NYC Audubon champions nature in the city’s five boroughs through a combination of engaging and entertaining programs, and innovative conservation campaigns. Through its efforts, NYC Audubon saves and protects over 350 species of birds that live in the 12,000 acres of vast and diverse wetlands, forests and grasslands of New York City.

Mission

NYC Audubon is a grassroots community that works for the protection of wild birds and habitat in the five boroughs, improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Vision

NYC Audubon envisions a day when birds and people in the five boroughs enjoy a healthy, liveable habitat.

Community

NYC Audubon has a diverse grassroots community of 10,000 members, volunteers and donors who have a passion for nature and wildlife, and a strong desire and drive to protect nature for generations to come. Through this community, NYC Audubon carries out chapter programs and projects.

NYC Audubon has an energetic and active group of volunteers who support the organization, its mission and the city in which they live. NYC Audubon is continually looking for new volunteers with various careers and skills to join their growing and diverse team. Volunteer assignments are intentionally flexible to support the demands of the hectic schedules of New York City residents.

Members are the crux of the advocacy programs initiated and supported by NYC Audubon. These individuals drive causes that protect the bird life in New York City. Members are also given access to a range of programs, classes and lectures in and around the five boroughs.

Donors consist of corporations, individuals and endowments that make the NYC Audubon mission possible. Each year, the NYC Audubon holds its annual Fall Roost benefit at which local leaders are honored for their commitment to protect New York City’s bird life. Recent honorees have included Mary Tyler Moore and Elliott Spitzer.

NYC Audubon is continually looking for new donors to expand its conservation programs and offer additional educational series to New York City schools and community organizations.