Looking ahead to 2027?
The 13th annual Willamette Valley Bird Symposium is set for Saturday, 6 February 2027! We look forward to an exciting slate of new speakers, camaraderie and a celebration of birds!
We will again be meeting at the CH2M Hill Alumni Ballroom on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Our keynote speaker is author of the recently published The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada, Matt Young. What a fascinating group of birds, from tiny Lesser Goldfinches to Rosy-Finches to who-knows-how-many different types of Red Crossbills. Come hear Matt tell stories about their biology and the many ways people love to watch and interact with Finches.
To keep registration costs low we rely on sponsors. If you or your organization would like to support the event, please let us know!
Expect registration to open in late November, 2026.
We look forward to seeing our friends again on Saturday, 6 February 2027!
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!
