CONSERVATION
For over 40 years, NYC Audubon's conservation programs have studied and advocated on behalf of the City's wild birds. Working with a network of volunteers and scientists as part of programs such as Project Safe Flight and Waterbirds of New York Harbor, we protect birds and preserve their habitat, from marshlands and nesting islands for herons and egrets to woodland park areas so important to migrating and nesting species.
ADVOCACY
Since our founding, we've engaged in advocacy work in all five boroughs to speak up for our birds and their habitats. In 1978, a cadre of regular Central Park bird watchers successfully opposed a Central Park Conservancy plan to “restore” the Ramble through changes such as tree removal. These fledgling activists soon founded the NYC Audubon Society and launched 40 years of dedicated advocacy for habitat preservation and protection for birds.
ENGAGEMENT
We believe the best way to create the next generation of conservationists is to instill a love of birding in them. To do that, we conduct over 200 education programs a year, including field trips to local birding hotspots and destinations out of state, a lecture series, our "Feathered Friends" After School Birding Club, classes, a seasonal nature center at Governors Island, community science opportunities, seasonal bird surveys, and volunteer events.
CONSERVATION
For over 40 years, NYC Audubon's conservation programs have studied and advocated on behalf of the City's wild birds. Working with a network of volunteers and scientists as part of programs such as Project Safe Flight and Waterbirds of New York Harbor, we protect birds and preserve their habitat, from marshlands and nesting islands for herons and egrets to woodland park areas so important to migrating and nesting species.
ADVOCACY
Since our founding, we've engaged in advocacy work in all five boroughs to speak up for our birds and their habitats. In 1978, a cadre of regular Central Park bird watchers successfully opposed a Central Park Conservancy plan to “restore” the Ramble through changes such as tree removal. These fledgling activists soon founded the NYC Audubon Society and launched 40 years of dedicated advocacy for habitat preservation and protection for birds.
ENGAGEMENT
We believe the best way to create the next generation of conservationists is to instill a love of birding in them. To do that, we conduct over 200 education programs a year, including field trips to local birding hotspots and destinations out of state, a lecture series, our "Feathered Friends" After School Birding Club, classes, a seasonal nature center at Governors Island, community science opportunities, seasonal bird surveys, and volunteer events.
Black Birders Week Is Soaring to Greater Heights!
May 29-June 4 | #BLACKBIRDERSWEEK2022From May 29 to June 4, the third annual Black Birders Week will take place under the theme "Soaring to Greater Heights." Black Birders Week is organized by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective, which seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black STEM professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career connection, and community engagement. The Collective aims to inspire new audiences to engage in nature and share the stories of Black conservationists from across the country. Learn more.
BIRD WITH NYC AUDUBON THIS SPRING
Registration Now Open | Free Walks across the CitySpring has sprung! NYC Audubon offers many free birding walks at parks around the City: Central Park, Queens Botanical Garden, Van Cortlandt Park, Governors Island, and much more. Learn more and RSVP.
SIXTH ANNUAL JAMAICA BAY HORSESHOE CRAB FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 4, 11am-2pm | Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeWith the American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, National Park ServiceCelebrate the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab! During the full and new moons of May and June, female horseshoe crabs come ashore in Jamaica Bay to lay eggs—a crucial food source for migrating shorebirds. Learn more about this and other upcoming festivals.
NYC AUDUBON CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE AND ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 8, 6pm | A Virtual Gathering with NYC Audubon, Free and Open to the PublicWhether you're a NYC Audubon member or just curious to learn more about our conservation, advocacy, and engagement work, please join us virtually to hear about our accomplishments over the past year and our goals for the year ahead. Our board election and annual meeting will precede the presentation. Learn more and register.view calendar
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
OUR WORK
Over 100 of the 350 bird species that depend on New York City are of conservation concern. NYC Audubon’s conservation programs research the dangers facing the birds that live in and migrate through New York City, engage our dedicated grassroots network of community scientists and volunteers, and provide innovative solutions that help birds.
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