Connecting People with Nature

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Audubon in the Field State Programs, Centers and
Chapters
Connecting People with Nature
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The Audubon Family United by Common Interests,
Mission and Shared Membership
National Audubon Society
500 Independent Organizations
Mission
Members
Chapters
Audubon Field Programs in States (inc. IBA and
Centers)
Volunteers
Programs Projects
Audubon Home, DC Program Support Offices
Other Independent Audubons
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Effective Conservation Action
Core Program Areas
Operating Units
NationalSupport Staff
Policy
Effective Conservation Action!
States/ Centers/Programs
Education
Chapters
Science
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Audubon State Programs and Centers
Our field operations network, where major
conservation activities are managed at the state
level, and people learn about birds and IBAs and
connect with nature at Audubon Centers.
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• Audubon State Programs
• 26 State Offices
• Audubon Centers 82 Centers planned or
  operating
• IBA Programs Part of every State Office
• Strategic Plans 17 complete or in development
• State Boards Active in 23 States (not MS, ND,
  OR)
• State Newsletters 22 State newsletters
• Other Communications Annual reports, special
  publications on IBAs, citizen science, or
  education, Advocacy legislative newsletters
  State e-mail activist alerts listserves
• State Web Sites 23 State Program Web sites

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Six Essential Elements of a State Program

• Administration and Management
• Development
• Science and Bird Conservation
• Chapter and Member Services
• Communications and Education
• Conservation Advocacy and Campaigns

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• Audubon Centers
• 72 Audubon Centers
• 30 Operating
• 1 Under Construction
• 16 Pre-Construction
• 14 In Planning
• 11 Operated by Partners
• Centers on the Web All operating Centers are
  listed on
• the Web at www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/inde
  x.html

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The Audubon Education Experience

• Direct Experience in Nature, Outdoors
• Interactive, Inquiry-based, Hands-on
• Science Based, Science Focused
• Social, Personalized
• Leading to Action

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Audubon Chapters
Our on-the-ground volunteer grassroots network --
active, committed bird enthusiasts, monitors and
conservationists throughout the country.
Chapters per State
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• Audubon Chapters Programs
• 492 Active Chapters
• Chapter Territory a Chapters territory is
  defined by Zip
• Codes chosen by the Chapter
• Members in Chapters 3/4ths of all Audubon
• members reside in the territory of a
  Chapter
• Chapter Support 364 Chapters reside in a state
  with a
• State Program 127 supported by Chapter
  Services Office
• Chapter Leaders over 5000 Chapter volunteers
• Chapter Staff 39 Chapters have staff more
  than 100 total
• Chapters on the Web All Chapters are listed on
  the Audubon Web at www.audubon.org/chapter

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Essential Elements of A Chapter

• A Chapter of the National Audubon Society is an
  organization that enables Audubon members and
  others to meet and share an appreciation of their
  common interests, creating a culture of
  conservation in their community through education
  and advocacy focusing on the conservation and
  restoration of birds, other wildlife and their
  habitats.

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Essential Elements of A Chapter

• A Chapter is committed to
• - furthering the shared mission
• - providing educational programs and activities
• - empowering citizens
• - maintaining active communication and outreach

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Chapters Extend Culture of Conservationby
involving Members, Volunteers and the Community

• Education
• Publications
• Habitat Restoration
• Online Birding Resources
• Center Based Programs
• School Based Programs
• Teen Leader Programs
• Adult Classes
• Advocacy
• Advocate for Public Policy (Local, State,
  National)
• Influence Consumer Behavior
• Defending Birds in Court
• Habitat Conservation/Preservation
• Important Bird Areas
• Wetlands/Forests
• Sanctuaries

• Member Enjoyment
• Field Trips
• Camps
• Nature Shop
• Monthly Programs
• Birding and Nesting Trails
• Fellowship and Shared Values
• Citizen Science
• Christmas Bird Count
• Breeding Bird Atlas
• Neighborhood Bird Census
• Project Feeder Watch

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Local, State and National Collaboration
Ecosystems/ IBAs will be identified and
protected through the collaboration of Chapter
Volunteers, IBA/ State/Centers Staff and the
Science Office.
IBA/State/Centers Staff
Chapters
Science Office
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The Greening of America All Audubon Programs
Nationwide
January 2005
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State and Chapter ServicesInformation and
Referral

• Toll-free phone number [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Email chapter_services_at_audubon.org or
  ltennefoss_at_audubon.org
• Mailing Address
• Audubon Chapter Services
• 711 University Avenue
• Sacramento, CA 95825