me at the La Conner Swinomish Library for the illuminating and appetite-inducing presentation, “How Sweet It Is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support bird conservation,” on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6-7 pm (FREE).

Did you know how you grocery shop can impact the conservation status of the migratory birds you love? Learn about the eco certifications from The Smithsonian Institute and Audubon Vermont which support wild birds habitats in the coffee, cocoa and maple syrup markets! 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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Jan
24
12:00 PM12:00

La Conner Birding Festival: How Sweet it is: Your love for coffee, chocolate and maple syrup can support wild bird conservation

Western Washington friends! Join me at the La Conner Birding Festival in La Conner 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, January 24, 2026, 12-1pm.

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
16
to May 18

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

  • Cape May Birding Festival (Grand Hotel of Cape May) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
25
7:00 PM19:00

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

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!

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Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00

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

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 Everett is LIVE and ZOOM, and it will be RECORDED, triple whammie!

Join me in person at the Snohomish PUD Building in Everett or register here to attend remotely.

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Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

How You Can be Bird Wise in Washington's Skagit Valley (Zoom)

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.

My lecture is part of a series to different user groups and communities across Western Washington. It is a live Zoom event that will not be recorded.

I hope you can make it!

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Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

How You Can be Bird Wise in Washington's Skagit Valley

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.

My lecture is part of a series to different user groups and communities across Western Washington. It is a live event that will not be recorded.

I hope you can make it!

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Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00

How You Can be Bird Wise in Washington's Skagit Valley

  • Padilla Bay Interpretive Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

My lecture is the kick off to the 2024/2025 monthly speaker season for Skagit Audubon Society. It is a live event that will not be recorded.

I hope you can make it!

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