Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Kitsap Audubon Society EDI Committee
Photograph of Bald Eagles provided by Sue Larkin. Taken during a KAS LGBTQAI+ Birding Event at Buck Lake in Hansville.
KAS’s Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
“The Kitsap Audubon Society strives to provide a welcoming environment for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and members with disabilities who share a passion for wildlife and the conservation and restoration of their habitats. The preservation of our environment requires the help of everyone; alienating anyone from that work and the rewards of engaging with it would be a grave mistake and an injustice to all our communities.
We recognize that the historical oppression of specific groups has created modern systems of inequity which impact our lives daily. We know that we must actively work against systems of exclusion and marginalization or else risk unintentionally perpetuating those systems.
The Kitsap Audubon Society would like to acknowledge that we operate on Suquamish and S’Klallam land, and our shared stewardship of that land must reflect a respect and inclusion of Suquamish and S’Klallam Tribes.
Together, we are undertaking an effort to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion and to uphold those values. We invite you to join us in our efforts!” - KAS EDI Committee
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Buck Lake in Hansville provided by Sue Larkin.
National Audubon's Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon will bring new creativity, effectiveness and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere