Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Chautauqua registration begins tomorrow

April 15 is upon us, which means it’s time for … Chautauqua registration! This year, even tax day was postponed to avoid conflicting with registration day for the Fifteenth Annual Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua, coming June 17–19, 2016.

The Northern Flicker is one of the hundreds of birds you might see at this year's Chautauqua. Photo by Santiago Escruceria.
The Northern Flicker is one of the hundreds of birds you might see at this year’s Chautauqua. Photo by Santiago Escruceria.

Registration opens Friday, April 15th at 6:30am. At that time, a link will appear here on the registration page. This year we are offering many new programs and field trips as well as our most popular events from previous Chautauquas. You can see all of the exciting events we have lined up on the Chautauqua program online. Be sure to choose your first, second, and third choices ahead of time, since some programs do fill quickly. As you gear up for registration, please read our tips for a smooth registration process. This is a complicated event so remember to breathe, be patient, and even if you don’t get your first choice programs, know that you will still have a wonderful time.

We hope you’ll be here to celebrate and support the rich diversity of bird life, the legacy of avian research, and the ongoing conservation efforts in the Eastern Sierra—all while having a darn good time. See you in June!