Meetings & Events

Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at

6:30 p.m.


All meetings are open to the community via a HYBRID meeting: either in-person at the Chico Creek Nature Center (1968 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928) or via Zoom.

See descriptions below.


Send program suggestions to:

Ken Sobon

(530)520-9050

Field Trips

Liability Waiver

AltaCal Bird Alliance requires that the Liability Waiver be completed and signed before participating in any field trip. Each participant only needs to complete one per year for AltaCal (although this does NOT cover the liability waiver for the Snow Goose Festival). The Field Trip Coordinator will keep the Master File of all completed forms and send the information to the Field Trip Leaders before their trips.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY


Pre-registration required

  •  Signing an AltaCal Bird Alliance Liability Waiver is a requirement to attend all field trips. AltaCal's scheduled field trips are a great way to experience a variety of birding areas, with an experienced trip leader. Occasionally “Pop-up” Birding Field Trips, that aren’t listed here, will be posted on the AltaCal Facebook Page.

AltaCal Bird Alliance’s Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway 

See you next year at the

26th Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway, January, 2026

    Monthly Program Presentations

    Monthly Programs and Presentations for the general community are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. In December the meeting is held on the 2nd Monday.

    In June, July, and August there are no meetings.


    Next Presentation

    October 19, 6:30-7:30pm

    Chico Creek Nature Center


    From the Galapagos Islands to Macchu Picchu - Ecuador & Peru

    Presenter: Ken Sobon


    Join Ken Sobon as he shares stories from his recent journey to the Galápagos Islands, Ecuadorian cloud forest, coastal islands of Peru, and the iconic Machu Picchu. This presentation promises to both entertain and inspire, with a mix of birds, animals, and fascinating ancient history.

    See the elusive Genovesa Island finches that elude many travelers, the majestic giant tortoises, and the four distinct species of boobies. He also delves into the history of the ancient Inca Empire, highlighting the awe-inspiring Saqsaywaman, a citadel with one rock weighing an estimated 200 tons, and then finally the lost city of Machu Picchu.



    All presentations are held at
    Chico Creek Nature Center

    1968 E 8th St, Chico

    and on Zoom


    Meeting link: 

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505502877?pwd=4M2tjqcHOvcA5Aa8nL2zTagkC3Xl14.1

    Meeting ID: 845 0550 2877
    Passcode: 127763 

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    Board Meetings

    Board of Directors Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact AltaCal President Ken Sobon for time and location.

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    October 2026

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    7:15am Fall Birding at Bucks Lake

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    Humboldt County Camp and Bird

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    10am Slacker Saturday at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

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    6:30pm October Program Presentation: From The Galápagos Islands to Machu Picchu- Ecuador and Peru

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    8am CANCELED Loafer Creek Loop

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    8:30am Chico Oxidation Ponds

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