Wisconsin Society for Ornithology UnConvention

Wisconsin Society for Ornithology UnConvention 2026

In partnership with Driftless Area Land Conservancy

Wintergreen - Wintergreen Nature Preserve - Driftless Area Land Conservancy, 5320 Hwy County C, Spring Green, WI 53533, Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Theme – Grassland Birds – their habits and their habitats

$30 includes lunch and Songbird Friendly Coffee

Grassland Birds – Habits & Habitats

Grassland birds like meadowlarks, bobolinks, dickcissels, Henslow’s Sparrows, and upland sandpipers have declined steeply in North America — down 43% — since 1970 according to the U.S. Committee of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative.

Every year we, along with our partners, provide an overview of the amazing activities that are happening in Wisconsin related to the world of bird study, enjoyment, and conservation.

Agenda

8 a.m. – Optional field trip

10 a.m. – Welcome coffee

10:15 a.m. – Opening and ice breaker

10:45 a.m. – Presentations

Noon – Lunch

12:45 p.m. – Presentations

2:15 p.m. – Break

2:30 p.m. – Presentations

4 p.m. – Ending comments

4:15 p.m. – End of UnConvention

4:30 p.m. – Optional Happy Hour