What we’re about
Welcome to Wake Audubon Society – where our love for nature meets a commitment to inclusion, and belonging and providing programs, outings and activities where all can safely access and celebrate nature as their authentic selves.
As a chapter of Audubon NC and the National Audubon Society, our 1,900-strong community in Wake, Johnston, Franklin, and Nash counties, North Carolina, is proud to lead education, conservation, and advocacy efforts to grow our region responsibly and with concern for the birds, wildlife and places we all live.
There is no requirement to join Wake Audubon Society in order to be a member of this Meetup. There is no fee for this Meetup. We encourage you to join Wake Audubon, however, as we depend on member fees to support our environmental projects.
This group enjoys local (and regional) outings to experience wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina. We focus on birding, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding. We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our outings.
Wake Audubon hosts free, public, in-person educational programs that are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W Jones St. Raleigh, NC, 4th floor meeting room. Most of these programs can also be viewed virtually via Zoom. See the topic, and confirm the location and Zoom link for each program in our Meetup or calendar posts.
We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, invasive species removal, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and community science projects such the Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count.
Thanks for your interest in Wake Audubon. Come, join us!
Our mission statement: "To foster knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of nature; to encourage responsible environmental stewardship; to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wake Audubon Meeting: Exploring Moth Diversity in Wake CountyNature Research Center, Raleigh, NC
**Wake Audubon Monthly Meeting: Exploring Moth Diversity in Wake County, NC (**Meeting is In Person and Zoom)
Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Exploring Moth Diversity in Wake County, NC: Survey Techniques & Conservation Insights
Speaker: Thomas Reed
Location: NCMNS Nature Research Center, 121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, 4th floor meeting room
Description: In this presentation, we will explore the remarkable diversity of native moths, their ecological importance, and the challenges they face due to habitat loss, climate change, and light pollution. Thomas will share insights from biological surveys and citizen science projects, offering practical ways to attract and support moth populations in your own backyard. By understanding and protecting these often-overlooked pollinators, we can help preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.
Speaker Bio: Wildlife biologist and naturalist Thomas Reed specializes in reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, with a strong passion for conservation and fieldwork. He is the Open Space Manager for Wake County Government.This meeting will be held In-person + Zoom
Park (for free after 6:30 pm) and walk to the main museum entrance on Jones Street, just to the right of the giant globe. Since the NCSM is closed at night, someone will be at the door ONLY from 7 to 7:45 to let you in, so be on time. Take the elevator to the fourth floor meeting room. The east-facing entrance to the "old wing" of the museum will not be used. If you feel unwell, please stay home and enjoy our presentation over Zoom.
https://www.zoom.us/joinMeeting code: 831 3786 5298
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*Last updated 2025-03-20 by Beegle
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- Birding at Williamson Preserve 2025-07-11 (Register Off Meetup)Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, Raleigh , NC
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025: 8:00 TO 10:30 AM
Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC
Note: The dirt road portion of Mial Plantation Road is permanently closed, so stay on Smithfield Road and turn right on Mials Plantation, then left after the church into the driveway of the white building, just at the closed road signs. Watch out for a deep hole or two when you park.
Leader this month will be Lynn Erla Beegle
The trip is full. Attendees should watch for an email to see if the walk will be held or canceled in case of heavy rain. The preserve is also a popular bicycle route, but it closes when it rains to prevent trail damage. The preserve gates might be closed but the email will let you know the status of the walk, as we can usually have the walk after a rain.Join Wake Audubon and Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) for a morning of birding and exploring the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve near the Wake County / Johnston County line. Our experienced birder will guide you through the meadow and Two Ponds Loop covering about 2 miles of mostly dirt trails. Join this wonderful morning stroll and see what birds you can find. Please wear good walking shoes and layers, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as dogs may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event, but REGISTRATION ON TLC's WEBSITE IS REQUIRED .
Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this is a great chance to connect with nature and learn about the diverse bird species that call the grasslands, woodlands, and ponds home. Check out what we may find here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4669077
TLC maintains a waitlist, so be sure to join TLC's waitlist if their event is full. Joining our Meetup waitlist for this event will NOT register you for this event.
VERY IMPORTANT: After a heavy rain, the preserve may be closed to prevent erosion, so we may have to cancel the outing OR meet in the church parking lot just before you get to the gated entrance. You should receive an email from TLC if the event is cancelled and we will update this post.
