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.
BIRD WITH NYC AUDUBON THIS SUMMER
Registration Now Open | Walks across the CityIn addition to fee-based walks, NYC Audubon offers free birding walks and festivals at parks around the City this summer: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Van Cortlandt Park, Jamaica Bay, Governors Island, and much more. Learn more.GOVERNORS ISLAND BIRD WALKS
Saturdays, May 7 through October 29, 2022, 2-3:30pm | Nolan Park #17, Governors IslandMeet Saturdays at 2pm in front of Nolan Park House #17 and see the birds of Governors Island with one of our expert guides! (Note: walks will not be offered on Saturdays, June 4 or July 9. The June 25 walk will be LGBTQ+ inclusive in celebration of Pride Month.) Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. Learn more.SUMMER FESTIVALS
Summer 2022 | Jamaica Bay, QueensHead out to the wilds of Queens this summer, for the Jamaica Bay Festival in July, and the Shorebirds Festival in August! Birdlife abounds in the bay all summer: you'll find migrating shorebirds as well as nesting wading birds, terns, American Oystercatchers, Osprey, Yellow Warblers, Tree Swallows, and more. 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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