Green Neighborhoods

The Green Neighborhoods program engages community groups in projects that protect and enhance the land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources around them. The benefits of the program are numerous, including the creation of a sense of community within your group; enhancement of natural areas for neighborhood residents and wildlife; and the conservation and protection of valuable local resources.

"The Green Neighborhoods Program with Audubon International has allowed the concept and language of sustainability to become the central focus of much of what we do in Redwood Meadows, Alberta. It provides the necessary focus and direction - and acts as a strong foundation - for many of the projects and initiatives that we have taken on. Having the goal of completing 3 to 5 different projects each year related to wildlife, water, education, resource management and community awareness ensures that
sustainability exists at the center of our plans and decision making.
We have a healthier, educated and more aware population in our town because of this program."

-Redwood Meadows, Member of Audubon International Green Neighborhoods Program

A Backyard Approach to Environmental Stewardship

Green Neighborhoods members make a commitment to complete at least one environmental improvement project each year and report their results. Projects are selected from five environmental tracks: wildlife; water; outreach and education; resource management; and community awareness. All projects are designed to be fun and engaging, with a range from beginner to more advanced. Currently Green Neighborhoods members are planting gardens for wildlife, cleaning up streams, and recycling.

After joining the program, Green Neighborhoods members receive educational resources and guidance from Audubon International staff to help them complete their projects. Each completed project is recognized by Audubon International with an Audubon Project Award.

The Environmental Stewardship Award is given to neighborhoods that complete three or more projects within one year. Green Neighborhoods members that establish a Neighborhood Audubon Committee and complete the Neighborhood Assessment and Environmental Plan, in addition to completing at least one project in each of the five environmental tracks, are eligible for a Neighborhood for Nature Award, the highest Audubon International honor for existing neighborhoods.Annual program membership fees are $250 (USD).

Download a one-page PDF overview of the

Green Neighborhoods Program

"Moorings Park joined Audubon International's Green Neighborhoods in 2009. The program has served as a guide to increasing our resident's awareness of environmental issues. The repeated compliments by residents of our efforts serve to provide the incentive to continue the program."

- Fred Yarrington, Audubon Steward