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Aiming Higher

The Canopy is a community of philanthropic leaders working for birds, people, and the planet.

Welcome to The Canopy

With annual gifts starting at $10,000, Canopy members play a critical role in advancing ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s work and inspiring others to take action. Thanks to the generosity of this growing community, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is implementing the most ambitious strategic plan in our 120-year history. Flight Plan sets ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s course for the next decade, channeling the full strength of our organization to address the climate and biodiversity crises through the power of birds.

Exclusive Member Benefits
"As the impacts of climate change continue to accelerate for birds and people alike, I realized I couldn’t sit on the sidelines. With their vertical integration from research and fieldwork to direct policy recommendations, I found ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ best equipped to give us a fighting chance at protecting the birds we love most."
Jacob Meisel, Canopy Member

Through exclusive communications and events, The Canopy offers a space for conservation-minded leaders to connect with one another and the birds that spur us to action.

Meet ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s conservation experts 
Canopy members receive insider access to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ leaders and partners during in-person and virtual events, along with exclusive digital updates like our Canopy newsletter, On the Wing.

See ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s work up close
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s member-only excursions are guided by experts in the field across our vast network of Conservation Action Centers and Sanctuaries—from Bobcat Ranch in California to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s seabird islands in the Gulf of Maine.

Connect with fellow birders
Canopy members are united by their love of birds. As part of The Canopy, you will build relationships that span distances and perspectives—spark birds and nemesis birds—while participating in shared experiences like birding tours.

Excited to soar to new heights with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡? Please contact Alyssa.Mirto@audubon.org for more program information or make your leadership gift today.

Beidler Forest Excursion
Atlantic Puffin standing on a grassy knoll.
Puffin Excursion 2026
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Excursion