Forsyth Audubon Society

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Bethania Black Walnut Bottoms, 5393 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania, NC, 27010, United States
Join Dan Helm at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom Trail to observe birds on the cusp of migration! We may get a blend of winter and spring migrants, and hope to see the finished bridges along the trail.
The trail is a 1.4 mile generally easy route. Please park in the lot next to the Bethania Visitor’s Center.

March Book Club
2026-03-17 18:00 | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Forsyth Audubon Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 17th, at 6pm-7:15pm, at the Forsyth County Central Library. This month we will read and discuss Flight of the Godwit by Bruce M. Beehler. This book chronicles the author’s journey across North America to study the “Magnificent Seven” shorebirds, focusing on the incredible, long-distance migrations of species like the Hudsonian and Bar-tailed Godwits.
Accessible parking located under the library. Then take the elevator to the 3rd floor. The meeting is in the Dudley Conference Room .
Join us in person or via zoom! Sign up on Mobilize (link forthcoming) to find out more and to get your discount code at our local bookstore, Bookmarks!

Forsyth Creek Week
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | NC
As always, Forsyth Audubon will be participating in Creek Week! We will have a table at the kickoff event, and will be hosting a Plirding and Mindful Birding event during the week. More details forthcoming.

Fourth Monday Bird Outing
2026-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Winston Lake Park, 1344 Winston Park Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Fourth Monday Birding at Winston Lake. We’ll meet at the north end of the lake parking lot by the pier. Late March is the end of “weird duck season” so we’ll scan the water for any lingering waterfowl. It also is the start of spring migration. The habitat at the lake is perfect for the vanguards of that northward movement, Louisiana Waterthrush, Common Yellowthroat, and various swallow species. We’ll patrol the water’s edge in hopes of scrounging up some “first of springs”. We’ll keep the walk short and flat, but things may get a bit muddy!

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Please join us at our March Chapter Meeting to hear from Wake Forest Assistant Professor of Biology, Dr. Elsie Shogren. Dr. Shogrun will share about her research on honeyeaters of the Solomon Islands, which focuses on understanding how environmental, behavioral, and genetic variation influences evolution and speciation in birds. You can read more about her work and publications on her website.
Forsyth Audubon’s Advocacy Committee will be tabling from 6:30-7. Come early to learn about all they do, and how to get involved, to advocate for birds in a local community!

Long Creek Park Bioblitz
2026-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Long Creek Park, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road, Pfafftown, NC, 27040, United States
Forsyth Audubon has been working with the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to develop and implement Natural Resource Management Plans for their parks. The goal is to protect and enhance critical habitats, and the foundation for this has been the invaluable data generated during our Bioblitzes. We’ll need all the help we can get, especially for plant identification. We’ll also be looking at insects and amphibians in these parks.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.
Young birders are welcomed for an abbreviated Bioblitz, from 10 AM – 12 PM. Kids should wear foot wear and clothes that can get wet, and should come with an adult.

March Miller Park Invasive Species Removal
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join Forsyth Audubon for another invasive plant removal! All the requisite tools will be provided. We encourage participants to wear long sleeves, even as the weather is warming, as poison ivy can be lurking around the area. Additional details will be included in the follow up email after you sign-up.
Feel free to contact Melody, fiach42@gmail.com or Katherine, katherine.tombs@gmail.com, should you have any questions.
Plan to attend? Please register through Mobilize so we know to expect you!

March Young Birders Walk
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Families are invited to join leader Chris Marsh for a stroll along the Yadkin River in Tanglewood Park to look for nesting great blue herons, swallows and martins, and also to look for early migrants. All children must be accompanied by an adult, but adults without children are also welcome!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants should be worn by all to minimize the chance of insect bites and unintentional scratches. We will start our walk at the gravel lot across from Skilpot Lake, at the access to the BMX Trail.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail – Reynolda Road Trailhead, 1215 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104
Join us for our April Second Saturday Bird Walk! This will be a walk through the beautiful Thomas Trail at Crossnore. Meet at the Reynolda Road trailhead.

April Second Saturday Walk
2026-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail – Reynolda Road Trailhead, 1215 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104
Join Andrea Thomas on the Thomas Trail at Crossnore to search for spring migrants! Meet at the Reynolda Road trailhead.

April Birds & Beers
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April, 14th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

April Book Club
2026-04-23 18:00 | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
This month, the Forsyth Audubon Book Club is exploring The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne. A biography written by Chris Sweeney about the world’s first forensic ornithologist, the eponymous Laybourne who used microscopic feather analysis to solve crimes and aviation disasters. Sign-up today!
Meet on the Third Floor Dudley Conference Room.

