Golden Gate Audubon’s monthly Speaker Series features renowned naturalists, photographers, ornithologists, and other fascinating speakers. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our Speaker Series events are entirely online through the end of 2021.
How to View Our Speaker Series: Our online events are hosted through Zoom and are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis of up to 500 participants. We will post the Zoom link for each speaker on the web page for that event.
Past Speakers: Video recordings are available of some of our past speakers. View past speakers at goldengateaudubon.org/education/past-speakers/.
Thank you to Recology- Our San Francisco Speaker Series Sponsor
October 21, 2021
Bringing Back the Burrowing Owl
Presented by Doug Bell and Shawn Smallwood
Once thriving in the East Bay, the Burrowing Owl has been forced to move inland and the consequences for many have been fatal. Conducting long-term research on these colonies, Shawn Smallwood and Doug Bell have observed the rate of mortality for Burrowing Owls living within the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, as wind turbines within the area continue to contribute to avian bird deaths.
November 18, 2021
Climate and Birds in California
Presented by Mike Lynes
What are the latest findings on climate change and California birds? Mike Lynes from Audubon California will discuss climate threats to our state's birds, and how the organization is working with chapters, allies, and decision-makers to implement climate-smart, nature-based policies.