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Equity |  diversity | inclusion

Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Shari McCollough/Audubon Photography Awards

wildlife conservation should look like our communities

Equity

Environmental threats faced by birds are faced by people, too, but the burden isn't shared equally. Black, Indigenous, and people of color are more likely to have pollution outputs near their homes, resulting in severe health repercussions. LGBTQIA youth are 120 percent more likely to experience homelessness, increasing their vulnerability to environmental stressors.  People with disabilities experience poverty at twice the rate of people without disabilities, and are more vulnerable to issues such as displacement from climate change. 

​We can't equitably conserve vulnerable birds without centering the perspective, concerns, and leadership of marginalized people. For this reason, Georgia Audubon's mission is to create places where birds and​ people thrive...all people.

Diversity

Georgia Audubon recognizes that biodiversity is critical for ecosystem health and resilience, and we celebrate it in our appreciation of birds. However, when it comes to birders in the U.S. there is very little ethnic diversity to be found. In a study conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 93 percent of birders in the United States identify as white.  
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We are committed to disrupting systems that have prevented the diversity of Georgia's communities from being represented in our organizational leadership and constituency, and holding the larger conservation community accountable for doing the same.

Inclusion

In pursuit of our mission, Georgia Audubon is ever expanding our partnerships to position our resources to best serve and center communities who have been pushed into the margins of society. Such partners have included Georgia Title I schools, for programs such as Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds; Birdability, to make outdoor exploration more accessible for people with disabilities and elevate their stories; and efforts such as the Georgia Audubon Scholarship Fund, to eliminate cost as a barrier for participating in our educational programs and events. ​​
There is much work to be done, and we invite you to join us in learning and working. Below are incredible insights shared by Black birders in the U.S., and we encourage you to continue expanding your understanding and applying these insights to your life and work: 
  • Drew Lanham's Keynote Speech at the 2017 Audubon Convention in Utah​
  • Corina Newsome: It's Time to Build a Truly Inclusive Outdoors
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    • Leadership Giving
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    • Shop in our Online Store
    • Support Georgia Audubon When You Shop
  • Conservation
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program >
      • Map of Georgia Audubon Sanctuaries
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Requirements
      • Sanctuary Resources
    • Habitat Stewardship Program
    • Habitat Restoration >
      • Piedmont Park Exhibitat
    • Building Collisions >
      • Project Safe Flight
      • Lights Out Georgia
      • Collision Resources
    • Species of Concern >
      • Chuck-will's-widow
      • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
      • Chimney Swift
      • Wood Thrush
      • Brown-headed Nuthatch
    • Plants for Birds >
      • Plant Sales
    • Coffee and Chocolate
  • Education
    • Learn
    • For Youth >
      • Georgia Urban Ecologists
      • Homeschool
      • Scouts
      • Youth Birding Competition
      • Camp Talon
    • For Educators >
      • School Programs
      • Learning About Birds Curriculum
      • Professional Development
      • Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds
      • Resources
    • Master Birder Program
    • Scholarships
  • Engagement
    • Field Trips
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • Program Requests
    • Community Science
    • Beloved Naturalist
    • Conservation Career Resources
    • Birding Resources >
      • Birding Sites in Georgia
      • Accessibility
      • Georgia Birding Network
      • Why Birds?
  • News & Events
    • Press Room >
      • In the News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Program Participant Safety
    • Georgia Bird Fest
    • Travel >
      • Madagascar 2023
      • Southern California 2024
      • Costa Rica 2024
      • Big Bend & Hill Country TX 2024
      • Colorado 2024
      • Panama 2024
      • Montana 2024
      • Colombia 2024
    • News Feed
    • Georgia Grows Native for Birds Month
    • Georgia Audubon at Manuel's Tavern
    • Early Birds Book Club
    • Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Mission and Programs
    • Annual Report
    • Board and Staff
    • Injured/Orphaned Birds
    • Advocacy
    • Job Opportunities
    • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • Best Management Practices
    • Our History
    • Contact or Visit Us