Collier County Audubon Society Inc

Collier County Audubon Society Inc protecting and preserving the western everglades missionFounded in 1961, Audubon Western Everglades is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to Protecting and Restoring Southwest Florida’s Natural Resources and Biodiversity through Science-Based Policy, Habitat Stewardship and Community Engagement.CONSERVATION & ADVOCACY CITIZEN SCIENCE & OUTREACH 50,000 Acres Rural Land Protected1350 Citizens Educated in Shorebird Protection450 Banded Bird ResightsOUR IMPACT AWE is dedicated toPROTECT & RESTORE30,000Wetland Acres Lost in SW Florida Since 2004NOAA41Listed Wildlife Species in SW FloridaSW FL Regional Planning Council134,000Acres in Our Wetlands Protection GoalTwice the size of the City of Cape Coral, FL.Everyday citizens like you aremaking a difference"Volunteering for AWE has been life changing for me. By volunteering with Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises, Shorebirds, Conservation lots, educating the public and more, you too can make a difference for our next generation and our Earth’s future. AWE staff and team members go above and beyond to help wherever it is needed. Thank you AWE for all you do!L.P.T, Volunteer"As a member of AWE, I am truly amazed at all the wonderful talks and field trips they offer. I always find the topics interesting, and the hosts are always so knowledgeable. They are doing such great work in SW Florida I am proud to be an ongoing member."L.A.B., MemberJ.H., Donor"AWE has been a conservation rampart in SW Florida for decades. They have also experienced exciting growth in the last 7 years, both with staff additions and new projects. I am continually inspired and buoyed by their resolve and passion to protect wild Florida. They deserve our support."VOLUNTEER > MEMBERSHIP > DONATE > BE IN THE KNOWBe the first to learn about progress on the work we are doing, important activity updates from the field, the latest news affecting our habitat and special events - and get our quarterly newsletter - all in your email inbox, free. (No membership required).Subscribe injured birds or wildlifeIf you discover or have knowledge of Injured Birds or Wildlife in the region, please call the Von Arx Wildlife Hospital at (239) 262-0304.Photographs on website provided by:Jean Hall, Dr. Jane Ruprecht, Nancy Rose & more. AWE thanks you for letting us showcase your amazing work!PATRONS & PARTNERSOur work continues to make an impact, because of the generous gifts, expertise, and shared missions of our partners.