Together with our members, we celebrate, enjoy, and protect Wisconsin's birds and natural heritage.
We're a welcoming group of passionate individuals: bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, and educators. We come from all walks of life, and welcome individuals of every sexual orientation and identity, race, ability, religion, and economic status. And together, we protect vital wildlife habitat and share the joy of Wisconsin's natural world with thousands of people.
To further advance this mission, we have changed our organization's name.
Welcome to the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon)! We are the local Audubon chapter for folks living in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Marquette, Richland, and Sauk counties.
EDUCATE
Sharing a passion for Wisconsin's natural heritage is essential for its future. By inspiring people of all ages to enjoy and appreciate the natural world, we are setting the stage for a bright future for birds and for all of us. We're inspiring leaders for the future of Wisconsin's environment.
PROTECT
Now more than ever, Wisconsin's lands need your help. By restoring and preserving a mosaic of landscapes at our three sanctuaries—and empowering others to do the same—SoWBA and its members are working to keep local habitats healthy for birds and other wildlife.
ENJOY
Whether you explore a SoWBA sanctuary at your own pace, hike along with us for an expert-guided field trip, volunteer to collect prairie seeds, or monitor nests as part of a citizen science program, we help you engage with nature in meaningful and inspiring ways.