
What we’re about
This group enjoys local (and regional) trips to see wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina. We focus on birdwatching, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding. We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our trips.
We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, prairie management at local parks, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and "citizen science" projects (such as Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count).
Wake Audubon has a group for youth (teens 12 - 18); you can read more about the Young Naturalists Group at http://www.wakeaudubon.org/ync.htm as the trips for YN are not posted on this Meetup site.
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: http://www.wakeaudubon.org/join.htm Wake Audubon meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. The meeting is open to the public.
Wake Audubon Society is a member of Audubon NC and of the National Audubon Society. We have a membership of about 1,200 and hold monthly meetings, field trips, bird walks and other activities. Wake Audubon is made up of a diverse group of people with a variety of interests and specialties; we're not just birders. Wake Audubon members share a common interest in wildlife, nature and environmental conservation: http://www.wakeaudubon.org/what_we_do.htm
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- Ghost-Chasers: Search for Blue Ghost Fireflies (Raleigh Parks event)Durant Nature Park, Raleigh, NC
Title: Ghost-Chasers: Search for Blue Ghost Fireflies
Date/time: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Durant Nature Preserve (probably south entrance; check back for updates).
Description: Piedmont blue ghost fireflies are spring fireflies. They are very elusive, so much so that they were only recently recognized as a new species in the Piedmont. We'll join the hunt as part of the City Nature Challenge 2024. Bring a flashlight and water bottle. Pre-registration is required, and participants must be 16 or older.
Cost: free
Register Off-site only (which is why the Meetup RSVP is closed): Requires a free login and password for Raleigh Parks website.
Login first at Raleigh Parks
Then register for this event at:
Registration link: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=328817925
This event is published on Wake Audubon Meetup in cooperation with Raleigh Parks and Recreation. For questions and more information, contact Tracy Feldman, (he/him/his), the Assistant Manager of Durant and Horseshoe Farm Preserves, at tracy.feldman@raleighnc.govNot open - Beginner Birders workshop (RSVP off-site) 2025.05.03Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Raleigh, NC
As of April 19, 9:30 a.m. we've reached capacity for this event. You're welcome to join our waitlist by completing the registration form (though, again, you'll be waitlisting rather than registering). Should anyone cancel, we'll notify those on waitlist in the order they joined.
Beginner Birders Program with Wake Audubon, Field Inclusive, and Raleigh Parks.
This is a free workshop that requires registration off Meetup. Register here: Beginner Birders Workshop May 3, 2025.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (arrive 8:45 a.m. if borrowing binoculars)
Location: Walnut Creek Wetlands Center, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC 27610Calling everyone curious about birding, but not sure where to begin!
Come join our next Beginner Birders workshop. This free public program teaches the basics of bird identification and bird songs; how to use binoculars, guides and apps; types of bird safety and ways to bird safely; and the importance of inclusion and allyship in birding and the outdoors. We’ll spend time outside putting your learning to quick use.
No binoculars? No problem! We have plenty of loaners to spare.
Our route outside will consist of a flat, paved surface.
Hosted by Wake Audubon, Field Inclusive, Inc. and City of Raleigh Parks, our mission is to provide safe, equitable and accessible outdoor experiences for everyone.
Note: Participation may be capped due to space restrictions, at which time notice of a wait list will be added to the top of the registration form. Please continue to register to join the waitlist. Should we receive cancellations, we’ll right away invite those on waitlist to confirm in the order registrations were received.
Reach Wake Audubon board member and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging co-chair Rick LaRose at rlarose.was@gmail.com with any questions.
We look forward to you beginning to bird with us on May 3!
Not open - Birding By Ear (Raleigh Parks event)Durant Nature Park, Raleigh, NC
Title: Birding by Ear
Date/time: Saturday, May 3, 10 am-12 noon
Location: Durant Nature Preserve (probably south entrance; check back for updates).
Description: Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (coming later this month)! Although it is sometimes difficult to spot birds, many people enjoy birds for their songs. Birds sing for many reasons, and often it helps them if their songs are different from those of other birds. We will discuss ways we can identify birds and learn about birds by listening to their songs. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.
Cost: $5
Register Off-site only (which is why the Meetup RSVP is closed): Requires a free login and password for Raleigh Parks website.
Login first at Raleigh Parks
Then register for this event at:
Registration link: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=360452506This event is published on Wake Audubon Meetup in cooperation with Raleigh Parks and Recreation. For questions and more information, contact Tracy Feldman, (he/him/his), the Assistant Manager of Durant and Horseshoe Farm Preserves, at tracy.feldman@raleighnc.gov
Not open - Plant Detectives (Raleigh Parks event)Durant Nature Park, Raleigh, NC
Title: Plant Detectives
Date/time: Saturday, May 3, 2 pm-4 pm
Location: Durant Nature Preserve (probably south entrance; check back for updates).
Description: According to NCpedia.org, there are over 4000 native plant species In North Carolina—if you look outside and just see a sea of green, you are not alone! This workshop will provide you with tools you can use to help distinguish one plant from another. We will also discuss why it matters which plants are which, to us and to other animals that eat plants. No experience necessary. Recommended for adults and children 7 years and older. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.
Cost: $5
Register Off-site only (which is why the Meetup RSVP is closed): Requires a free login and password for Raleigh Parks website.
Login first at Raleigh Parks
Then register for this event at:
Registration link: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=360474411This event is published on Wake Audubon Meetup in cooperation with Raleigh Parks and Recreation. For questions and more information, contact Tracy Feldman, (he/him/his), the Assistant Manager of Durant and Horseshoe Farm Preserves, at tracy.feldman@raleighnc.gov
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