When Hurricane Irma hit Florida, it created a mess at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland and mangled the boardwalks at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples. With the same hardy spirit and passion as always, caring volunteers helped Audubon recover quickly. But it doesn’t take a natural disaster for volunteers to help Audubon In their communities.

Did you know that more than 1,000 individuals volunteer and contribute more than 30,000 hours of service with Audubon every year?

In the field In addition to restoring Audubon sanctuaries and centers, volunteers also serve as citizen scientists collecting data on species like the Florida Scrub-jay and Bald Eagle.
On the shores Each year Audubon volunteers take to the beaches to protect rare and endangered coastal birds that nest right on the beach.
In the community Florida has 45 Audubon chapters, and each chapter is led by a volunteer board. Volunteers also meet with elected leaders or attend government meetings to advocate for conservation.

2017 was a great year thanks to you! Thank you to our supporters and volunteers who give so generously to Audubon. Need a New Years’ resolution? Visit FL.Audubon.org/GetInvolved to learn more about how to engage with Audubon.