Strategic Plan 2013-2017
MissionThe Audubon Naturalist Society inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy. |
VisionThe Audubon Naturalist Society seeks to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it. |
Education
Increase environmental awareness and understanding throughout the DC metro region by delivering inspiring nature education programs that nurture a lifetime of outdoor discovery, exploration and stewardship.
Objective 1
Expand and diversify participants in ANS’ environmental education programs to widen the community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it.
Objective 2
Enhance and improve nature education opportunities for children outside of school from early childhood to age eighteen to grow the next generation of environmental stewards.
Objective 3
Expand environmental education offerings to ensure that children in DC metro area schools engage in meaningful environmental education and stewardship throughout their academic careers, from pre-K through high school.
Objective 4
Expand the community of DC area adults who engage with and care for the natural world by delivering the region’s highest quality nature experiences for lifelong learners.
Objective 5
Maximize ANS staff capacity to deliver top-tier environmental education programs.