Image: Wild Turkey (Photo by Brian Smith)
Audubon Society of Central Maryland advances National Audubon's mission to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, through conservation projects at our wildlife sanctuaries and through education,
community science, and advocacy initiatives throughout our chapter territory.
We welcome your help.
Summer is Stunning at Our Sanctuaries!
We welcome you to explore and enjoy the solace and beauty of our two Frederick county sanctuaries.
Mt. Airy, MD
New Market, MD
Native Plant & Bird Seed Sale Starts September 10!
Buy your plants and bird seed from ASCM and you’ll be supporting our work to ensure bird populations thrive!
ASCM will be offering a high quality, affordable selection of plants, bird seed and bird seed mixtures that will bring a variety of birds to your yard. Not sure what to get? Let us help you:
Native Plants: Arrange for a free, one-hour consultation with a trained habitat advisor to help you decide. Learn more about our Wildlife Habitat Advisor Program. Or go to our DIY Native Plants for Birds webpage.
Bird Seed: Go to Cornell Labs’ Project Feeder Watch to help you choose the right combination of seeds and feeder types to attract specific birds.
The Big Sit is Back! Saturday, October 11
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with The Big Sit! ASCM is fielding a team to count birds at the Fred Archibald sanctuary, as well as undertake some friendly competition with the Frederick Bird Club (at our Audrey Carroll Sanctuary) to see the most species. Join us and help ASCM retain the coveted Golden Falcon trophy! Sign Me Up!
SUPPORT OUR MISSION! ASCM relies on donations to continue its important conservation work at our two sanctuaries. All donations are tax deductible and go 100 percent to help ensure bird populations thrive in central Maryland.
Thank you for your ongoing support of ASCM and its Mission!