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SUMMARY:Miller Park Invasive Removal - The Big Sweep
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Shelter 5 at 9 am\, 2500 Queen St. 27103 \nRegister here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-sweep-invasive-plant-removal-miller-park-tickets-1734107655679 \nAll 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
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/miller-park-invasive-removal-the-big-sweep/
LOCATION:Miller Park\, 2641 Queen St\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Birding Basics for Millennials
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/birding-basics-for-millennials/
LOCATION:Southside Branch Library\, 3185 Buchanan St\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Outing
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching 101: An Introduction to Backyard Birds
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nREGISTER HERE for this free workshop!
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/bird-watching-101-an-introduction-to-backyard-birds/
LOCATION:Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden\, 215 S Main St\, Kernersville\, NC\, 27284\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Class,Bird Walk
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SUMMARY:eBird 201 with Rob Rogers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event will be in a private home. The address will updated over email to participants. \nhttps://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/840450/
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/ebird-201-with-rob-rogers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:The Big Sit
DESCRIPTION:Location: Bethabara Trail\, 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem\, NC 27106 \nDate: Saturday\, October 11th \, 2025\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nHave 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?\nJoin us for the 2025 BIG SIT! \nWe 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! \nALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!\nSIGN UP FOR EVENT REMINDERS HERE: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44AEA92AABFD0-58143298-2025 \nDon’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, and any binoculars\, scopes\, or cameras you may wish to use. \nParking will be available at the following locations: \nBethabara Visitor Center: 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem\, NC 27106 (General parking)\n[Bethabara Moravian Church: 2100 Bethabara Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC 27106 (Paved trail Accessibility parking)]
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/the-big-sit/
LOCATION:Bethabara Visitor Center\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Outing
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the paved parking lot behind Historic Bethabara Park Visitors Center\, 2147 Bethabara Rd.\n\nJoin 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/mindful-birding/
LOCATION:Bethabara Visitor Center\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Outing
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SUMMARY:October Birds & Beers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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. \nPlease let us know right away if you plan to attend. You can submit your RSVP using the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/\nIf you need to cancel\, you can use that same link to update your RSVP. \nTo 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.
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/october-birds-beers/
LOCATION:River Birch Lodge\, 3324 Robinhood Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Dinner
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SUMMARY:Forsyth Audubon Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWe will meet at the Central Library in downtown Winston.\n\nA link to sign up will be available here shortly and publicized in our upcoming October newsletter.
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/forsyth-audubon-book-club/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Central Library\, 660 West Fifth Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Fourth Monday Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/fourth-monday-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Long Creek Park\, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road\, Pfafftown\, NC\, 27040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our monthly chapter meeting! [br]\nSpeaker: Pam DeNeve\nTalk: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? How the Landlord of the Uplands Helps 365 Species Survive Including many Birds!!!
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/monthly-chapter-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Highland Presbyterian Activity building\, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27103\, United States
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SUMMARY:eBird 101 with Rob Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Forsyth Audubon is offering another eBird 101 class at the Clemmons Library Auditorium on Wednesday\, 10/29 at 6 PM. \nThe indomitable Rob Rogers will be going over the basics of eBird\, the quintessential birding app for logging the species you’ve seen. \nHe is encouraging participants to download the app ahead of the class\, and set up an account. Instructions to do so can be found here\, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Rob with any questions at robrogers18@gmail.com. \nWe are encouraging people to sign up through Mobilize so we have a rough headcount. The auditorium can fit 90 people\, so bring a friend!
URL:https://forsythaudubon.org/event-calendar/ebird-101-with-rob-rogers/
LOCATION:Clemmons Branch Library\, 6365 James St.\, Clemmons\, NC\, 27012\, United States
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