People will only conserve what they care about, but people are decreasingly connected to nature. Our Community Naturalists deliver in-person and virtual environmental education programs to people of all ages to create lasting connections with nature in their communities. To engage even more people in bird conservation, we develop trainings and resources for educators.
If you're a parent, teacher, or educator, we can help you foster a love of nature and interest in science among your students. Download our free education resources, learn new curricula at an educator workshop, get involved in volunteer science programs, or join us for a field program in Wyoming or Colorado! Sign up for emails to hear about upcoming opportunities. For questions, please contact jacelyn.downey@audubon.org.
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Based out of Pagosa Springs, our Community Naturalist program provides youth and adult education programming to southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. Learn about the programs we offer and how you can get involved.
Community Naturalist
By Evan Barrientos
In coming together around Buffalo, participants yielded more than data.
Community Naturalist
An article from Winter Wildlands Alliance about a Community Naturalist snow education event in Pagosa Springs.
Help Birds
By Ashley Meadows
Protecting birds and the places they need doesn't need to break the bank.
Christmas Bird Count
By Jim Cane
Bridgerland Audubon Society finds surprising species during the 68th Christmas Bird Count in Logan, Utah.
Community Naturalist
By Shelby Foery
Shelby Foery recaps her time as our 2023 outreach and banding technician.
Volunteer
Learn how Audubon members embrace joy and personal interest as fuel for their bird conservation work.
Community Naturalist
By Evan Barrientos
Meet Angelina Stancampiano, interpretive ranger and Wyoming Naturalist.
Community Naturalist
By Audubon Rockies
Weminuche Audubon Society members in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, discuss wildfire research and how it helped them destress this summer.
Community Naturalist
By Audubon Rockies
Wyoming Naturalist and Audubon Rockies member Casey Black shares how nature connected her to wildlife, people, and her home.
Get Involved
Every year billions of birds migrate through North American in the spring and fall. More than 80 percent of them travel at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows. Learn how you can help save them.