The California Central Coast Chapter, in collaboration with the Southern California Chapter, will be hosting a workshop featuring riparian birds. Species experts will speak about survey methodology in riparian systems and the life history and identification of special-status riparian birds found in the Central and Southern California regions. This workshop will focus on birding by ear and museum specimens. Emphasis will be placed on the natural history, identification (visual and audio), and status of least Bell's vireo, yellow warbler, willow flycatchers, and yellow-breasted chat.

Workshop Fee includes meals and camping (bring your own tent and sleeping gear*) on a beautiful property in Northern Ventura County. Three private bedrooms are available in a restored historic home, on-site, for an additional fee ($200/night). Binoculars required.^*

Ticket sales for CCCC and SoCal TWS Chapter Members will open on March 28, 2025. 

$700 for CCCC TWS and SoCal TWS Members (includes camping & meals; rooms available with an add-on fee)

$800 for Non-Members (includes camping & meals; rooms available with an add-on fee)

Scholarships** for Students, Early Career Professionals and/or Underrepresented Biologists with financial need may be available, inquire here: https://forms.gle/XgDkeBZ3zpmxyBQt8

Due to the limited nature of this workshop, a maximum of 3 participants from a given organization will be permitted. Participants who do not follow these workshop requirements will be dropped from the class. 

*Binoculars, tents and sleeping gear may be available for loan if you don't own any. 

**Must be able to provide proof of student, early career professional (less than 3 years), fixed income status, and/or demonstrate financial need.

This is a rigorous workshop. You may experience inclement weather, difficult terrain, long days/nights, limited facilities, and physical demands. Participants must agree to adhere to the Western Section of The Wildlife Society (WS TWS) Code of Ethics and Behavior found here during the entire Workshop/Event and, if any, online activities.

To ensure the success of the workshop and to foster a collaborative learning environment, full attendance and on-site presence are mandatory for all participants. This includes being present for the entire duration of the workshop and remaining on site for all scheduled sessions and activities. Please plan accordingly to avoid any conflicts or interruptions during the workshop period.

All registrations for this workshop are non-refundable; however, they are transferable to another individual at no additional cost, provided that the request is made in writing at least 48 hours before the workshop begins. Please note that changes to dietary preferences or accommodation type may not be accommodated for last-minute transferred registrations. The workshop will be held rain or shine. In the unlikely event that the organizer must cancel or reschedule the workshop, a full refund, minus any Zeffy platform donations, will be issued to the original payment method.