Get ready to explore the skies, unleash your imagination, and compete for exciting prizes! The Winged Migration STEAM Challenge is returning on January 30 & 31, 2027. Hosted by the Solano County Office of Education and the Winged Migration Expo, this inspiring county-wide competition invites K-12 students to dive into the incredible journeys of migratory birds, bats, butterflies, local wetlands, and flyways.
Whether you’re a builder, artist, writer, or scientist, this is your chance to share your passion with the community and showcase your talent!
Challenge Details at a Glance
- Who: Open to all K-12 students in Solano County. Families are welcome to join the expo and celebrate!
- Prizes: Awards will be presented for outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and scientific accuracy!
- Register by: Friday, January 22, 2027
- Project Drop-off: Friday, January 29, 2027 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Expo Dates: Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Awards will be announced: January 30, 2027, 3:50 PM.
- Where: Building 69, 4th St. and Waterfront Avenue, Mare Island in Vallejo (Click the link to see the location on Google Maps)
Important Requirements to Keep in Mind:
- First Step: Review the challenge directions and guide to help you start planning.
- Registration Form: Students must complete and submit the official registration form to enter by Friday, January 22, 2027.
- Signed Waiver: A parent or guardian-signed waiver must be attached to the registration.
- Classrooms: Teachers/Administrators, please reach out to Steph Morgado at smorgado@solanocoe.net to register your group of students and college waivers.
Launch the Opportunity!
- For Teachers & Families: Want to inspire your students? Download and share our official Student Flier to kickstart the brainstorming process!
- The classroom with the highest overall participation will win an exclusive Animal Ambassador classroom visit from one of our partner organizations, the Napa Wildlife Rescue. To ensure every entry reflects real learning, only thoughtful projects that show genuine effort and meet the challenge criteria will count toward your class total. Encourage your students to focus on quality, curiosity, and creativity!
- Questions? We're here to help! Please reach out to Steph Morgado at smorgado@solanocoe.net.
