Purpose

The primary purpose of the Antelope Valley Audubon Society, Inc (AVAS) is to provide educational programs and services that build awareness of the importance of birds and other wildlife, and to promote conservation and restoration of natural habitats, primarily in the Antelope Valley area.

1. AVAS actively works with local and state government as well as commercial entities to ensure that land is conserved as natural habitat.

2. All programs focus on birding, conservation of wildlife habitat, speaking up for endangered species, and acting on current regulations related to environmental issues.

3. AVAS holds membership meetings at which speakers are invited to present information about various topics including conservation and preservation of wildlife flora and fauna.

4. AVAS sponsors guided bird walks in various birding hotspots to provide education to the community.

5. AVAS volunteers participate in local community projects and clean-up activities to ensure that wildlife habitats are preserved.

6. AVAS has developed and is implementing a program with school districts to feature educational bird and conservation talks about the Antelope Valley.

7. AVAS has created a partnership with the Los Angeles County Library to inform youth and their families about birds and conservation. Programs already featured include the World of Birds, the World of Owls, the World of Raptors and Exotic Birds.