Yakima Convention & Event Center
Yakima, WA

https://wos.org/annual-conference/current-year/
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) and Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) are
teaming up for the 2025 Annual Conference.

Nestled between the majestic Cascade Mountains and the serene Columbia River, Yakima Valley offers an unparalleled diversity of habitats perfect for birding enthusiasts. From alpine tundra and evergreen
forests to desert canyons, grasslands, and riparian woodlands, this region is a haven for avian species and their admirers. Whether you are drawn to the open pine forest or marsh wetlands, Yakima and
its neighboring counties provide ideal conditions for seeing a wide range of birdlife in action.

The 2025 program will combine the best of both organizations including:

* Stump the Experts: Bird Quiz Night with Dennis Paulson and Shep Thorp
* Sound Identification Team Challenge with Nathan Pieplow
* Educational workshops and presentations of original scientific research
* Full-day and half-day birding field trips will cover a diverse range of habitats from the wetlands and shrub-steppe of lower elevations to the open forests on the eastern slopes of the Cascades
* Over 190 species of breeding birds and migrants are possible through various trips
* Woodpeckers are a particular highlight, with 11 of 12 of breeding woodpeckers possible in Washington on field trips
* Yakima and Kittitas Counties have a high diversity of owls; up to nine owl species could be possible on various field trips

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND YOU CAN SECURE YOUR HOTEL ROOMS TODAY! VISIT THE WOS CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION PAGE FOR HOTEL RATES AND RESERVATION INFORMATION.

https://wos.org/annual-conference/current-year/