Monthly Programs
Upcoming meeting:
Restoring the Carmel River: The Rancho Cañada Floodplain Restoration Project
with Jake Smith, Planning & Conservation Program Manager,
Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
at Hopkins Marine Station - Izzy Abbot Lecture Hall
Join Jake Smith, Planning & Conservation Program Manager for the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, for an overview of the Rancho Cañada Floodplain Restoration Project at Palo Corona Regional Park. This ambitious effort is transforming a former golf course into restored floodplain and upland habitat along the Carmel River, reconnecting the river to its historic floodplain and creating critical habitat for threatened steelhead trout and other wildlife. Learn about the project's vision, construction progress, ecological benefits, and how this large-scale restoration will enhance climate resilience and create new opportunities for nature-based recreation and education in the Carmel Valley.
Starting in April 2026, lectures will be at the Izzy Abbott Lecture Hall at Hopkins Marine Station. We have made the decision to switch venues to utilize the larger space with enhanced audio and visual features. Unlike past events at Hopkins, this lecture is exclusively hosted by Monterey Audubon Society and does not require an RSVP. The doors will open at 5:45, and the lecture will begin at 6:00. We plan to conclude the evening with a social hour featuring snacks and beverages.
Future Presentations
August 2026 - Dr. John McCormack, Moore Laboratory of Zoology
September 2026 - BLOYs and Sea Level Rise CSUMB Graduate Intern Lauren Clor
October 2026 - 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.