Monterey Audubon Society is dedicated to conserving and celebrating the birds and wildlife of the greater Monterey Bay region.
More people than ever are discovering birdwatching—and caring about the natural world around them. Monterey Audubon Society’s Big Idea is to meet this moment by expanding our reach through dynamic bird-centered education, advocacy, and conservation science. From our high-impact Seawatch program and public field trips to inclusive programs and grassroots environmental advocacy, every project we lead is built around one goal: protecting birds - often by connecting people to nature. With your support, we’ll grow our efforts to engage thousands more Monterey County residents, inspire stewardship through wonder, and ensure birds and their habitats have strong local champions. Let’s build a community where everyone feels empowered to protect what’s wild and wonderful about our home—starting with the birds.
Monterey Audubon Society benefits all of Monterey County by connecting people to the natural world so that they care deeply about protecting it. By fostering meaningful experiences with birds—through programs like the Point Pinos Seawatch, Young Birders Club, Birdability field trips, and community science efforts—we aim to cultivate a diverse community of people who value and advocate for the environment. This engaged population advances our mission to celebrate and conserve the birds and habitats of the greater Monterey Bay region. Birding and nature connection also provide profound personal benefits, supporting both physical and mental wellness for participants of all ages and abilities. Whether along our coastlines, in our grasslands, or in our neighborhoods, our work inspires stewardship, builds environmental awareness, and creates lasting connections between people and the rich biodiversity that makes Monterey County extraordinary.
It’s been an absolute joy and privilege to volunteer my time with Point Pinos Seawatch! It is incredibly inspiring to spend time with elite, extremely knowledgeable birders who spend countless hours identifying, recording and sharing information about migratory seabirds that pass by our area each year. As a volunteer, my job is to interpret this critically important work to the general public so that we can raise awareness of the need to gain a better understanding of bird populations, develop empathy for migratory birds and the many challenges they face, and to work in collaborative partnerships to restore, protect and conserve their habitats. Please come join us 1 November 1- December 15 at beautiful Point Pinos to learn more, and consider contributing your support via donations to our vital conservation efforts
- Laurie Adams, East Garrison
