Birds of New York: Audubon in the City

BIRDS OF NEW YORK: AUDUBON IN THE CITY
Wednesday, October 20, 7pm-8pm
With New York Public Library

Join NYC Audubon and New York Public Library for this virtual discussion. Birders and scientists will discuss the lives of birds in our urban environment and their efforts to make birdwatching more inclusive.

More than 200 different species of birds frequent the New York City area. Their safety and survival depend on what we do to curb the impacts of climate change, light pollution, and urbanization. Meanwhile, birding circles are addressing the racist and colonial legacies of the field. How does a diverse set of groups combine their knowledge in birding and ornithology with their passion for social justice to educate the public not only on the issues affecting birds but on those impacting their greatest advocates? 

This event will be moderated by NYCA Board Member Christian Cooper. Panelists will include NYCA Director of Conservation and Science Dr. Kevin Burgio and Akilah Lewis of the Feminist Bird Club and NYCA's Young Conservationist Council.

Presented as part of The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures, which showcases some of the most extraordinary items from the 56 million in our collections. Among them is John James Audubon's monumental illustrated book Birds of America (1826). The event will begin with a short curator talk on Audubon's significant achievements in ornithology, as well as his problematic past. 

Click here to register for this free virtual event.