50th Annual Western Field Ornithologists Conference
Experience WFO’s 50th Annual Conference in Ashland, Oregon
September 17–20, 2026
Each year, Western Field Ornithologists hosts a multi-day conference featuring scientific presentations, field trips, workshops, panels, a keynote address, the annual membership meeting, and community events. Conference locations rotate across our region to balance geographic breadth with accessibility for our members.
Celebrate WFO’s 50th Annual Conference with four days of exceptional birding, science, and community in the beautiful Rogue Valley. Join us in Ashland as we honor five decades of field ornithology and look ahead to the next fifty years.
Conference Logistics
Conference Registration Opens:
May 18 - Patron and Life Members
May 20 - All WFO Members, including KBO and OBA
Conference Partners
What to Expect in 2026
Plan Your Stay
Conference Dates: September 17–20, 2026
(Arrive as early as September 16; depart September 20)
Our host hotel for the 50th Annual Conference is the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites. Rooms are available now at the WFO group rate and are expected to fill quickly for this special anniversary event.
To reserve your room, please contact the hotel directly and let them know you are attending the Western Field Ornithologists Conference.
Additional lodging options and travel tips will be posted as the conference approaches.