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Audubon
Partners for the Environment
Program for
Schools and Youth
Audubon International invites schools and youth
groups to become Audubon Partners for the
Environment. Participation in the program helps
students not only learn about the
environment, but also care for the land,
water, wildlife, and natural resources around them.
While most schools recognize the importance of
educating students about the environment, the
day-to-day demands of the classroom, coupled with
the need to meet state standards often make
environmental education programs difficult to
implement. As Audubon Partners, schools and youth
groups can choose from a variety of environmental
projects, based on their interests, curricula,
resources, and available time.
Who can participate?
What’s involved?
Audubon Partners make a commitment to complete at
least one environmental improvement
project each
year and report their results. Audubon
International provides educational resources and
guidance to help partners complete projects, as well
as awards and recognition for their achievements.
For more on
how to get started, click here!
Audubon International partners with schools and youth to:
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Increase environmental knowledge
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Help students take action to improve the quality
of the environment
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Inspire youth involvement in service learning
activities
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Improve science learning
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Teach respect and responsibility
Program Membership Registration Fee:
Project Level Membership $50 ($75 International)*-
For schools and youth organizations that wish to
complete one or more environmental projects each
year. Registration fee includes educational
materials, subscription to Audubon International’s
bi-monthy newsletter, Stewardship News, press
release, awards for completed projects, and staff
guidance.
Certification Level Membership $150 ($200
International)-
For schools that wish to become a Certified Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary by integrating environmental
education and stewardship with conservation
practices for buildings and grounds. The
registration fee includes items listed above for
Project Level Members, plus a Certification
Handbook, site-specific report, and certification
award certificate.
Adopt-a-School-
Many Audubon Partner schools are “adopted” into the
program by local businesses or golf courses that are
also enrolled in Audubon International programs.
The adopting organization pays the program
registration fee and may offer to assist with
projects. To find out more, download the
Adopt-a-School fact sheet below.
* Members that join at the Project Level are
welcome to change to the Certification Level at any
time, should they decide to pursue certification.
Audubon Partner Resources (Click to Download a PDF):
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