Whether you’re planting native gardens, monitoring bird populations, protecting nesting shorebirds, or advocating for stronger conservation policy, there are countless ways to get involved—and make a measurable impact for birds.
Our work advances 91°µÍø’s Flight Plan, a unified strategy to protect birds and the places they need across hemispheric flyways. In South Carolina, that means on-the-ground action across the coast, coastal plain, and interior forests—focused on climate resilience, bird-friendly communities, and science-driven habitat conservation.
At the Francis Beidler Forest and Silver Bluff 91°µÍø sanctuaries, volunteers assist with trail maintenance, habitat restoration, native plantings, events, and education. These roles are ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to learn more about local ecosystems. If you're interested in volunteering at Silver Bluff 91°µÍø Center and Sanctuary, click here.
Support birds in your neighborhood by helping us build bird-friendly communities through native planting projects. Join garden workdays or help restore native habitat at schools, public spaces, and sanctuaries. Even small patches of native plants provide vital food and shelter for birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Brown Thrasher, and Northern Cardinal. To learn more about using native plants for birds, visit here.
Help track and protect birds through hands-on science:
Climate Watch: Survey species affected by climate change. Counters need in SC! Learn more here.
Christmas Bird Count: Join the nation’s longest-running bird survey.
International Shorebird Survey (ISS): Help gather information on Shorebirds and the wetlands they depend on, learn more .
Great Backyard Bird Count: Report your sightings during the .
Banded Bird Reporting: Submit sightings to understand bird movements and survival. If you find a banded bird report it
Oyster Catcher Band Re-sighting: Look for and report banded Oyster Catchers on wintering sites .
Speak up for birds and the environment. Become an advocate to help advance policies that protect habitat and fight climate change. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page if you'd like to learn more about being an advocate for birds!
We welcome volunteers with all kinds of skills. Whether you can build, repair, organize, or support, there’s a place for you in our work. Help us maintain facilities and trails, support staff at events, assist with data entry or outreach, or contribute your talents in photography, writing, design, carpentry, tech support, and more. Whatever your strengths, we can put them to work for birds. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you!
Don’t have time to volunteer? You can still make a difference.
Make a donation or become a monthly supporter to help us protect birds and the places they need—here in South Carolina and across their full migratory flyways. Every gift supports on-the-ground conservation, habitat restoration, education, and advocacy efforts across the state.
Protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds like Wilson’s Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns by becoming a Shorebird Steward. Volunteers monitor nesting sites, engage beachgoers, and ensure chicks have the space they need to survive. Visit the Shorebird Steward page for more information on upcoming trainings!
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