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...
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...
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...
Story on KNKX.org A collection of the stories about removing “Audubon” produced by news outlets, local and national: Detroit Free PressOctober 22, 2023Detroit Audubon to change name over namesake’s racist history WTTWOctober 20, 2023In Move Away From...
Painting by John James Audubon (Public Domain). In a move to continue its path toward a more inclusive and antiracist future, Seattle’s became the first large chapter in the National Audubon Society network to publicly declare its intention to remove “Audubon” from...
