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FAST FACTS:

Organization

• Founded 1985

• Designated 501(c)(3)

• All-volunteer Board

Mission

To protect and restore birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through stewardship, education and advocacy for the benefit of all people and the earth.

Sanctuaries

• Audrey Carroll Sanctuary in Mt. Airy

• Fred Archibald Sanctuary in New Market

Sanctuary Events

• Bird & butterfly walks

• Bird seed & native plant sales

• Sanctuary volunteer days

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Birds bring both beauty and song into our lives. And they are harbingers of the health of our shared environment.

The Audubon Society of Central Maryland (ASCM) is a local, independent chapter of the National Audubon Society (NAS) and was established to help ensure vibrant bird populations and ecosystems continue to thrive in central Maryland. We align with NAS’s principle that the outdoors is for everyone, and that conserving nature and the environment transcends political, cultural and social boundaries.

As ASCM grapples with compounding threats to local birds and wildlife such as climate change, habitat loss and potential extinction in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties and part of Montgomery county, we seek to serve as a leading voice for the conservation of natural spaces throughout the region.

Our programs and activities are designed to engage all members of our community and enable them to lend a hand to preserve it for future generations. This includes everything from enjoying the public trails within our two sanctuaries, participating in nature walks, volunteering at our sanctuaries, or advocating for local and state environmental issues.

We recognize that it takes many voices and hands to advance our Mission. We welcome and seek volunteers, partnerships, service projects, and donors. Interested in making an impact? Please contact us!