Celebrating Wonder & Wildlife in Marin County & Beyond
Save the Date: April 24th - 26th, 2026
The full schedule of events will be available in February.
Click here for early bird EAC member registration coming in late February 2026 for EAC members.
Celebrating Nature, Supporting Conservation
The Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, now in its 17th year, is more than an annual gathering of bird lovers; it is a community-powered celebration of biodiversity, stewardship, and the wonder of the natural world. Each spring, this three‑day festival brings together avid birders, families, educators, scientists, artists, and conservation advocates to experience the spectacular migrations along the Pacific Flyway from the breathtaking landscapes of Point Reyes National Seashore and surrounding Marin and Sonoma Counties.
A Spectacular Setting for Wildlife Lovers
Point Reyes National Seashore acts as our main point of focus. It is an ecological treasure—one of only ten federally protected seashores in the United States, where more than 54% of all North American bird species have been sighted, and an extraordinary variety of wildlife can be encountered. The Festival offers over 50 guided field experiences, including two signature keynote events, birding walks and kayak trips, to art sessions and nature writing workshops, led by passionate naturalists, scientists, and Indigenous community leaders.
Importantly, the Festival offers a free and inclusive Sunday Family Fun Day that invites children of all ages and families to explore nature through hands‑on discovery, live bird ambassadors, art, and outdoor learning.
It’s Not Just About Birds…
While birding takes center stage, Point Reyes is a haven for biodiversity of all kinds. Join us to experience whale watching, tule elk sightings, rare wildflowers in bloom, discovering mini and megafauna like deer, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions, and river otters, a plethora of insects, amphibians, reptiles, and intertidal invertebrates.
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With 50+ guided field events, this festival offers something for every nature lover, whether you're into birding, hiking, kayaking, art, or nature writing. While the heart of the festival is bird-focused, you'll also explore a wide range of flora and fauna topics, all led by knowledgeable and passionate birders, naturalists, scientists, and Indigenous community leaders. Come for the birds—leave with a deeper connection to the whole wild world.
Opportunities to Gather with Community: Celebrate connection, conservation, and the joy of coming together over food, drinks, lawn games, and live music at our signature Friday and Saturday keynote events, including the Friday Fauna Forum and Saturday Keynote Benefit.
Wings & Wild Things: A Free Family Day: Grab your budding explorers for our free, Sunday fun-filled day of nature discovery in downtown Point Reyes Station. Meet live bird ambassadors, explore hands-on activities with local partners, and learn about birds, wildlife, plants, and more through nature-based learning, art, and play. Enjoy live music, community connection, and a celebration of the wonder all around us.
And here's the cherry on top: your participation supports the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC), a nonprofit with a 55-year legacy of protecting the unique lands, waters, and biodiversity of coastal Marin. This isn't just a weekend getaway; it's a commitment to advocacy, education, and engagement programs year-round.
Since 1971, we have been making waves (pun intended) with successes like protecting the Tomales Dunes at Dillon Beach, preserving wilderness at Drakes Estero, safeguarding eelgrass habitat in Tomales Bay, securing bans on offshore oil and gas development in Marin County, and so much more.
Images: Robin Blaney, Sarah Killingsworth, Carlos Porrata, and Festival Attendees
“There are few places on the planet that have such an incredible diversity of flora and fauna as Point Reyes and nearby habitats. What’s even more dramatic is that all this is within a two-hour drive of over six million people. All this could have been lost if environmental battles hadn’t been waged, and won, in the 60’s, 70’s and more recently.”
Coast Miwok Land Statement
The Coast Miwok: The Original Stewards of the Land
"Since time immemorial, as long as the sun has filled our days with the gift of light, and as long as the moon has guided our path at night,
Coast Miwok people have occupied, tended, stewarded, held sacred ceremonies, defended, and governed the unceded lands of present-day Marin County, California. The Coast Miwok are the first human inhabitants of the County, and their oral history stretches back at least 10,000 years."
- Coast Miwok Tribal Council
Learn More
www.coastmiwokofmarin.org
www.gratonrancheria.com
www.alliance4felixcove.org
