Forsyth Audubon

08/28/2026

Check out this video Forsyth Audubon's advocacy chair Wendy caught of Carolina wren!
This Carolina wren had flown into a building on Salem Academy and College's campus, and Wendy was helping the bird get back outside — making for a great opportunity to show off one of NC's native birds up-close. Check it out!

08/26/2026

Fall migration is ramping up!
From August 15 to November 30 millions of birds will flock to their wintering grounds, with many passing through North Carolina.
But bright lights can quickly disorient birds, causing fatal building collisions, even in rural areas. One simple way you can help during this important time is turning off the lights at night.
Check out these tips from North Carolina Audubon to learn more about how you can help birds safely migrate: https://www.audubon.org/north-carolina/projects/bird-friendly-communities-north-carolina

08/24/2026

Did you know you can get everything you need to spend a day out birding without having to spend a cent?
Birding backpacks, assembled by Forsyth Audubon, are available for check-out at Forsyth Public Library's Central, Southside, and Lewisville branches. These backpacks come equipped with everything you need to spend a day out birding, including binoculars and guide books.
Stop by your local library today and check one out! Happy birding!

08/20/2026

Join Forsyth Audubon for our monthly Fourth Monday Bird Walk on Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. for a guided birding walk along the the Kerner Mill Greeenway in Kernersville.
Meet us at 210 Market View Drive in Kernersville in the Lowes Food parking lot near Yoshi Express and A Cleaner World dry cleaners.
All are welcome! See you there!

08/18/2026

Under Ryan Goodman's leadership, the Forsyth Audubon Conservation Committee has partnered with the City of Winston-Salem to re-wild Long Creek Park by creating natural meadows in the former fairways.
Approximately 12 acres of no-mow areas have been established, over 700 wildflower plugs planted and regularly watered, and four educational signs have been erected to educate the public.
This will be an ongoing, multi-year project and is funded in part by membership dues and member donations. Find out more about becoming a member or donating on our website: https://forsythaudubon.org/

08/14/2026

UNC School of the Arts High School students did a great job removing invasive English ivy from Miller Park. We appreciate their community service!
Forsyth Audubon was proud to help lead this project, in partnership with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.

08/12/2026

Check out this video Forsyth Audubon's advocacy chair Wendy caught of a ruby-throated hummingbird visiting her garden!
The hummingbird in this video is fueling up for its fall migration south. It gets the nectar it needs from plants, like the scarlet beebalm in this garden, as well as picking up pollent that it will carry to other plants — helping itself and the garden!
As summer draws to a close, keep your eyes peeled for ruby-throated hummingbirds like this one in your own garden 🌱 Find out what native plants can help support the birds in your backyard here: https://forsythaudubon.org/using-native-plants/

08/08/2026

Our monthly Birds and Beers event will take place is this Tuesday, Aug. 11. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road.

There is no formal program, just a fun get together to share conversation about birds, nature, conservation or anything else that comes up. Come for a drink and/or a meal.

Please let us know right away if you plan to attend. You can submit your RSVP using here: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/

See you there! 🦆🍻

08/05/2026

Our monthly Second Saturday bird walk for August will be at Bethania Walnut Bottoms!
Target birds are indigo buntings, vireos, common yellowthroats, cuckoos and ravens. Plan to join us at the Bethania Visitor Center at 8 a.m..
See you there!

07/30/2026

Don’t forget: today is the last day to register for this event!

Get ready for fall hawk migration with the Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Program's virtual hawk watch training program on August 6. This class will cover everything from the origins of hawk watching and its role in conservation to the basics of raptor migration, the protocols we use to document them, and the peculiar challenge (and fun!) of identifying soaring, sometimes distant raptors.

This program is open to all. If interested please register by emailing [email protected] by July 30.