WHAT WE DO…

and HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF IT 

Photo of Yellow-rumped Warbler by Janine Schutt

What We Do and How You Can Be Part of It

Kitsap Audubon Society’s Mission is to protect birds, wildlife habitat and environment through conservation, education, citizen science and advocacy. We exist to connect people to birds, nature, and conservation in Kitsap County. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or just beginning to notice the wildlife around you, there are many ways to learn, explore, and make a difference with us.

  • We publish the Kingfisher newsletter and local birding resources that help people discover and appreciate Kitsap County’s birds.

    How to participate: Read, contribute articles or photos, share sightings, and help strengthen our local birding community.

  • We support environmental education through community outreach, public events, and scholarships for students pursuing conservation-related studies.

    How to participate: Volunteer at outreach events, help staff an information table, or support our scholarship program.

  • Our Monthly Programs explore birds, wildlife, and environmental topics through engaging talks and presentations.

    How to participate: Attend in person or online, bring a friend, and join the conversation—no prior experience required.

Join and Make a Difference

  • We offer guided field trips throughout the year to local birding hotspots, led by experienced volunteers who enjoy sharing what they know.


    How to participate: Join a trip, learn at your own pace, or volunteer to help lead outings as your confidence grows.

  • Conservation is central to everything we do—from advocating for science-based policies to supporting habitat restoration and species monitoring projects like our Purple Martin effort.

    How to participate: Take action alerts, help monitor nesting sites, support conservation funding, or lend your voice to local environmental issues.

  • We help gather meaningful data that supports bird conservation across Kitsap County—from community bird counts to ongoing monitoring projects that track species trends and habitat health.

    How to participate: Join a local survey, submit sightings through eBird, help with seasonal counts, or assist in monitoring efforts like COASST, Climate Watch, or Purple Martin nesting.

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Children and adults participating in an outdoor event hosted by the Kitsap Audubon Society. Children are engaged in arts and crafts at a table, with informational displays and event staff present.
Student scholarship winners holding certificates.
A flyer for a virtual presentation titled "Feathers and Talons: Washington's Diurnal Raptors," scheduled for January 8th, 2026, at 6:15 pm via Zoom. The flyer features a bird illustration at the top left and a photograph of a raptor at the bottom right. It provides details about the speaker, Jeff Birek, and the presentation, emphasizing bird identification, ecology, and conservation.
Kitsap Audubon Society members sitting around a table with board games and snacks, in a room with a space-themed mural on the wall.