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

Did you know that window collisions kill nearly one billion birds per year in the United States?

The Coalition for a Bird-friendly Asheville, a new organization, is an innovative approach to bird conservation. The organization's goal is to advocate for the protection of migratory and resident birds through the implementation of measures that will support their safety. Click here to learn more.

Photo: Black-throated Blue Warbler by Will Stuart