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

Audubon Invites Volunteers to Celebrate 125 Years of the Christmas Bird Count
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Audubon Invites Volunteers to Celebrate 125 Years of the Christmas Bird Count

Joining the longest-running bird census is a way for individuals to help conservationists protect birds.

Pine Island Year in Review: Marsh Research, Wildlife Surveys, and More
Donal O'Brien Jr.  Sanctuary And Audubon Center

Pine Island Year in Review: Marsh Research, Wildlife Surveys, and More

We launched new research and advanced restoration projects at our Outer Banks sanctuary, with the help of new partnerships, staff, and volunteers.

The Next Phase of Responsible Offshore Wind Energy
Climate

The Next Phase of Responsible Offshore Wind Energy

Audubon and our partners are advocating for responsible offshore wind energy in BOEM’s latest planning phase for the central Atlantic Coast.

The Silver Lining for a Declining Grassland Songbird
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The Silver Lining for a Declining Grassland Songbird

Henslow’s Sparrows have been declining since the 1950s, but their resilience and an unlikely safe haven provide hope for their survival.

Less Light, More Trees for Migrating Birds
Urban Forestry

Less Light, More Trees for Migrating Birds

Cities and towns can be places where migrating birds thrive—with the expansion and conservation of our urban forests.

Establish New Roots this Native Plants Week 2024
Media Releases

Establish New Roots this Native Plants Week 2024

It’s easier and more popular than ever to sow native seeds this fall, thanks to a myriad of new state and local policies—just in time for North Carolina Native Plants Week Oct. 20-26.

Post-Helene Updates and Support for Western NC, Audubon Chapters
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Post-Helene Updates and Support for Western NC, Audubon Chapters

Our mountain chapters were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Recovery will be long and difficult, but chapters also report some parks and preserves are already reopening. Work days are scheduled for others.

Audubon Members Gather at NC Summit
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Audubon Members Gather at NC Summit

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, staff and chapters come together to strengthen bonds, share inspiration.

Conservationist and Native Plant Advocate to Speak at Audubon Summit
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Conservationist and Native Plant Advocate to Speak at Audubon Summit

Secretary Reid Wilson to deliver keynote address.

Coastal Nesting Recap: Piping Plover Fledglings, Poop Research, Coyotes, and More
Coast

Coastal Nesting Recap: Piping Plover Fledglings, Poop Research, Coyotes, and More

Birds at Audubon’s coastal sanctuaries faced a number of challenges this year—some of which were too much to overcome.

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