Events – Association of Field Ornithologists

AFO events | A recap of our latest conference AFO 2025 in Ogden, Utah

Posted on August 27, 2025September 1, 2025 by AGUSTINA TORRETTA AFO LEADERSHIP

AFO held its annual meeting in Ogden, Utah between July 29 and August 1, 2025. It was the first time in 15 years that the AFO returned to the western US after holding meetings in the eastern US and in South America. Rebecka Brasso, Associate Professor at Weber State University and AFO’s current Vice President, was the local host. We planned a diverse and exciting scientific program, paired with interesting special events (including an opening reception at Ogden’s historic Union Station!). Read More

AFO meetings | Join our 2025 AFO annual meeting in Ogden, Utah!

Posted on November 26, 2024November 27, 2024 by AFO LEADERSHIP

SAVE THE DATE! Our next annual event will be held in Ogden, Utah, between July 29 and August 1, 2025. Nested in the Wasatch mountains, just east of the Great Salt Lake, the location couldn’t be better for gathering to share new research and, of course, birding. Just 40 minutes north of the Salt Lake City […] Read More

AFO meetings | AFO-SCO-WOS 2024 joint meeting recap

Posted on September 5, 2024November 19, 2024 by Agustina Torretta

Welcome! Between July 29 and August 1, 2024, AFO held its annual meeting jointly with its sister societies, the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists in Peoria, Illinois. Nothing like three full days of fabulous research, learning, and camaraderie to unite and strengthen our ornithological community! Plenaries and talks Each date began with […] Read More

AFO meetings | Annual members meeting (virtual) on May 14, 2024

Posted on May 2, 2024November 19, 2024 by Matthew Shumar

Please join us for the annual AFO Members Meeting next month on Tuesday, May 14th from 2-3:30pm Eastern Time. We have an informative agenda that will update members on recent AFO accomplishments. Following the meeting we will be treated to a fun presentation by AFO Communications and Marketing Specialist, Agustina Torretta. She will present: “Saffron-cowled Blackbird Project: A translator’s gateway to the conservation world.” Read More

AFO meetings | Annual members meeting (virtual) on May 22, 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023November 19, 2024 by Matthew Shumar

Please join us for AFO’s 2023 Business Meeting on Monday, May 22nd at 3pm Eastern Time on Zoom. We will provide an update on our Communications and Marketing Specialist position along with voting on nominations to Council positions (See Agenda below). Check out our website for names and biographies of our nominees. Directly following the […] Read More

AFO news | Upcoming event on ornithology careers outside academia

Posted on October 13, 2021November 19, 2024 by Jessica Hightower

On October 22 at 4 pm EDT, the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists will be hosting the first of a series of quarterly virtual events for grad students and early professionals members of either society. The inaugural event, a panel discussion on “Careers in Ornithology and Avian Conservation Outside the Academy” moderated by WOS 2nd Vice President Auriel Fournier... Read More

AFO meetings | 2018 meeting recap

Posted on August 26, 2019November 19, 2024 by Jennifer Smith

Between the 7th and 9th June, 2018 AFO held its annual meeting jointly with the Wilson Ornithological Society at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The meeting offered nearly 100 oral and poster presentations. Read More