Monthly Programs
Upcoming meeting
[NOTE NEW DATE!]
A Look at Condor Recovery in Central California
with Mike Stake, Senior Wildlife Biologist with Ventana Wildlife Society
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
at Hopkins Marine Station
Ventana Wildlife Society biologist Mike Stake describes how technology is shaping non-lead outreach to help save condors in central California. But while struggling with roadblocks here at home, Mike takes us on a detour halfway around the world, where he draws hope from vulture recovery in a European country still shaping its future in the post-communist era.
Mike is a San Francisco Bay Area native, returning home to the west coast in 2009 to work with Ventana Wildlife Society. Mike left California in 1988 to attend the University of Nebraska, opting for a stunning change of scenery, Husker football tickets, and a few eastern birds for the life list. After graduation, he spent several years with The Nature Conservancy at Fort Hood, Texas monitoring endangered Black-capped Vireos and Golden-cheeked Warblers. He later assisted with research projects in the Bahamas, Australia, Peru and Ecuador, and also taught English classes in Russia. After completing his Master’s Degree at the University of Missouri in 2003, Mike spent five years coordinating avian research projects with Hawks Aloft, a non-profit organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His work there included Gray Vireo monitoring, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher surveys, and working with power companies and agencies to help resolve avian issues associated with power lines.
Monthly lectures are held at the Izzie Abbott Lecture Hall at Hopkins Marine Station. This lecture is hosted by Monterey Audubon Society and does not require an RSVP. The doors will open at 5:30 for snacks, beverages, and socializing. The lecture will begin at 6:00.
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If you're unable to join us in person, tune in to our YouTube Channel and look for us to "go live": https://www.youtube.com/@montereyaudubonsociety4078
Future Presentations
November - Island Bird Conservation with Brad Keitt - American Bird Conservancy
Indoor Events with Monterey Audubon Society - ​For the health and safety of our community,​ we ask that everyone in attendance be up to date on all of their Flu/Covid/RSV vaccinations as appropriate. We invite you to wear a mask if that makes you more comfortable and request you to consider staying home if you have any symptoms of illness.​
Past Presentations
To watch previously recorded presentations, head to the MAS YouTube channel. We are making every effort to Live Stream each month's presentation on YouTube which automatically uploads within a few days after the presentation.