Celebrating Wonder & Wildlife in Marin County & Beyond
Save the Date: April 24th - 26th, 2026
EAC Early Bird Member Registration Coming February 2026.
Thanks for attending the 2025 Festival!
A huge thanks to the sponsors, guides, and volunteers for
helping us raise $100k for our mission to protect coastal Marin!
We made many friends, had some hoots, and
saw roughly 170+ species of birds and a plethora of wildlife
over the three-day weekend across Marin and Sonoma Counties!
Celebrate the Pacific Flyway at the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival
Join us each April for a three-day extravaganza celebrating the awe-inspiring spring bird and wildlife migrations along the breathtaking Pacific Flyway!
Whether you're an avid birder, a casual nature lover, or a curious first-time visitor, the festival invites you to connect with nature, community, and conservation in one of the most ecologically vibrant landscapes on the continent. There’s something for everyone in your brood—guided field trips, family-friendly activities, and experiences tailored for all ages and skill levels. Our festival is designed to foster deeper understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of coastal Marin and beyond, all while raising vital funds to protect the coast.
A Spectacular Setting for Wildlife Lovers
At the heart of the festival is Point Reyes National Seashore, one of only ten federally protected seashores in the U.S. and a gem of the National Park Service. But the festival reaches beyond—into public, private, and parklands throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties, and sometimes even further afield. Thanks to mild spring weather, diverse habitats, and the tireless work of conservation partners, we are privileged to experience this natural wonder for generations to come. Point Reyes in April offers an unparalleled birding and wildlife-viewing experience where 54% of all North American bird species have been sighted, and many endemic and rare plant and wildlife species can be seen.
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, and live music at our signature evening events, including the Friday Fauna Forum and Saturday Keynote Benefit with mini For the Wild: Conservation Auction packages, fun games, and inspiring keynote addresses.
Wings & Wild Things: A Free Family Day: Grab your budding explorers for a free, fun-filled day of nature discovery in downtown Point Reyes. 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 nearly 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
