WSO Convention 2026- For the love of birds

Start
05/15/2026
End
05/17/2026
Location
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison, WI

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Early Bird Friday Award Dinner Only – $30.00
Includes awards dinner only. To attend Friday dinner in addition to convention registration select the Friday dinner add-on in the registration form.
Early Bird Friday Award Dinner Only - CHILD – $12.00
Includes awards dinner only. To attend Friday dinner in addition to convention registration select the Friday dinner add-on in the registration form.
Early Bird Student Registration – $45.00
Pricing for current students only. Includes field trips, Saturday afternoon activities, and Saturday keynote. Early bird pricing available until April 20, 2026. To attend Friday dinner, select the Friday dinner add-on in the registration form.
Non-member Early Bird Registration – $70.00
Includes field trips, Saturday afternoon activities, Saturday dinner, and Saturday keynote. To attend Friday dinner, select the Friday dinner add-on in the registration form.
WSO Field Trip Leader & Speaker Registration

The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology is pleased to present our 84th annual convention in our beautiful state capital.

Registration is now open! WSO Annual Convention registration includes all field trips, Saturday afternoon activities, Saturday banquet dinner, and keynote. The Friday WSO Awards dinner* is available for an additional fee.

Early Bird Pricing

(Feb. 1 - April 20)

Late/Walk-in Pricing

(April 21 - May 1)

WSO Member - $60

WSO Member - $75

Nonmember - $70

Nonmember - $85

Student - $45

Student - $55

Friday Awards Dinner

(available as add-on or separately)

Friday Dinner - $30

Friday Dinner - $40

Friday Dinner child - $12

Friday Dinner child - $15

*Registration for those who wish to attend the Friday Awards Dinner only does not include field trips or Saturday events and activities.

Hotel room reservation deadline is April 21, 2026 (group code 3277-1). Call 608-233-8778, option 4 or visit online to reserve a room at Best Western Plus InnTowner (2424 University Avenue).

Don't forget about our t-shirt design contest! The winner receives free convention registration.

If you have questions about the convention and its activities, contact convention organizer Steve Holzman: vicepresident@wsobirds.org

With questions about registration and payment, contact WSO membership: membership@wsobirds.org