We’re a community of birders, conservationists, educators, and neighbors based in Claremont, serving the Pomona Valley and beyond. We welcome everyone from first-time observers to lifelong naturalists.
All are welcome at our Meetings! Meetings are free of charge and occur on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm, from September to June.
Alexander Hughes Community Center 1700 Danbury Rd, Claremont, CA 91711, USA
Nathan Nunez shares the tribal heritage of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Xaapchivitam Clan, exploring how the stories of his ancestors help us understand our relationship with the natural world and its long-term care. Drawing on his tribal work advancing mountain stewardship, outdoor education, and watershed conservation, he’ll speak to the shared efforts vital to the future of the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Gabriel River watershed.
Over the past decade and a half, the Motus wildlife tracking system—tiny radio transmitters attached to migrating birds, paired with a network of listening stations that detect them in flight—has transformed the study of bird migration. Chris Spurgeon offers an overview of the system: how it started, what it has accomplished, and what the future holds for Motus both globally and here in Southern California.
Open to everyone. No experience needed. Just your curiosity & binoculars if you have some.
Important note: Due to extreme heat warnings, the Survey of North Etiwanda Preserve will start at 6:00 AM on Friday, October 9, 2026 and meet directly at the preserve. Do not meet at Beryl Park.
Twice a year we gather bird population data for the County of San Bernardino by doing what we love – birding! Join us for all or part of the day.
Specialties include Bell’s Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, and other open country species.
We will be taking our usual counterclockwise route on the main trail making us easy to find, so feel free to join us at any time.
This is a hike and not a walk, please bring sturdy footwear, a lunch, water, snacks, and layered clothing for about 6 hours in the field.
Please RSVP with Trip Leader
Trip Leader: Dan Gregory | (909) 456-4994 | DanRCRenee@verizon.net
Free family event!
Our second fall community outreach event is back—and it’s expanding into San Dimas Canyon Park this year! Bring your family and friends, especially the little ones, for a fun, nature-filled afternoon with plenty of Halloween spirit.
Activities include:
• Costume Contest
• Nature Crafts
• Wildlife Exhibits
• The release of a rehabilitated Great Horned Owl!
PVBA will also be hosting “All About Owls,” where kids can learn more about these amazing birds of prey.
Want to help make the day special? We’re looking for volunteers to staff our booth. If you’d like to join the fun (costumes encouraged!) email tinastoner@earthlink.net. Come celebrate Halloween with nature, wildlife and a little bit of spooky fun!
Enjoy one of the richest birding sites in Southern California on our fourth Sunday of the month Bonelli Bird Walk.
We meet in the parking lot of Brackett Field (airport) at 1615 McKinley Ave, La Verne, CA 91773 (better known as the Norm’s Hanger Coffee Shop parking lot).
To reach the parking lot, take McKinley Ave. west from Fairplex Drive to the parking area at the end of the road on the right.
Meet at 7:45 AM to caravan into the park for free entrance and an 8:00 AM walk. 2-3 hours. Don’t forget your binoculars and comfortable shoes!