2024 Audubon North Carolina Summit

Flock together with Audubon members to Durham for a birdy weekend of inspiration and fall migration.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Photo: Chris Keele/Audubon Photography Awards

Registration is closed. See you on Oct. 4!

Intro

Celebrate fall migration and step into advocacy for birds at the 2024 Audubon North Carolina Summit in Durham this October! 

Audubon chapters and members have been working hard to build a state-wide community of bird lovers and bird advocates. After landmark native plants and local advocay wins in the past year, now is a great time to celebrate birds, and inspire each other. Registration is closed.

Co-hosted with New Hope Bird Alliance, this weekend-long event has something for everyone and is timed perfectly to coincide with peak fall migration. Plus, we have a slate of workshops to help you hone your advocacy and birdwatching skills. 

Details

  • Date: October 4-6, 2024.
  • Location/Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn Durham
  • Registration is closed. There is still limited space at the Friday night welcome reception in downtown Durham and on Saturday/Sunday field trips. If you're interested, contact Ben Graham at ben.graham@audubon.org.
  • Detailed schedule and a list of workshop and field trip descriptions are here. Note: When you register, you'll be asked to choose your workshops and field trips.

Cost

Early bird registration is $130. Registration cost is fully refundable up to midnight on Sept. 27. 

Scholarships are available for currently enrolled students who are members of Audubon campus chapter in North Carolina. For more information, contact Ben Graham at ben.graham@audubon.org.

Program

We have an exciting schedule of speakers, workshops, and field trips. Schedule at a glance:

  • Friday, Oct. 4
    • 9-noon: Morning Workshops
    • 1-3 pm: Afternoon Workshops
    • 5-7 pm: Welcome Reception hosted by the New Hope Bird Alliance at Bull McCabes Irish Pub.
  • Saturday, Oct. 5
    • 7-noon: Morning field trips
    • 12:30-5 pm: Afternoon field trips
    • 6-9 pm: Reception and banquet
  • Sunday, Oct. 6
    • 7 am - 1 pm: Morning field trips

For detailed information, check out our Summit Program and Field Trip list. Again, you will be asked to sign up for workshops and field trips when you register for the Summit.

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