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Equity & Justice
The fight to protect birds and nature is not separate from the fight for equity and justice, and to succeed at one we must succeed at both.
Actions & Commitments
Seattle Audubon is committed to identifying and dismantling systems of oppression in our organization and community, and to actively working toward an anti-racist future. Read more about our current actions and commitments.
Anti-racism Resources List
As a precursor to formal trainings, Seattle Audubon’s Equity & Justice Committee has prepared a curated list of anti-racism resources for self-guided learning to share with our community.
Grievance Policy & Procedures
The Seattle Audubon Board of Directors has approved policies and procedures to ensure that all perceived violations and complaints of discrimination and harassment are considered seriously and dealt with in a manner that is fair, urgent, and consistent.
My Flight to Community Director
Glenn Nelson’s exploration of race and the outdoors forged a path to Seattle Audubon and a mission to stay an anti-racist course.
Hoot Camp 2021 Recap
A look back at Seattle Audubon’s inaugural Hoot Camp leadership development series. We share our feedback and learnings as we work towards creating programs that are welcoming to all.
Black Belt Birding Festival: A Journalist’s Reflections
In August 2021, journalist Adilia Watson traveled from Seattle to Greensboro, Alabama to attend the Black Belt Birding Festival with a scholarship from Seattle Audubon. In an interview for Seattle Audubon, Adilia reflects on her own introduction to birding and her experience attending and writing about this unique festival.