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 collisions monitoring 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 bird outings at local birding hotspots across the five boroughs, a lecture series, our "Feathered Friends" After School Birding Club, classes, a seasonal environmental 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 collisions monitoring 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 bird outings at local birding hotspots across the five boroughs, a lecture series, our "Feathered Friends" After School Birding Club, classes, a seasonal environmental center at Governors Island, community science opportunities, seasonal bird surveys, and volunteer events.
WINTER LECTURE SERIES
Bob Bell | December 5, 7pmOut of the Lyme Light and into the Sunlight describes the journey taken by author Robert "Bob" Bell after contracting Lyme disease. Amidst an exhausting barrage of medications and fiery nerve pain, Bob turned to his love of nature and discovered the therapeutic benefits of birding. For our second lecture, Bob will discuss his book and birding as therapy, regardless of one’s physical ability. Register here!
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
18 different locations! | Sunday, December 17The 124th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is here! From Inwood Hill to Stuyvesant Cove, Central Park to Randall’s Island, on December 17, birders will flock to parks all across Manhattan to partake in the nation's longest-running community science bird project. Register here.
BIRD WITH NYC AUDUBON
Winter Birding | Outings across the CityJoin NYC Audubon for hundreds of local bird outings and classes. Explore the City’s parks and green areas with an expert guide to marvel at the hundreds of species of birds that frequent our urban landscape. Beginner birder? Winter is one of the best times to start birding! See our full calendar of outings here!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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