Raptor Research Foundation

Schedule

2026 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE *

* Please note that this is a tentative schedule, subject to change, so check for updates in the coming months. Registration is required for all field trips.

Monday October 26

RRF Board of Directors Meeting (full day)

Workshops offered in the afternoon

Field Trip: Hawk Ridge Owl banding (see below for field trip details)

Tuesday October 27

Field Trips (see below for details):

Sax-Zim Bog, Hawk Ridge Hawk Watch and Education, Local Birding Hotspots, Hawk Ridge Owl Banding (evening)

Workshops offered throughout the day

Welcome & Icebreaker in the evening 

Wednesday October 28

Official opening of the Scientific Program

Morning announcements and RRF’s 60th Anniversary video

ECRR/DEI luncheon and social event (registration required)

Scientific program morning & afternoon sessions

Evening poster session & reception 

Thursday October 29

Award announcements

Morning plenary 1

Scientific program morning sessions

Scientific program afternoon sessions

Women in Raptor Research Gathering

Offsite Event at Blacklist Brewing Co.

Friday October 30

Award announcements 

Morning plenary 2

Scientific program morning sessions

Scientific program afternoon sessions

Members meeting (all members and non-members welcome to attend)

Awards dinner (registration required)

Saturday October 31

Local field trips: Sax-Zim Bog, Hawk Ridge Hawk Watch and Education, Local Birding Hotspots, Hawk Ridge Owl Banding (evening)