Community Events
Monterey Audubon Society Fundraiser
Time: Saturday, August 29, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: The Ship's Store, 7501 Sandholdt Rd, Moss Landing, CA
Join us for complimentary wine poured by Morgan Winery, beer from Alvarado Street Brewing, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a first look at Morgan Lewis's original collection. Every artwork purchase directly supports Monterey Audubon’s local conservation work.
Can't make the opening? You can still participate!
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Online Silent Auction: Bidding is officially LIVE! Bid on whale watching trips, private birding tours, native plant packages, and local gift cards.
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Art Exhibition: On display and available for purchase daily (10 am–4 pm) at The Ship's Store through October 11th.
Hopkins Marine Station Open House
Time: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove
Explore ocean science through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and talks from Stanford researchers! At this graduate student-led event, they will be featuring science talks, and each of the labs will also showcase their different research topics including: Coral Reefs, Sharks, Whales, Kelp forests, Squid, Starfish, Sea Urchins, and more! Free. Family Friendly. Open to Everyone! MAS will be in attendance sharing the joy of birds, highlighting our conservation work with sea and shorebirds.
Coastal Cleanup Day
Time: Saturday, September 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Carmel River State Beach, Carmel and Lovers Point Park, Pacific Grove
Monterey Audubon will be spearheading trash pickup at Carmel River State Beach and our affiliate club the Monterey Jay-Walkers will be site captains at Lovers Point on Saturday, September 19 for the 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Join us to help steward this coastline that we all love, that the birds needs, and that brings so many people to our region. No matter where you are located, you can help clean up a local park, creek, lakeside or beach with neighbors and friends. Find more information and locations on the Coastal Commission website HERE.
Ensen Community Park Restoration Area Grand Opening
Time: Sunday, September 20, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Ensen Community Park, 99 La Posada Dr, Salinas
Monterey Audubon will be spearheading trash pickup at Carmel River State Beach and our affiliate club the Monterey Jay-Walkers will be site captains at Lovers Point on Saturday, September 19 for the 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Join us to help steward this coastline that we all love, that the birds needs, and that brings so many people to our region. No matter where you are located, you can help clean up a local park, creek, lakeside or beach with neighbors and friends. Find more information and locations on the Coastal Commission website HERE.
Moss Landing - October 2, 2024 - Susi Diallo
September 2026​ In-person Events ​
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Slow Birding at Soquel Creek, Santa Cruz
Thursday, September 1, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Discovering Connections at Ishxenta State Park: A Focus on Birding
Friday, September 4, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CA State Parks ($)
Early Bird Birding trip at Elkhorn Slough
Saturday, September 5, 8:30 AM
A Time To Plant with Pat Regan
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 PM
CA Native Plant Society - Monterey Bay Chapter
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Nature Fiesta at Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Corralitos Creek Walkway, Watsonville
Sunday, September 20, time TBD
Central Coast Birding Collective
North Salinas River Restoration Day
Sunday, September 20, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
September 2026​ Virtual Events​
Birds of Uruguay with Viviana Wolinsky & Steve Hunter
Tuesday, September 1, 7:30 PM
eBird/MBRC Review Process with Scott Terry
Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 PM
Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win
Thursday, September 10, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Wonders of Oak Galls at Effie Yeaw
Thursday, September 17, 7:00 PM
Yosemite Wildlife - Stories in Front of, and Behind, the Lens
Monday, Sept 21, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Birding Ohio During the Biggest Week
Monday, Sept 21, 6:30 PM
Condor Chat!
Thursday, September 24, 4:00 PM
You can check out the other event offerings under the Events menu.
Would you like a personal presentation or field trip for your community group? MAS can host talks on topics ranging from Beginning Birdwatching, Native Plants for Birds, and How to Help Birds in Your Neighborhood. We can supply binoculars for field trips as well. Contact us for scheduling: info@MontereyAudubon.org.
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​Our friends at the Ventana Wildlife Society hosts monthly Zoom presentations on the final Thursday of each month. Join the staff condor biologists and featured guests for a monthly, one-hour Condor Chat, where they bring you the latest news on condor nesting, releases, population recovery, and share behind the scenes stories. More information online here: https://www.ventanaws.org/thecondorchat.html
Other community volunteer opportunities:
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California State Parks
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The California State Parks Monterey District Natural Resource Volunteer Program leads on-going natural resource management projects across the District that include invasive plant control, revegetation, vegetation mapping, wildlife habitat restoration, sign and fence maintenance, and trail maintenance. It takes many hands to restore and protect natural resources in our State Parks and we cannot do it without the service and support from dedicated volunteers.
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The Natural Resource Volunteer Program currently has regularly scheduled volunteer workdays at four different State Parks: Fort Ord Dunes State Park, Garrapata State Park, Carmel River State Beach, and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Check out the website for upcoming opportunities!
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Sustainable Seaside
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Sustainable Seaside works collaboratively with Friends of Seaside Parks Association (FOSPA) to support the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside, California. Volunteers create habitats for native plants, trees, pollinators, and wildlife, and foster a sense of community and civic pride in the safety, health and beauty of our city parks & neighborhoods.
Sustainable Marina
Marina Oak Woodland Restoration Project in with Sustainable Marina!
This project meets every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm, and every Saturday from 9:00-1:00. Meet 150 feet south of the Marina Library playground at 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Look for our garden shed!
Activities include removing non-native weeds, planting and watering native plants, trees and shrubs, collecting seed, spreading mulch, installing wind screens around oak trees, planting food plants and harvesting food, removing pesky caterpillars and aphids and having fun!
Contact Bruce at (831)277-7690 or bdelgado62@gmail.com for more info or just show up! All ages welcome.
