Virtual Spring Expo
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Details and Schedule to come
Have questions? Call us at 415.202.6380 or email us at events@wildnet.org
UPDATE ABOUT SPRING EXPO
At WCN there is nothing more important to us than community. We exist as a network of caring, dedicated people, so above all else, we care about the safety, health, and well-being of those in our community. Therefore, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will no longer hold our April 25th Spring Expo in-person. However, Expo is not canceled. Instead of our usual in-person gathering, we are bringing you a virtual Expo!
We think of Expo as a time for coming together, for connecting the amazing people who dedicate their lives to helping wildlife and those who so passionately support wildlife causes. We look forward to bringing this event that we love to even more people around the world.
In the coming weeks we will update this events page with information on how you can be a part of Spring Expo day and we hope you will join us virtually on April 25th.
Wildlife Conservation Expo
Every year, WCN’s Wildlife Conservation Expos provide a unique opportunity to bring together wildlife’s most ardent supporters with some of the world’s leading conservationists to connect, share stories, and make life-long friendships. At Expo you can hear what it’s like to live and work in some of the most remote parts of the world and you can speak to conservationists directly to learn what you can do to help. Expos give you a chance to dive deeper into your love for wildlife, to learn what conservationists are doing to protect endangered animals, and become inspired to make a difference. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
Watch the talks from Wildlife Conservation Expos dating back to 2014 here.
Expo FAQs
Will you be cancelling the Spring Expo due to COVID-19?
We are no longer holding an in-person Expo, but we will be hosting a virtual Spring Expo on April 25th. We will continue to update this page with details about the virtual Expo in the coming days and weeks and we will post all changes on our social media channels as well.
Will our tickets be refunded?
Absolutely. Since there is no in-person Expo, your Expo ticket(s) will be refunded.
Will the talks be recorded?
Yes, all the talks will be live streamed on Facebook during the event. More information about the live stream will be posted at wildnet.org/talks. You will also be able to access the talk recordings on that page after the event.
We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year
Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.
Fall Expo
Our flagship Fall Expo takes place on the second Saturday in October. This is our biggest and longest running Expo, it draws a crowd of over 1,200 people and over 50 conservationists from around the world.
This Expo offers an unforgettable day of storytelling and inspiration, the opportunity to connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, and the chance to support protection for endangered animals big and small, from lions and elephants to cotton-top tamarins and penguins.
Fall Expo
Our flagship Fall Expo will take place on Saturday, October 10-11, 2020 in San Francisco. Stay tuned for details.
Spring Expo
Spring Expo takes place at the end of April and offers a smaller, more intimate experience that still maintains the same level of inspiration and enthusiasm as the Fall Expo. At Spring Expo you have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into conservation; presentations are fewer in number, but longer and more in-depth.
Spring Expo
Our Spring Expo will be Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Redwood City, CA.
We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year
Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.
Did you miss an Expo presentation? No problem, all the presentations from past Expos are available to watch on video.
Watch More Expo VideosCatch Dr. Colleen Begg's Expo Presentation
The Niassa Lion Project (NLP) team believes that conservation is as much about people as it is about lions. NLP aims to build a sustainable lion-friendly community by working closely with community members, reserve management, and tourism operators.
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Watch More Expo Videos
Dr. Sam Williams Shares His Parrot Protecting Adventures
From tree climbing in the forests of Costa Rica to community partnerships, Dr. Sam Williams shares at Spring Expo how the Macaw Recovery Network is working to connect great green macaw habitat to keep this charismatic bird from the edge of extinction.
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Top Four Moments from the 2018 Spring Expo
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2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo Presentations
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Spring Wildlife Conservation Expo: Lessons Learned, Inspiration Gained
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Top Five Expo Moments
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Wildlife Conservation Expo Videos
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Wildlife Conservation Expo, Better Than Ever
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Wildlife Conservation Expo Inspires
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Among Friends: The 2013 Wildlife Conservation Expo
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Photography Credits: Rebecca Jackrel, Susan McConnell, ©Andrew Peacock/www.footloosefotography.com, Frank af Petersens, Miguel Angel Sicilia. Video by HIT