Each winter, thousands of migratory raptors—including bald and golden eagles, owls, and other raptors—descend on Carson Valley, drawn by open skies, plentiful prey, and the region’s rich agricultural landscape. Eagles & Agriculture celebrates this seasonal spectacle with a multi-day series of guided tours, workshops, and special programs designed for birders, photographers, and nature lovers of all levels.
Carson Valley’s annual weekend of tours, tastings, and hands-on learning brings photographers, birders, and wildlife lovers out into the field, in to the table, and all over one of northern Nevada’s most stunning wintertime destinations.
Hosted throughout the communities of Genoa, Gardnerville, and Minden, this signature annual event features wetland birding tours, ranch and eagle excursions, historic barn visits, and expert-led talks exploring the deep connection between local agriculture and wildlife habitat. Many experiences are ticketed and led by seasoned guides and knowledgeable locals, offering participants rare access to working ranches, prime viewing areas, and behind-the-scenes perspectives not typically available to the public.
Photography plays a central role in Eagles & Agriculture, with opportunities ranging from a featured photography exhibit and hands-on workshops to a photo contest highlighting the valley’s wildlife and winter landscapes. Whether capturing a bald eagle in flight, capturing close-ups of calving season, or learning new techniques from experienced photographers, attendees find no shortage of inspiration.
Blending conservation, community, and Carson Valley’s working lands, Eagles & Agriculture offers a uniquely Nevadan way to experience winter in the Silver State—where wide-open spaces, rural heritage, and wildlife converge.
