Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Please join us for this month’s chapter meeting on May 27th to hear from the one and only Rob Rogers, a top local birder. Rob will speak on “Bird Chasing Adventures”. If you do not know Rob, trust us when we say his are adventures you will want to hear about! According to eBird, 287 species have been recorded in Forsyth County. Rob Rogers has personally seen 242 species in Forsyth County!
With the exception of four years in Chapel Hill, Rob has lived in Winston-Salem, where he began birding at the age of 10. He joined Forsyth Audubon in 1995 and served as our president 2015-16. Rob taught a Beginner’s Birdwatching Class for Forsyth Tech from 2003-2019, introducing countless folks to the joys of birding, including many of our current members. Rob is generous with his time and knowledge, leading bird walks that are as fun as they are informative. Don’t miss this chance to hear his tales of adventures with binoculars!
We will meet at Highland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall – 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, WS, NC 27103. Enter the building through the wide, white middle door that borders the parking lot; not the Cloverdale entrance that faces the church.
Social time begins at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 PM

Nature Program
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Yadkin County Public Library, 1142 Crystal Lane, Yadkinville
Nature Program with Yadkin County Public Library

Green Homes Tour
2025-06-07 11:00 UTC | Enterprise Center, 1922 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr., Winston-Salem, NC

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Horizons Park, 2835 Memorial Industrial School Road, Germanton, NC, 27019, United States
Join outing leader Allison Gagnon at Horizons Park for our June Second Saturday Bird Outing. This outing will be on June 14 at 8:00 AM. We will be on the lookout for species such as Eastern Meadowlark and Scarlet Tanager. We also will be searching for resident breeding species.

Monday Bird Outing
2025-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Rd, High Point, NC, 27265
Join walk leader Catherine Wandell at the Piedmont Environmental Center for our June Monday Bird Outing. This outing will be on June 23 at 9:00 AM.

Gateway Nature Preserve Bird Walk
2025-06-28 08:30 - 10:30 UTC
Join us for Gateway Nature Preserve’s bird walk on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:30 -10:30 AM. Audubon Society member Doug Deneve will lead the morning exploration of the preserve’s trails, including the newly opened Meadow Hiking Trail.

Birds & Beers - Monthly Dinner
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our group reservation will be under Forsyth Audubon. We will be indoors in air conditioned comfort.
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. There is a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and dinner entrees.
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.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-07-13 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 for the Second Saturday bird walk. We will be returning to one of our favorite locations – the Yadkin River Nature Trail at Tanglewood Park. At this time of year we will be looking for all of our summer residents and breeding birds, as well as fledglings still being fed by their attentive parents. Please meet trip leader Kerry Eckhardt in the gravel parking area at Skilpot Lake, near the gated entrance to the road leading toward the BMX track, at 8:00 AM.

Monday Bird Outing
2025-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join us at the Riverbluff’s Trail at Hanging Rock State Park for our monthly Monday bird outing! More details coming soon.

August Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-08-02 08:00 - 2025-08-09 10:30 UTC | Newell-Massey Greenway, 3584 Winston Lake Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join us at the Newell-Massey Greenway for our Second Saturday Bird Outing, led by Rob Rogers. Details forthcoming.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join us for our January chapter meeting at the Highland Presbyterian Activity building!

September Monthly Dinner
2025-09-09 18:00 UTC | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our group 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. There is a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and dinner entrees.
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 Second Saturday Bird Walk
2025-09-13 08:00 UTC | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Our monthly Second Saturday Bird walk in September will be at one of our long-time favorite birding locations – Miller Park. Plan to join trip leader Allison Gagnon on September 13 for what should be a lovely stroll through this beautiful city park in the Ardmore neighborhood. The park is well-known as a good location for warblers, thrushes, etc. Fall migration should be well underway, so who knows what we might see? We’ll meet in the Queen Street parking lot at 8:00 AM. (2641-2649 Queen St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103) See you there!

