Engage with Point Blue by participating in on one of our programs or by attending special membership events. Explore below to find out more about our current offerings.
Upcoming Events
20 Nov
In the Shadow of the Bridge Book Talk with Grant Ballard, Ph.D.
2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
04 Dec
In the Shadow of the Bridge Book Talk with Melissa Pitkin
140 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10 Dec
In the Shadow of the Bridge Book Talk with Ryan DiGaudio
375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
12 Dec
In the Shadow of the Bridge Book Talk with Diana Humple
2240 4th Street, Suite A San Rafael, CA 94901
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
05 Feb
“Climate Change Impacts” with Joellen Russell
Kanbar Theater, The Exploratorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
23 Apr
“Climate Change Solutions: Renewable Energy” with David Hochschild
Gallery 308, Fort Mason
7:00 - 9:00 PM
47th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon
September 15 – October 15, 2025
Thank you for being part of our flock and congratulations to all of our 47th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon counters, participants, and donors!
Together we raised $98,000 (and counting)!
We’ll announce final fundraising results, share the full bird list, and hand out prizes at a special Bird-A-Thon celebration in January 2026. Stay tuned for details!
2025 Bird-A-Thon Highlights
From first-time birders to longtime participants — many with fond memories of birding with Rich Stallcup, the namesake of this event — this year’s Bird-A-Thon brought together people of all ages and experiences. Highlights include:
A new team, the Quailblazers, started as a small group of bird enthusiasts in the heart of New Mexico but grew to include birders from all over.
One team member happened to be on vacation in Australia during their Bird-A-Thon day, so we have some exciting additions to this year’s bird species list, including the Superb Lyrebird and the Pink Robin.
The Young Friends of Point Blue hosted their second annual Bird-A-Thon team, this time on water as the Oarnithologists. The group combined a stroll along the Petaluma River Walk with kayaking on the slough, spotting birds along the way.
The Birdherders, representing Point Blue’s Working Lands program, identified 85 species during their day of birding in beautiful Pescadero, CA. They also completed the first of this year’s Marcia Grand Team Challenges by seeing Western Gulls, Pelagic Cormorant, California Sea Lion, Common Murre, and Black Oystercatcher — earning them a $250 donation bonus added to their fundraising total!
The Sonoma County Gray Jays celebrated their 30th Bird-A-Thon this year, identifying 141 species. Highlights included a Bank Swallow and a Hooded Merganser — both new additions to the team’s cumulative list. Many thanks to the Gray Jays for their longtime support and participation! See their 2025 Bird-A-Thon checklist here and an incredible summary of all of their Bird-A-Thons here.
Thank You
Whether you counted birds, supported a team, cheered from afar, or helped spread the word, your participation makes a real difference for birds and the habitats they rely on. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make the 47th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon a success!
Bird-A-Thon Questions
Please visit our FAQs to learn more or email birdathon@pointblue.org.
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