**** Update 1/16 ****
As Owen Park will probably be closed for quite some time, we will be finding alternate locations for outings on the third Sat of the month for the foreseeable future.
In January and February it will take place at the NC Arboretum, and registration will be required. It will still be free - you can register here or via the event listings below,. Registration for the outings ends at 3:30pm on Friday 1/17 and Friday 2/14 respectively.
See our calendar for more details about outing locations and information.
Happy New Year!
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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!
BIRDATHON
In 2024, we focused on efforts to learn more about Northern Saw-whet Owls, who still maintain a small breeding population in the Canadian Zone spruce-fir forests of the North Carolina mountains. These populations are threatened by many issues, and their breeding behavior, habitat utilization, and movements are still poorly understood.
Stay tuned for 2025 Birdathon information!
Read more and see our donation form here - or click the button below!
Photo by Kameron Perensovich, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
UPCOMING EVENTS
Multiple DatesTue, Jan 21Beaver Lake Bird SanctuaryJan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USAJan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USACome volunteer to remove invasive plants and learn about native species found in the Sanctuary! Every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm, weather permitting. No need to sign up. Please keep an eye on the calendar for any cancellations!
Tue, Jan 21UNCA Reuter CenterJan 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMUNCA Reuter Center, Reuter Center, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USAJan 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMUNCA Reuter Center, Reuter Center, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USAWith David Lee and Lia Waldrum of Conserving Carolina. This speaker series highlights Conserving Carolina’s innovative floodplain restoration projects along the French Broad River, focusing on their role in mitigating flood risks, improving biodiversity, and enhancing water quality.
Sat, Jan 25Beaver Lake Bird SanctuaryJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USAJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USAGet ready to use your eyes and ears to connect with nature and some local feathered friends! Open to all ages but is tailored for families with kids aged 5-13. Scan the QR code on the image to register in advance or join as space allows for this program. Binoculars are available to borrow!- Multiple DatesSat, Feb 01Beaver Lake Bird SanctuaryFeb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Feb 08Jackson ParkFeb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMJackson Park, 801 4th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Feb 15North Carolina ArboretumFeb 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMNorth Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USAFeb 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMNorth Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USAOur third Saturday morning outings will be at TBD locations while Owen Park is closed. Feb will be at the NC Arboretum! You must register using the link on this calendar event so we can collect a list of names to give the Arboretum to arrange for entry. Registration closes at 3:30pm on Friday 1/14.
