When Madison Audubon’s board of directors voted to change our name last December, we were overwhelmed by the support of our members. You emailed, called, chatted with us, sent in surveys. Your feedback was incredibly helpful.

Our name selection committee, made up of board, staff, community partners, and members, was formed to take on the challenging and exciting task of reviewing and narrowing down name selections. After months of work, they prepared a detailed report and recommended name options for the board to review at their August meeting.

To learn more about the process and see the new name announcement, visit madisonaudubon.org/new-name.

At the September meeting, our board and staff will discuss the proposed new name with the membership, and hold a vote of approval. There will be just one proposed name on the ballot. If the membership approves it, we will be able to move our shared work forward under the new name!

Please note, this is not a vote on keeping the Audubon name. If the new name is not approved, we will defer action until consensus can be reached on another name to replace Madison Audubon Society, Inc.

Photo by Monica Hall