by seattleaudubonclaire | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Snow Bunting (photo by Glenn Nelson) To our chapter members: This morning, the National Audubon Society (NAS) announced that it would retain the Audubon namesake. It does not dispute that the success of John James Audubon’s Birds of America hinged on scientific fraud,...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Equity & Justice, Press Releases
Painting by John James Audubon (Public Domain). We are shocked, confused, and deeply disappointed by today’s announcement from the National Audubon Society (NAS) that their organizational namesake will continue to elevate an enslaver who committed scientific fraud and...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Double-Crested Cormorants (photo by Glenn Nelson) In July 2022, our board triggered an inclusive and thoughtful process to determine a name that better reflects our values and mission. If you are a member or volunteer in our organization and haven’t participated...
by Glenn Nelson | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Painting by John James Audubon (Public Domain). We have received a lot of attention, including in local and national news media, because we are removing “Audubon” from our organizational name. This is not a helpful place for the spotlight to remain trained. If we...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
The MOHAI Mercantile removes “Audubon” merchandise (courtesy MOHAI) When our birds and conservation organization announced that it was removing “Audubon” from its name because of its association with a racist history, another nonprofit also removed...
