Topics Where We Work

Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Seeing Rangelands Through a New Lens
September 09, 2026 — Lessons from Savannah Sparrows and California’s Working Lands
CALIFORNIA Conservation Ranching
The Tongass: America’s Climate Forest Is Again at Risk
September 04, 2026 — How the Roadless Rule has helped protect the Tongass National Forest as a carbon sink, bird habitat, and landscape vital to the ways of life of Southeast Alaska.
ALASKA Climate
Surveying Bobolinks to prevent chick mortality
August 31, 2026 — Grasslands are vulnerable to mowing and other disturbance during nesting, so knowing a Bobolink's breeding "schedule" can help save the species.
NEW YORK Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Wood Thrush stands on a branch, white chest with brown spots.
Wood Thrush Quadrupled at this Hudson Valley Sanctuary
August 27, 2026 — A series of bird-friendly forestry actions brought 27 species back to Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary, including Wood Thrush and Black-throated Blue Warblers.
NEW YORK Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Congressional Leaders Get Firsthand Look at Forest Conservation
August 20, 2026 — Audubon hosts tours highlighting the importance of forest conservation for landowners, birds, and local communities.
Policy & Advocacy
A juvenile Burrowing Owl looking out from a burrow entrance.
More Owls Nest at Gillmor Sanctuary Thanks to New Digs—Literally!
August 20, 2026 — New, artificial burrows at Audubon’s Gillmor Sanctuary welcome nesting Burrowing Owls.
ROCKIES Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A Burrowing Owl stands amongst tall grasses.
How Cutting Down Trees Helps a Unique Owl in Utah
August 20, 2026 — Restoring uplands at Audubon’s Gillmor Sanctuary invites Burrowing Owls and other grassland wildlife.
ROCKIES Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Uplifting BIPOC Youth in Conservation Science, Regenerative Farming and Ranching
August 18, 2026 — Audubon joined FrontLine Farming’s Black Teen Cultivators in Denver for a two-day event centered on bird conservation and regenerative ranching.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
A Dusky Grouse perches on a wooden fence in front of a beautiful mountainous landscape.
Love Our Public Lands? That Means Maintaining Them
August 06, 2026 — Bills prioritizing upkeep at national parks, national monuments and other federal lands are making their way through Congress.
Public Lands