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The History of Vermont Audubon
For many years Vermont had three Audubon
organizations employing staff, raising funds and running
programs. National Audubon's Vermont State Office advocated
for wildlife protection and habitat conservation and ran
science programs. The Green Mountain Audubon Society owned
and operated a nature center in Huntington with a staff of
six providing nature education programs. The Vermont Audubon
Council owned and operated a summer camp in Brandon. In addition,
seven other volunteer chapters put on programs and fundraised
at the local level.
On November 1, 2000, Audubon made an historic change in
creating an alliance between these various organizations
to form one
Audubon to deliver research, education and advocacy programs.
The result is a more efficient organization that eliminates
duplication, consolidates operations, and is unified under
common goals and objectives. At the same time, our chapters
retain their traditional role as vital volunteer Audubon
societies working at the grassroots level.
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