Chimney Swift Night Out
2025-09-14 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Northwest Middle School, 5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, 27106, United States
When: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Where: Northwest Middle School (side parking lot)5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
What to Bring: folding chair, favorite beverage and snack, camera, binoculars* (*loaner pairs available)
What to Expect: During migration, hundreds or even thousands of Chimney Swifts gather and then descend into this chimney just as it becomes dark. Come to socialize and learn about these amazing relatives of hummingbirds, and share with friends an annual phenomenon of nature.
Rain Date: TBD

Introduction to Hawk Watch
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Clemmons Branch Library, 6365 James St., Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
What’s a Hawk Watch? What’s the difference between an observer and a counter? How do I know that speck on the horizon is a Broad-winged Hawk? Or are you a veteran that wants to refresh your memory in preparation for the year? Join us on September 16th from 6-7 PM at the Clemmons Branch Library (6365 James St, Clemmons, NC 27012) for an Introduction to Pilot Mountain’s Hawk Watch and learn how you can get involved! No experience necessary!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA5AA28ABFACE9-58295354-introduction

Hawk Watch
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pilot Mountain State Park
Join us at the 2025 Pilot Mountain Hawk Watch! We will be counting hawks and other raptors at the Little Pinnacle at Pilot Mountain September 19th – 30th.
We count in two shifts each day: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, but you can come at any time for as long as you like.
Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Read about the history of the watch on our website at https://forsythaudubon.org/hawk-watch/
For more information and to sign up, contact Jean Chamberlain at jchamberlain1@windstream.net.

September Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2025-09-22 00:00 UTC | Horizons Park, 2835 Memorial Industrial School Road, Germanton, NC, 27019, United States
Forsyth Audubon’s Fourth Monday birdwalk for September will take place on September 22 at Horizons Park. Historically, late September is a wonderful time to visit this spawling rural park. Fall migration is at its peak, and the birding can be really special there. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, tanagers, thrushes, warblers, and other migrants have been observed at Horizons at this time of year. Two years ago we even had Philadelphia Vireos show up! (Absolutely no promises on those, though.)

Join trip leader Ga Baliga at 8:00 AM in the parking lot on the south side of the road (2835 Memorial Industrial School Rd, Germanton, NC 27019) for what should be a wonderful morning of birding.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Our monthly chapter meetings resume in September!
Speaker: David Collins
Talk: Birds of Alaska – Nome, Utqiagvik, and St. Paul Island
Please join us at the Hyland Presbyterian Activity Building to hear local photographer David Collins discuss the birds of his dreams- Eider Ducks, Pacific Puffins, and Ptarmigans in Nome, Utqiagvik, and St. Paul Island, Alaska.

Apple Fest
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Apple Fest is September 27th, 10 AM – 4 PM! Click this link, pick your shift and join the FUN. We’ll have a new display and activities to share. Sign up today!

September Young Birders Walk
2025-09-28 09:00 (America/Halifax) | Greenbrier Community Pool, 4233 Greenbrier Farm Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Meeting location: Parking lot next to Greenbrier Community Pool on Greenbrier Farm Road, Winston-Salem
Chris Marsh and Jessica Tate will co-lead the season’s first Young Birder’s Walk on a section of the greenway that parallels Mill Creek. This section of the greenway is paved and has excellent habitat for birds, butterflies, wildflowers and turtles (if it is sunny). Binoculars will be provided. Youth of all ages are invited as well as those who are just young at heart!
Link to location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DRTk3twq6cCw1cDH7
Questions? Email Chris Marsh at cmarshlci@gmail.com

Miller Park Invasive Removal - The Big Sweep
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Keep Winston Beautiful’s annual fall cleanup, The Big Sweep, is right around the corner! Join us at Miller Park to remove invasive plant species in conjunction with this wonderful city-wide event.
Meet at Shelter 5 at 9 am, 2500 Queen St. 27103
Register here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-sweep-invasive-plant-removal-miller-park-tickets-1734107655679
All supplies are provided, and trash will be hauled off – we just need people to pitch in and help tidy up our city! If you can’t make it, consider donating to KWSB and help us purchase supplies for this event. Donate here

Birding Basics for Millennials
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St, Winston Salem, NC, 27127, United States
Have you “heard the call” but don’t know how to get started on your birding journey? Join Rob Rogers on October 4th at 10 AM at the Southside Library for a fun and informative workshop on all the technology, skills, and resources you’ll need to have your first successful bird outing. We’ll conclude the workshop with a short bird walk through the woods on the library grounds, where you will have a chance to apply your newfound expertise.

