Audubon Name Consideration Survey

Hello:

There is an ongoing conversation within the Audubon community about the complicated legacy of John James Audubon and whether his name is a barrier to creating a more inclusive and diverse community. After a year of studying the issue, the National Audubon Society announced on March 15, 2023 that they will not be removing “Audubon" from their name. Separately, many state and local Audubon chapters have also considered whether to include “Audubon” in their names. As part of Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter’s (BRAC) journey to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organization, we have launched our own formal process to evaluate the impact the name “Audubon” has on the community within which we live and bird, and how it affects our ability to fully execute our mission in service of our community.

As part of this process, we want to hear from you, our members, volunteers, partners, donors, program participants, and potential future partners. We invite you to participate in the following short survey to let us know how you feel about this issue. Your answers will help Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter make its decision about whether to continue using Audubon in the name. The survey should take less than 10 minutes of your time, and your responses will be anonymous. Our approach is similar to that of Georgia Audubon’s effort, and more information on John James Audubon and more about this approach may be found at FAQ Audubon Name - Georgia Audubon. More information on John James Audubon may also be found at What Do We Do About John James Audubon?.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact the email address specified below. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

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