The Audubon Society of the District of Columbia, also known as DC Audubon Society, is a local chapter of the
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society (Audubon; ) is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation of birds and their habitats. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest of such organ ...
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It was established in 1999.
The organization's goal is to "promote the appreciation and conservation of birds and their habitats through the participation of those in the DC area." It sponsors lectures, field trips and an annual winter bird count in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to preserve the neglected remains of ...
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DC Audubon also works with area organizations on conservation programs, including restoring songbird habitat in
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890 and today is administered by the National Park Service. In addition to the park proper, the Rock Cr ...
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References
External links
DC Audubon Society- official site
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Audubon movement
Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.
Ornithological organizations in the United States