WVBS 2026 IS NEARLY HERE!

The 12th annual Willamette Valley Bird Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The Long Version of our program is now available as a downloadable PDF at this link: 2026 Program.

We will provide a shorter, finalized hard copy at the registration desk when you check in on Saturday, 31 January.

Registration is now closed. We are at maximum capacity. Thank you and see you soon!

We have an exciting line-up of fun and stimulating talks about birds! Plus, we will again hold the always-popular drawing (raffle), enjoy some variety in the afternoon to bring levity and participation to the event and, as usual, hear some great talks on a wide variety of interesting topics.

Come join your friends and celebrate birds for a day!

What is WVBS?

An annual, day-long symposium bringing people together to celebrate birds. Learn more.

Testimonials

“This is my go-to activity in winter when the birding is getting slow and meeting my friends in Corvallis really picks me up!”

“Great format & more enjoyable than ever – talks were excellent & good humor too.”

“This year’s keynote was the best talk I have heard in the last 30 years.”

“Love the true mix of young professional, graduate, [and] new speakers. Like the fact that it’s a bird, not birding, symposium – [makes a] big difference and casts a wider net.”

“Great event! The speakers were awesome & lots of topics were covered. Definitely appreciated the keen birders giving their points of view.”

“This is the 3rd symposium I’ve attended. All have been excellent!”

Get Involved!

Stay tuned for our updates on sponsorship options!! We run the meeting on a “break even” basis to keep costs as low as possible. Your sponsorships are critical to help make the event a success and accessible.
Find out more about how to get involved. We hope to see you soon!