December Meeting
Falconry, A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey
Join us onTuesday December 9th 7:30-9:00 pm
About Us
Welcome to Wake Audubon Society – where our love for nature meets a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and providing programs, outings and activities where all can safely access and celebrate nature as their authentic selves.
Our Mission
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.
Volunteer with Us
As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, volunteers serve as officers and organize all of our activities. From passing first in our state Lights Out policies to greeting guests at our local events, thank you to everyone who has helped us in service in our communities. Together we can achieve more and more. Come, join us!

Upcoming Events & Bird Outings
Learn. Go birding. Volunteer. Advocate. Make friends. Everyone is welcome at our monthly meetings, bird outings, field trips, and conversation projects.
What You Can Do
Bird with Us
Bird with Us
See sites we frequent on our bird outings and counts. Enjoy them with us when scheduled on our calendar or Meetup or anytime on your own.
Learn to Bird
Learn to Bird
Curious about birding but not sure where to begin? Learn birding basics in our free, affirming and inclusive beginning birding workshop.
Make a Place for Birds
Make a Place for Birds
Create bird-friendly habitat in your own yard and promote planting and protecting native plants across our communities to provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife.
Take Action for Birds
Take Action for Birds
Be a champion for birds and wildlife. Join us in making your voice heard at our annual advocacy day or volunteer to spread the word about our Lights Out Wake campaign.
Attend an Event
Attend an Event
Attend an event that is right for you–whether it's learning something new at our monthly program meeting or making new friends on a bird outing or field trip.
Protect Wildlife
Protect Wildlife
Roll up your sleeves and volunteer with one of our many conservation projects restoring natural ecosystems and supporting species like chimney swifts and purple martins.
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