Black Friday is for the Birds!
2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Gateway Nature Preserve, 1200 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC
Trade shopping lines for tree lines! Celebrate the season with Gateway Nature Preserve’s annual post-Thanksgiving bird walk. Together we’ll stroll the paved and wooded trails, spotting and learning about the birds that call our area home in early winter. This event is in collaboration with Forsyth Audubon.
This event is free, but registration is required. Please park in the Family Services Parking lot at 1200 S. Broad St. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445ABA729A6F85-58950100-black#/

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Speaker: Luke Bennett, NCWF Conservation Coordinator https://ncwf.org/about/staff/
Talk: Cerulean Warbler survey project in Western NC https://ncwf.org/blog/cerulean-warbler-study/

December Young Birder's Walk
2025-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | NC
Join us for another Young Birder’s Walk! Location and time TBD.
All Young Birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We encourage everyone to bring a snack and water. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Though this walk is geared for the younger set, ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend!

December Birds & Beers
2025-12-09 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 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.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2025-12-13 09:00 | Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail – Gillete Street, 949 Gillete St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join us at the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail for our last bird outing of 2025! Be sure to meet us at the Gilette Street trailhead.

Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-20 00:00 | NC
Forsyth Audubon will have their Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Times and locations will vary based on team.
Email forsythaudubon@gmail.com to join a team, and learn more about this widespread community science effort on the National Audubon website.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-01-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Salem Lake – Marina Parking Lot, 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
The first Second Saturday bird walk of the year will be lead by Bernie Carr, meeting at the Salem Lake Marina at 9 AM. We will look for waterfowl to start. Then we will do a walk along the lakeshore to look for land birds, both year-round residents and winter migrants.

eBird 101 with Rob Rogers
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC, 27023
Join Rob Rogers at Lewisville Branch Library to learn the basics of eBird! Please come with the eBird app installed on your phone, with an ID created. Bring your own binoculars if you have them! If you plan to attend, please RSVP on Mobilize.
In case of bad weather, this event will be held on February 7th.

January Birds & Beers
2026-01-13 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 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.

Miller Park Invasive Species Removal
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join Forsyth Audubon, Saturday, January 18th, 9am-11am at Miller Park, Shelter #5, for invasive plant removal. Even if you can only attend for a little bit, we’d love to have you! All the requisite tools will be provided. 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.
Please sign up through the Mobilize link below if you plan to attend!
https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/865848/
This event has been rescheduled from Sunday, January 10th.

January Book Club
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:15 | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for the Forsyth Audubon Book Club on Tuesday, January 20th at 6 – 7:15 PM, at the Forsyth County Central Library. This month we will read and discuss What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds, written by Jennifer Ackerman, the bestselling author of The Bird Way and The Genius of Birds. Join us in person or via zoom!
Sign-up on Mobilize to find out more and to get your discount code at our local bookstore, Bookmarks!
https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/846319/

CANCELLED: Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2026-01-26 08:30 | Muddy Creek Greenway – Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
This event has been cancelled due to the weather. We will resume our regular schedule next month!

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Speaker: Larkin Dupree, Vice President, PMS
Purple Martin Society https://www.ncpurplemartin.org/

February Birds & Beers
2026-02-10 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 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.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-02-14 09:00 | Yadkin Memorial Park, 1142 Crystal Lane, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States
Join Ryan Goodman and Kristin Giordano for the Second Saturday Bird Walk at Yadkin Memorial Park! This outing may involve a longer drive than usual, depending on where you’re coming from, but it’s well worth the trip. We’ll meet at 9:00 AM in the Marina parking lot (restrooms available) before setting out to scan Lake Hampton for overwintering waterfowl. From there, we’ll explore Deep Creek along a mostly gravel path with gentle, rolling hills. The walk will cover approximately two miles. Beginner birders, as always, are welcome, and loaner binoculars will be available!

February Book Club
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for the Forsyth Audubon Book Club on Saturday, February 21st at 2 PM, at the Forsyth County Central Library. This month we will read and discuss Birding to Change the World: A Memoir by Trish O’Kane. Join us in person or via zoom!

Miller Park Invasive Species Removal
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join Forsyth Audubon on Sunday, February 22, 1pm-3pm, at Miller Park, Shelter #5, for invasive plant removal. Even if you can only attend for a little bit, we’d love to have you! All the requisite tools will be provided. 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! https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/865848/

Fourth Monday Bird Walk
2026-02-23 00:00 | Washington Park, 1490 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27127, United States
Join us at Washington Park for our February Fourth Monday Bird Walk! More details forthcoming.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join us for our February chapter meeting at the Highland Presbyterian Activity building!
Speaker: Hog Island Teachers
Talk: Lessons Learned in Maine

Birding for Beginners
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Pk Dr., Lewisville, NC, 27023
If you’re just beginning to develop your birding skills, Forsyth Audubon has the program for you! Join Rob Rogers, one of Forsyth County’s most experienced birders, to learn all the basics to advance your competency in our Birding for Beginners course! Register on Mobilize to reserve your spot.
During this session you will learn how to identify birds, use binoculars, and use apps like Merlin and eBird. We will meet on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center located at 7632 Warren Pk Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27023. Afterwards we will put our skills into action and go birding on the grounds of the center.

February Young Birders Walk
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Sugar Valley Airport, 249 Gilbert Road, Mocksville, NC, 27028, United States
The Young Birder’s group will hold its Winter Waterfowl Walk on Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Sugar Valley Airport community. We encourage families with children and adults young at heart to join us on our first trip to this unique location. This location is approximately a 30-40 minute drive from Winston-Salem depending on where you live. Address: 249 Gilbert Road, Mocksville, NC 27028
After assembling in the gravel parking lot in front of the office, we will bird along the trail that borders the community’s pond looking for waterfowl and birds of prey. Then we’ll explore a short nature trail bordering a wooded wetland. This area usually has a good diversity of birds and we may even watch a plane take off or land!
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REPONSIBLE ADULT. We suggest sturdy shoes, layers of clothing, snacks and water. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll also have loaners.

Electrify the Triad Launch Event
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Piedmont Triad Regional Council, 1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Forsyth Audubon, in partnership with several community organizations, is offering this important personal conservation opportunity to benefit birds. Climate change is the biggest threat to our birds. The “Electrify the Triad” campaign, following on our highly successful “Solarize the Triad “ campaign, gives you a chance to do your part to decrease harmful greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and mitigate this serious threat to birds.
To learn more come join us at the campaign launch event at Piedmont Triad Regional Council.

March Birds & Beers
2026-03-10 18:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
We will meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 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.

Second Saturday Bird Walk
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 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!
