Upcoming events.
Pint Night for the CFBO
Join us for a brew for the birds and have a hang with our gang on Friday September 19th at Wilmington Brewing Company! For every pint of Taco Life purchased, $1 will be donated to support the CFBO! We'll be there with some merch and info so come say hey!
Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!
Burnt Mill Creek Eco Bird Walk with Cape Fear River Watch
Join us for a free Bird Walk along Burnt Mill Creek!
Cape Fear River Watch and Cape Fear Bird Observatory are partnering to provide a free walking tour in Burnt Mill Creek.
During the walk, we will learn about the ecosystem, environmental issues, and ongoing restoration work in Burnt Mill Creek, and have a chance to see some of the 190 documented bird species in the Burnt Mill Creek watershed.
Registration is required to secure a set of binoculars. Register HERE.
This tour is free and open to all ages. Donations will be accepted. Please consider bringing: sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), water, and comfortable walking shoes.
Please meet at the parking lot located at 2101 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 (next to Port City Java and Bridge Church).
Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!
Charity Oyster Roast
Join us on October 25th, 2025 from 3-6PM for a charity oyster roast event at Freya’s Haus, 55 Scotts Hill Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411.
Tickets are $65 ea. and include all you can eat local raw or steamed oysters courtesy of Gator Bay Oyster Company and a drink ticket to Freya’s Haus.
Pre purchase your tickets at Wild Bird & Garden, cash or check only - 3501 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC (910-343-6001). There are a limited number of tickets available.
Proceeds will benefit research and outreach programs at the Cape Fear Bird Observatory!
Wanting more than delicious oysters? enjoy Glizzies on the Go food truck!
This is a Rain or shine event*
*In the event of extreme weather, the oyster roast will be canceled and not rescheduled. In the case of a canceled event, your ticket price will be considered a tax deductible donation to the CFBO. Thank you.
*All sales final.
Burnt Mill Creek Eco Bird Walk with Cape Fear River Watch
Join us for a free Bird Walk along Burnt Mill Creek!
Cape Fear River Watch and Cape Fear Bird Observatory are partnering to provide a free walking tour in Burnt Mill Creek.
During the walk, we will learn about the ecosystem, environmental issues, and ongoing restoration work in Burnt Mill Creek, and have a chance to see some of the 190 documented bird species in the Burnt Mill Creek watershed.
Registration is required to secure a set of binoculars. Register HERE.
This tour is free and open to all ages. Donations will be accepted. Please consider bringing: sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), water, and comfortable walking shoes.
Please meet at the parking lot located at 2101 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 (next to Port City Java and Bridge Church).
Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!
Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!
Public Painted Bunting Banding Demo
Come join us for a super fun and informational public banding demonstration. We will be banding from 7-11am, but please feel free to stop by whenever you'd like during those hours. As always, Painted Buntings are wild animals and we cannot guarantee their appearance at this demonstration. However, we have high hopes that we will be able to band some at this demo. We hope to see you and your family and friends there!