New Hope
Audubon Society
New Hope Audubon is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Chatham, Durham, Orange and parts of surrounding counties in central North Carolina. Our members live in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, and surrounding rural areas. New Hope Audubon strives to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, advocacy, and outdoor enjoyment. Look for us on Facebook (page and group), Twitter, and Meetup.
Announcements
MONTHLY MEETING: Our next meeting will be 7:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Debbie Roos will give a talk about “Native Plants in Chatham County.” Please join us at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill (100 Old Mason Farm Rd. on Hwy. 15-501 at the intersection with Old Mason Farm Rd.) . There is no charge for admission and all are welcome, members and non-members alike. Click or tap here for more information.
NHAS FIELD TRIP TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA: Friday to Monday, January 17-20, 2020 (Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend). Pungo Lake, Phelps Lake, Lake Mattamuskeet, the Outer Banks, and Alligator River. Limit of 15 participants. The trip is full, but we will keep a waiting list. Click or tap here for more information.
SEE OUR LIST OF NATIVE PLANTS AND RECOMMENDED SOURCES! It’s not too late to put in native plants this year and winter will be a good time to plan your garden for spring. Our list of recommended native plants for a bird-friendly garden is now compatible with your smart phone. Click or tap here for our list. Also we have a list of recommended sources for native plants. Click or tap here for the webpage with the list.
VISIT OUR “FIELD NOTES” BLOG: Be sure to keep up with the latest posts including: Deer Wars, Easing into Nightfall, Saving the Birds One Yard at a Time, Recovering with Birds, Spring Birding in Coastal Southeast Texas, How Are Wild Animals Injured? Go to blog.
