Blue Ridge Audubon

Welcome to Blue Ridge Audubon!

Blue Ridge Audubon is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Buncombe, Henderson, and surrounding counties in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Our free program meetings, bird outings and special events are open to all -- members and non-members alike. We hope you'll join us!

August Newsletter

Program Meetings

Monthly Bird Outings

Calendar of Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are excited to announce an exclusive Falconry Experience to benefit the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary Renewal Project! You can read more here. Tickets will be available at that link on 8/29 at 9:00am ET.

The Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary renewal campaign is a multi-phase capital project to upgrade 500 + square feet of boardwalk, resurface the visitor parking lot, install a security gate and replace signage throughout the sanctuary. More details will be coming soon!

updated Fri Aug 21 2026

BIRDATHON

We are happy to announce that our Birdathon 2026 partner is once again SELVA Colombia! We will continue our fundraiser for environmental education and reforestation in Santa Maria, Boyacá to strengthen community engagement in bird tourism, restoration and protected area management.

SELVA has been working in the municipality of Santa Maria, Colombia, since 2014 to protect wintering Cerulean Warblers , as well as healthy populations of Canada Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher and other beloved migrants that summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Read more and download donation form here - or click the button below to donate.

Donate to Birdathon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Multiple Dates
Tuesday Workdays at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
Tue, Aug 25
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Multiple Dates
Monthly Bird Outing at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
Sat, Sep 05
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Birds and Bagels
Sun, Sep 06
Ridge Junction Overlook
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Multiple Dates
Monthly Bird Outing at Jackson Park
Sat, Sep 12
Jackson Park
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Multiple Dates
Plants for Birds Outings
Sat, Sep 12
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Multiple Dates
Third Saturday Outing at Lake Julian Park
Sat, Sep 19
Lake Julian Park Extension
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Swift Night Out
Thu, Sep 24
Civic Center (Harrah's) garage
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Falconry Experience
Sun, Sep 27
Location is TBD
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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that window collisions kill nearly one billion birds per year in the United States? Blue Ridge Audubon advocates for the protection of migratory and resident birds through the implementation of measures that will support their safety. Click here to learn more.

Interested in volunteering with us? Click here to fill out a short survey, and we'll get back to you about volunteer opportunities! Our chapter has had many successes over the years, thanks to all of the volunteers who donate their time and talents. Join us, and help make a difference for birds! Photo: Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary by Jamie Harrelson

By gardening with plants native to our region, you can help birds AND pollinators! Why are native plants important? Insects—a crucial food source for songbirds—have evolved with native plants and depend on them for sustenance. By providing food for insects, you also help sustain bird populations. Visit our Bird-Friendly Gardening page and stop by our demonstration garden at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary to learn more! Photo: Monarch on goldenrod by Will Stuart

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