Join us online on March 17, 2022 at 7pm when JD Bergeron will speak about the conservation work of International Bird Rescue. The meeting will be held via ZOOM. You must register for the meeting, but there is no cost to register and you do not have to be a member of the Sacramento Audubon Society.

International Bird Rescue is a global conservation organization for birds in a changing world. Since 1971, Bird Rescue has responded to more than 250 oil spills and other wildlife emergencies, caring for more than 160,000 birds on six continents. With crisis response centers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anchorage, the organization specializes in emergency preparedness and response, day-to-day aquatic bird care, and scientific research. Innovations are shared worldwide to inspire the next generation of wildlife specialists. Bird Rescue aims to give a voice to waterbirds through conservation, advocacy, and wildlife literacy that builds empathy and encourages action.

JD Bergeron is passionate about birds as indicators of environmental health. He joined International Bird Rescue as its Executive Director in 2015, an opportunity which allowed him to bring together his passion and work experience to benefit wild birds in a changing world. He values integrity, curiosity, and mindfulness in his leadership of 300 staff and volunteers, in an organization advancing wildlife conservation through emergency response, rehabilitation, innovative research, and knowledge sharing with peers and the public. Previously, JD served in progressive leadership roles in international development and founded Chooda, a nonprofit incubator helping to inspire change through outdoor adventures that engage individuals with world challenges. JD received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis, but he counts his time in the Peace Corps, international travels, and a month on Midway Atoll among a million albatrosses as the true lessons of his life.

You do not need a ZOOM account to join the meeting. Registration is required due to space limitations set by Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. You will also receive email reminders about this event. Please email our Meeting Coordinator if you have any questions about the monthly speaker meetings.