About Audubon Alaska

Audubon Alaska, a program of the National Audubon Society, has been working to conserve the spectacular natural ecosystems of Alaska for birds, wildlife, and people since 1977. Birds are indicators of ecosystem health and catalysts for the protection of nature. We combine science, policy, education, and community engagement to ensure that Alaska’s ecologically and culturally irreplaceable habitats are protected, stewarded, and resilient.  

Inspired by birds’ migratory lifecycles, our work seeks to connect cultures and conservation action across vast geographies. We work in partnership with Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, local communities, government agencies, and other nature conservation organizations to advance practical and creative solutions for nature and people.

Audubon Alaska focuses on the protection of public lands and waters, and relies on the best available science, Indigenous knowledge, and community perspectives to identify regional priorities and needs. We also actively engage in bird festivals and co-create birding trails to advance sustainable economic development, educational opportunities, and community. 

In addition to the Alaska Program, five Audubon chapters foster opportunities for members and the general public to enjoy and protect birds and wild Alaska. These chapters are the Anchorage Audubon Society, Arctic Audubon Society in Fairbanks, Juneau Audubon Society, Kodiak Audubon Society, and Prince William Sound Audubon Society in Cordova.

A Land Acknowledgment is a statement that recognizes the Indigenous Peoples whose land we occupy. It acknowledges the legacies of violence, colonization, and displacement that are tied to the places we call home. Land Acknowledgments are about truth and honoring Indigenous histories and futures. Naming land is an exercise in power and erasure, so it is important that we acknowledge the original names and caretakers of the land we occupy.

Audubon Alaska recognizes that we work throughout the ancestral territory of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska. Our office is in Dghayitna'/Dghayitnu, or Anchorage, which is located within Dena’ina ełnena, the traditional land of the Dena’ina Athabasca. However, our work spans the entire state of Alaska. We owe deep gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska for their continued care and stewardship of the land on which we work. We recognize our place within the history of colonialism that has led to the occupation of this land and celebrate the continued contributions of Indigenous peoples.