April Young Birders Walk
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Reynolda, 144 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, 27106
Meet at 9:00 AM in the lower parking lot at Reynolda Village next to the Lake Katharine Wetlands. We’ll gather near the historic Boathouse, then explore the woodland trails where we hope to find some special birds migrating through our area as well as our resident species and those who migrate here and then stay to breed.
The fourth week in April is in fact close to the height of spring migration. A random few species that you may wish to look up so you’ll be alert for them are: Acadian Flycatcher, Swainson’s Thrush, and Black-throated Green Warbler. You will hear these birds, whether you see them or not.
We suggest that attendees wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and beverages are always a good idea. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. And, although the walk is geared for the younger crowd, all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
A note that Reynolda Gardens is having their Plant Sale that day, beginning at 8 AM. The lower parking lot may be a tad more crowded than normal. Parking on the grass is an option if needed.

April Miller Park Invasive Species Removal
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join Forsyth Audubon for another invasive plant removal! All the requisite tools will be provided. We encourage participants to wear long sleeves, even as the weather is warming, as poison ivy can be lurking around the area. Meet at Shelter #5, closest to the Queen Street parking lot. Additional details will be included in the follow up email after you sign-up.
Feel free to contact Melody, fiach42@gmail.com or Katherine, katherine.tombs@gmail.com, should you have any questions. Register on Mobilize so we know to expect you.

Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2026-04-27 00:00 | Reynolda, 144 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, 27106
Join us for the April Fourth Monday Bird Walk at the beautiful Reynolda Gardens, with spring migration in full swing! More details forthcoming.

April Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2026-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Reynolda, 144 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, 27106
Join Rob Rogers at Reynolda Gardens for the ephemeral excitement of spring migration. More details forthcoming, but you can always peruse the eBird data to get a glimpse of the bird profile you might expect.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | NC
We all love birding in Winston-Salem’s 79 parks! The Director of Recreation & Parks, William Royston will update us on our city’s parks. What are the city’s priorities for land management? How can we work with the city to enhance bird habitat within our parks? Learn all this and more in our April chapter meeting.
Forsyth Audubon’s Bird Friendly Habitat Certification program will be tabling from 6:30-7. Come early to learn about how you can turn your yard into an avian paradise.

Spring Bird Count
2026-05-02 00:00 | NC
Forsyth Audubon will have their Spring Bird Count on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Times and locations will vary based on team.
Please email forsythaudubon@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

Hanging Rock Spring Bird Count
2026-05-06 00:00 | Hanging Rock State Park
Details to be announced!

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-05-09 00:00 | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Join us at Tanglewood for our May Second Saturday Bird Walk! More details forthcoming.

May Birds & Beers
2026-05-12 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Please join us for our chapter meeting in May. Our speak is Dr. Denesha Carley, Professor of Horticulture at North Carolina State University. Dr. Carley specializes in Sustainability in Urban Environments. She is an advocate of native plants for pollinators and has consulted on golf course projects transitioning to native grass “roughs”. She has much to share with us on how we can all foster healthier habitat around us.
The May chapter meeting also serves as Forsyth Audubon’s Annual Meeting for fiscal year 2025-2026. Our Nominating Committee, led by Carol Gearhart, will recommend next year’s Board of Director Officers. Members will be asked to vote to approve the Board Directors, as well as updates to our Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. Board members will be available during during the meeting social time (6:30 to 7 p.m.) to discuss the updated Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation and answer questions. A summary of Forsyth Audubon’s Soaring Forward strategic plan, updated Bylaws, and updates Articles of Incorporation can be found on our website. If you have any questions on these documents in advance of the meeting, please reach out to Dave Zimmer (email: dtzimmer21@gmail.com).

June Birds & Beers
2026-06-09 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-06-13 00:00 | NC
Beat the heat at Miller Park for our June Second Saturday Bird Outing! More details forthcoming.

Fourth Monday Bird Outing
2026-06-22 00:00 | Pilot Mountain State Park
Don’t monadKNOCK this wonderful June Fourth Monday Bird Outing at Pilot Mountain! More details forthcoming.

July Birds & Beers
2026-07-07 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 13th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

August Birds & Beers
2026-08-11 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

September Birds & Beers
2026-09-08 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 8th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

October Birds & Beers
2026-10-13 18:00 | NC
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.

November Birds & Beers
2026-11-10 18:00 | NC
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon.
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 the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
If you need to cancel, you can use that same link to update your RSVP.
To be fair to the restaurant, we will release tables that are not occupied at 6:30pm, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome. We hope to see familiar faces, new birders, family and friends again.
