My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been an active donor and volunteer with Denver Audubon for almost 20 years because it provides the breadth and the depth that is truly necessary in environmental education. Their programs reach all ages and interests: From general public interest via their Nature Center at Chatfield and coordinated field trips (local and abroad), to local and on-site school programs ranging from pre-school to home-school to college, as well as special programs for experts, serious amateurs, and community organizations. I love giving my time and money to Denver Audubon because all of the staff and volunteers are passionate about the world we live in and about sharing that passion with others.

Denver Audubon’s program are unique in many ways. Their education programs extend beyond single day events to week-long summer camps, to extended integration within school science classes through their unique Healthy Waters Healthy Birds program, and to year-long programs for adults. There are waiting lists of new schools and for their adult Naturalist program. Each spring Denver Audubon offers a hands-on experience with bird banding that is booked for the next two years. They partner extensively with other organizations through their Community Outreach, offering programs at new locations such as along the Highline Canal and Denver Parks, and these have waiting lists as well.

Denver Audubon also directly supports scientific research through the Lois Webster Fund, which has awarded over $81,000 to 47 projects since it was founded, and it encourages conservation with legislative workshops, seasonal scientific bird counts, and advocating for nature such as the Save Chatfield legal efforts.