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 bird walks at local birding hotspots across the five boroughs, 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 bird walks at local birding hotspots across the five boroughs, 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.
2023 Fall Roost Benefit
Monday, October 23, 6pm | One Hotel Brooklyn BridgeJoin us at our buzzy and bird cocktail party in Brooklyn as we celebrate environmentalist and documentary filmmaker Jeffrey Kimball for his contributions to our organization and bird conservation and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge for its commitment to sustainable practices and partnership with NYC Audubon to reduce bird collisions drastically. Learn more.
BIRD WITH US THIS FALL!
Fall outings are now on our website | Outings across the CityJoin NYC Audubon for hundreds of local bird outings and classes annually. Explore the City’s parks and natural areas with an expert guide to marvel at the hundreds of species of birds that frequent our urban landscape. Fall is one of the best times to bird in New York City! See our full calendar of outings here Learn more..jpg)
Visit us on Governors Island
Fridays-Sundays, from May 5 to October 29, 11am-5pm | Nolan Park House #17NYC Audubon has a seasonal island home, just a few minutes by ferry from lower Manhattan! Governors Island, a 172-acre island in New York Harbor, is now open to the public year round. Excellent habitat and a diverse variety of birdlife make it a birding hotspot, with over 220 species listed on eBird. Spring through fall, NYC Audubon occupies one of Governors Island’s historic houses. Visitors can talk birds with us out on the porch of the house, make bird art, check out our incredible exhibitions, and come bird with us. Learn more.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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