Global Conservation Collaboration in Action!
November 1, 2024
Last week, we wrote about why we sent a team to Cali, Colombia for COP16, the 2024 UN Biodiversity COP. Now, after a whirlwind of participating in panel discussions, attending negotiating sessions, and meeting with conservationists from around the world, most of our COP16 team is back in California and we’re reflecting on everything that
CEO Transition
October 28, 2024
Anne Chadwick, Point Blue Board Chair As the Chair of Point Blue’s Board of Directors, I’m writing to share some important news. Last week, Manuel Oliva notified the Board of Directors that he will be stepping down from his role as CEO, effective November 15th. Mani will be leaving the organization for an exciting new
Point Blue Lands in Cali, Colombia for COP16
October 23, 2024
We’re here for many reasons, representing different Point Blue programs and priorities, and taking on different roles. But all of us are here because of Point Blue’s deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s diverse plants and wildlife.
Drawing Connections: Plovers, Dunes, and You!
September 16, 2024
We can all do something to protect dunes and their sensitive species. Learn more about the ecosystem, species, and actions to take, big and small.
The Making of a Mascot
September 6, 2024
Every year, our Bird-A-Thon Committee picks a bird species to serve as the mascot for the Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon. For the 46th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon, committee members Heather Cameron, Aaron Haiman, and Melissa Pitkin selected the Red-breasted Nuthatch. There are a lot of things about nuthatches that make them a great avian ambassador: They
The Wild Wonder of Sierra Nevada Meadows
August 8, 2024
Get inspired to learn more, get involved, and support the restoration of Sierra Nevada meadows across California with a new, art and science driven, crowd-sourced poster!
Pin Your Support for Tidal Marsh
August 7, 2024
Today, artist Jordan Ma of Observation Society and Point Blue Conservation Science are thrilled to announce the launch of a six species tidal marsh restoration enamel pin series! Each species represents a key species within San Francisco Bay’s tidal marsh ecosystem.
Illustrating Science, Expanding Impact through Art
August 5, 2024
We’re excited to welcome Maria Amorette Klos (she/her or they/them), our second-ever early-career science illustrator, to Point Blue. This position is generously supported by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and aims to provide an early career scientific illustrator with meaningful knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences in conservation science that can really make a difference in their career.
The remarkable story of one resilient female snowy plover
July 17, 2024
This remarkable story of one resourceful and persistent plover illustrates the interconnectedness of important and diverse bay area landscape features, and how active restoration efforts are helping provide multiple options for local wildlife.
Visual Summary of Our 2024 Annual Meeting
June 27, 2024
On Wednesday June 26, Point Blue hosted our 2024 Annual Meeting, which was held virtually over Zoom. Our featured presentation was on the launch of our international MSP+ grantmaking program, through which we provide financial support to organizations along the 13-country Pacific Flyway, from Mexico to Chile, all in support of migratory shorebird conservation. After
