named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Beginner Birder with Tom Damiani
Monthly field trips designed for newcomers to birdwatching, teaching binocular use and bird identification
Bird Song Project: A Sculpture Trail
Annual outdoor art exhibition featuring bird-inspired sculptures at Inlet Pond County Park, combining art and nature education
Friday Morning Birders
Weekly birdwatching walks at different local preserves, sometimes with themed mindfulness components
Spring Native Plant Sale
Annual sale of locally grown native plants to promote wildlife-friendly landscaping and habitat restoration
Tuesdays with Tom
Guided birding walks led by Tom Damiani at various preserves on the North Fork, focusing on seasonal bird species and habitats
Volunteer Weeding Events
Community habitat stewardship events focused on maintaining native plant gardens and rain gardens
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 3 activities
- Community birdhouse construction and distributionConstructs and distributes birdhouses and birdhouse kits to local elementary school children and community members to promote bird conservation and habitat support.
- Environmental education and birdwatching programsOrganizes beginner birdwatching walks, educational birding events, and nature walks for adults, families, and children at locations including Wolf Preserve, Veteran’s Memorial Park, and Inlet Pond County Park, often in partnership with local agencies.
- Roy Latham Nature Center operationsMaintains the Roy Latham Nature Center at Inlet Pond County Park, including the Red House, gardens, and trails, and hosts educational programs, hikes, and family events.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 3 activities
- International conservation fieldwork and documentationConducted field visits to key bird habitats in Honduras and published a photo gallery showcasing migratory bird species and habitats to support international conservation awareness.
- Shorebird monitoring and nest protectionConducts annual shorebird monitoring on approximately 18 beaches across the North Fork and installs string fencing around nest areas to protect species such as Piping Plovers; data is submitted to Southold Town, NY DEC, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
- Volunteer stewardship program managementOrganizes and manages a team of 18 volunteer stewards who collect and record shorebird monitoring data for submission to government agencies, supporting long-term conservation efforts.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Beach cleanups and plastic pollution reductionConducts periodic beach cleanups to remove marine debris and supports turtle rescue efforts as part of broader conservation initiatives to reduce plastic pollution on the North Fork.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Bird Song Project sculpture trailHosts an annual outdoor art and music event featuring bird-inspired sculptures at Inlet Pond County Park, combining immersive art and live music to engage the public with bird conservation themes.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Conservation advocacy and environmental reviewReviews environmental impacts of proposed developments, submits written testimony to local hearings, and advocates for conservation policies such as the successful passage of New York State's Clean Air, Clean Water, and Green Jobs Bond Act.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Native plant and garden initiativesManages and maintains native plant gardens including the Berries for Birds Garden and Rain Garden, and hosts an annual native plant sale featuring over sixty species of locally grown native plants to support bird habitat and public education.
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Artificial Nesting Habitat Management 1 activity
- Osprey nesting platform construction and installationBuilds and installs osprey nesting platforms to support the growing osprey population on the North Fork of Long Island.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Stewardship and habitat maintenance at Inlet Pond County ParkPerforms ongoing stewardship including trail maintenance, removal of invasive species such as privet, planting native trees and plants, and constructing protective fencing to support native wildlife and migratory birds.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$80K65%
Program service revenue$23K19%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$135K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +91.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Andy Senesac — Board Member
- Carol Edwards — Board Member
- Colleen McDonough — Board Member
- Ellen Birenbaum — Board Member
- Margaret Steinbugler Nov-Dec — Board Member
- Mimi Fahs — Board Member
- Paula Marra — Board Member
- Robin Simmen — Board Member
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Aves Honduras Partner — Collaborated on field visits to bird habitats and conservation areas in Honduras.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates on weed management research and educational initiatives related to invasive species.
- East End Arts & Humanities Council Partner — Curates, installs, and maintains the Bird Song Project sculpture trail in collaboration with North Fork Audubon Society.
- Group for the East End Partner — Collaborates on shorebird monitoring and community education initiatives.
- Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center Partner — Collaborates with Cornell Cooperative Extension on horticultural and weed management research and outreach.
- National Audubon Network — North Fork Audubon Society is a chapter of National Audubon.
- National Audubon Society Funder — Provided a grant to fund the purchase of four native white oak trees.
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Submits collected shorebird monitoring data to NY DEC.
- New York Eastern Bluebird Association Network — NFAS President Peggy Lauber is a member and collaborates on bluebird stewardship activities.
- ReWild Long Island Partner — Donated native plant species for the Berries for Birds Garden
- Southold Peconic Civic Association Partner — Co-founded and jointly supported by a board member who also serves on the North Fork Audubon Society board.
- Southold Town Partner — Conducts shorebird monitoring on behalf of Southold Town.
- Southold Town Planning Board Government — Submits comments and engages with the planning board on environmental review processes.
- Suffolk County Government — Funded the Bird Song Project sculpture trail event.
- Suffolk County Department of Health Partner — Co-hosts nature walk series events.
- Suffolk County Parks Partner — Partner in the stewardship of the Roy Latham Nature Center and Inlet Pond County Park.
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Government — Submits compiled shorebird monitoring data for federal reporting.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Behavioral Change Through Mindful Engagement with Naturemethodology: mindful_birdingBy using guided birdwatching and immersive ecological experiences, we cultivate stewardship because mindful, personal connection to nature shifts attitudes and behaviors toward conservation.
- Community-Engaged Conservationmethodology: community-based conservationBy combining grassroots advocacy, education, and hands-on conservation projects, we foster public investment in ecosystem protection because community ownership leads to more durable and effective conservation outcomes.
- Full Life Cycle Migratory Bird Conservationmethodology: migratory_life_cycle_conservationBy protecting migratory birds across all stages of their life cycle and throughout international ranges, we ensure species survival because threats during migration or wintering compromise population resilience regardless of breeding-ground protections.
- Integrated Pest Management for Habitat Protectionmethodology: integrated-pest-managementBy applying integrated pest management in natural and agricultural areas, we reduce invasive species’ impacts on native ecosystems because targeted, ecologically-informed control preserves habitat integrity with minimal collateral damage.
- Native Ecosystem Restoration to Support Biodiversitymethodology: native-species-restorationBy planting native species such as white oak and berry-producing trees, we restore foundational elements of local food webs because native flora support insect, bird, and mammal populations more effectively than non-native alternatives.