For over 100 years, Audubon has believed that we all share a responsibility to care for this planet as our home. Our organization has been guided by a mission that seeks to protect birds, wildlife and their habitat. We have found success by adhering to a simple principle: that people are not the problem, they are the solution. And with nearly 500 Audubon Chapters, close to a half million members and a growing national network of Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries, we continue to make good on our promise.

Through its education, science and public policy initiatives, Audubon engages people in conservation. Audubon's Centers, and its sanctuaries and education programs are developing the next generation of conservation leaders by providing opportunities for families, students, teachers and others to learn about and enjoy the natural world. The science program is focused on connecting people with nature through projects like and Great Backyard Bird Count and "State of the Birds" reports. Audubon's volunteer Citizen Scientists participate in research and conservation action in a variety of ways, from monitoring bird populations and restoring critical wildlife habitat to implementing healthy habitat practices in their own backyards. Audubon's public policy programs are supported by a strong foundation of science, environmental education, and grassroots engagement. Working with a network of state offices, chapters, and volunteers, Audubon works to protect and restore our natural heritage.

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