About Us

We protect birds and the places that matter to them.

With a century of conservation history in North Carolina, Audubon strives to conserve and restore the habitats we share with all wildlife, focusing on the needs of birds.

Our History
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Our History

The mission of the National Audubon Society's North Carolina State Office is to help conserve and restore the North Carolina habitats we share with all wildlife, focusing on the needs of birds.

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Staff & Office Locations
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Staff & Office Locations

Find our mailing address and staff contact listings.

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Our Board
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Our Board

Meet our volunteer board.

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Annual Reports
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Annual Reports

Download the Audubon NC Annual Reports.

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Newsletters
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Newsletters

Our newsletter is now printed three times a year, and is delivered to members of the National Audubon Society living in North Carolina.

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E-News
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E-News

Audubon NC publishes a monthly e-newsletter with updates on our conservation work around the state and info about upcoming events.

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Meet Our Staff

Protecting Land Birds Across North Carolina
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Protecting Land Birds Across North Carolina

Meet Curtis Smalling. Curtis ensures North Carolina’s birds are protected throughout their entire annual life cycle.

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Preserving A Place for All Birds to Thrive
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Preserving A Place for All Birds to Thrive

Meet Center Director Robbie Fearn. Robbie oversees our conservation work engaging citizens and scientists on the importance of preserving bird habitats on the Outer Banks.

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Finding The Reward In Helping Birds Thrive
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Finding The Reward In Helping Birds Thrive

Meet Lindsay Addison. Lindsay works on the ground to manage, monitor, and protect coastal birds in North Carolina and beyond.

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Building Bird-Friendly Communities
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Building Bird-Friendly Communities

Meet Kim Brand. With Audubon, Kim is engaging citizens across North Carolina to take actions that help birds thrive where we all live, in cities and towns.

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Integrating Biological Study with Practical Management
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Integrating Biological Study with Practical Management

Meet Aimee Tomcho. For Aimee, being a conservation biologist means integrating traditional biological study with practical management techniques.

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Fosteringg Connections Among People and Programs
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Fostering Connections Among People and Programs

Meet Tatum Isenberger. Tatum works to connect conservationists with environmental projects that will have a lasting impact on North Carolina's birds.

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Latest News

The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’
News

The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’

After decades of declining populations and habitat loss, the elusive subspecies is now listed under the Endangered Species Act.

At Chapter Day, Audubon Leaders Celebrate Successes and Reinvent for the Future
Advocacy

At Chapter Day, Audubon Leaders Celebrate Successes and Reinvent for the Future

Chapters connect people and inspire action, despite shutdowns and stay-home orders.

Staff Check on Coastal Birds After Isaias Storms Past
Coastal Islands Sanctuary Program

Staff Check on Coastal Birds After Isaias Storms Past

Birds that nested early fared well, but Brown Pelicans and Black Skimmers lost chicks that were too young to fly.

Horses and Flying Logs: Using Old and New Forestry Methods to Improve Bird Habitat
Forestry In Action

Horses and Flying Logs: Using Old and New Forestry Methods to Improve Bird Habitat

Forest Landbird Legacy Program helps Ashe County landowner restore forested property.

Audubon Launches Virtual Planning App for Currituck Marsh Restoration
Donal O'Brien Jr.  Sanctuary And Audubon Center

Audubon Launches Virtual Planning App for Currituck Marsh Restoration

Funded by state and federal grants, new web app helps land managers protect marshes and coastal communities.

New Living Shoreline Protects Marshes, Birds at Pine Island
Coast

New Living Shoreline Protects Marshes, Birds at Pine Island

Supported by state conservation trust funding, new project reduces erosion using nature-based solutions.

Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks Across North Carolina
Media Releases

Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks Across North Carolina

— With approval from Congress, the Great American Outdoors Act goes to the President to sign.
Coastal Nesting Update: Black Skimmer Banding Takes Off
Coast

Coastal Nesting Update: Black Skimmer Banding Takes Off

Pelicans, egrets, terns fledging chicks as summer heats up.

Despite Pandemic, Momentum Builds for Birds at Legislature
Advocacy

Despite Pandemic, Momentum Builds for Birds at Legislature

End-of-session recap: Conservation funding remains intact for now, while new bill will bolster native plants.

Audubon Advocates Flock Virtually for Biggest Advocacy Day Yet
Conservation

Audubon Advocates Flock Virtually for Biggest Advocacy Day Yet

Nearly 100 members meet with lawmakers for first-ever virtual Advocacy Day.

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