Bird Watching 101: An Introduction to Backyard Birds
2025-10-06 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join Rob Rogers at the beautiful Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden to lean about the different birds in your back yard. This program will begin with a brief introduction into birdwatching and then move outside to put your new skills to the test!
REGISTER HERE for this free workshop!

eBird 201 with Rob Rogers
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join Rob Rogers for eBird 201 on October 9 at 7pm! This is an advanced program for those already using eBird. You’ll learn to color counties, chase birds, explore new areas, navigate hotspots, and personal locations. The location will be sent to participants. Only 12 spaces are available, so sign-up now!
This event will be in a private home. The address will updated over email to participants.
https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/840450/

The Big Sit
2025-10-11 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Location: Bethabara Trail, 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Date: Saturday, October 11th , 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Have you ever wanted to join a bird walk but felt intimidated by the physical requirements? Have you wanted to try birding in one spot but aren’t sure where? Or do you have a competitive streak when it comes to counting and identifying birds?
Join us for the 2025 BIG SIT!
We will be setting up our birding sit circle along the Bethabara Trail that runs along the Monarcas Creek, behind the historic Palisade Fort. The goal is to sit as a group within our 17ft diameter circle and try to count and identify as many birds as possible. We will record all the birds we see throughout the day, and send our counts to the New Haven Bird Club coordinators, who will compile results from across the country!
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
SIGN UP FOR EVENT REMINDERS HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44AEA92AABFD0-58143298-2025
Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and any binoculars, scopes, or cameras you may wish to use.
Parking will be available at the following locations:
Bethabara Visitor Center: 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (General parking)
[Bethabara Moravian Church: 2100 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (Paved trail Accessibility parking)]

Mindful Birding
2025-10-12 08:30 - 09:45 UTC | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Meet in the paved parking lot behind Historic Bethabara Park Visitors Center, 2147 Bethabara Rd.

Join us for a peaceful and reflective morning at Historic Bethabara Park, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature. Whether you’re an experienced birder or a curious beginner, this event invites you to slow down, tune in, and engage fully with the natural world.
All ages and experience levels with birding and mindfulness are welcome. We will walk a short distance through grass to our sit spot location. You can expect an introduction on mindfulness, a slow, guided walk, time for reflection in nature, and space to share your experiences with others. Wear comfortable clothes for the weather and walking shoes. Option to bring your own portable chair. Blankets to sit on and binoculars will be available to borrow.

October Birds & Beers
2025-10-14 18:00 UTC | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14th, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road, https://riverbirchlodge.com. Our group 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. There is a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and dinner entrees.
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.

Forsyth Audubon Book Club
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for the revival of the Forsyth Audubon Book Club! Our first book will be Tough Broad by Caroline Paul, with focus on the chapter about Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability. Mention our book club by name at Bookmarks for a 20% discount.

We will meet at the Central Library in downtown Winston.

A link to sign up will be available here shortly and publicized in our upcoming October newsletter.

Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2025-10-27 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Long Creek Park, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road, Pfafftown, NC, 27040, United States
The 4th Monday birdwalk will be at Long Creek Park October 27. Join trip leader, Doug DeNeve, at 8:30 a.m. to search for fall migrants or early wintering species. Long Creek Park was an old golf course so the terrain is quite hilly with some steep slopes. Parts of the trail are paved cart paths. The grass can be very wet so waterproof footwear is a good idea. Bring water, snacks, hat, sun protection.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Please join us at our monthly chapter meeting! [br]
Speaker: Pam DeNeve
Talk: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? How the Landlord of the Uplands Helps 365 Species Survive Including many Birds!!!
