ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Tahoma Bird Alliance was originally chartered in 1969 as the Tahoma Audubon Society. We advocate for the protection of wildlife and promote conservation through education and activities that enrich our member’s experiences in and with the natural world.
"Let's take care of nature."
— Helen Engle (1991)
Tahoma Bird Alliance (formerly Tahoma Audubon Society) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations including membership dues are 100% tax-deductible.
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JUST AS BIODIVERSITY STRENGTHENS NATURAL SYSTEMS, THE DIVERSITY OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENS OUR CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NATURE AND ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
In order to achieve our conservation goals, Tahoma Bird Alliance works to represent and reflect human diversity and embraces it throughout Pierce County, Washington. To that end, we are committed to equitably increasing the diversity of our staff, board, volunteers, members, participants, and supporters, and to fostering an inclusive and equitable organization.
The contribution of the experiences, perspectives, and values of diverse individuals and communities enriches our organization and strengthens our conservation strategies. Just as protecting and conserving nature and the environment transcends political, cultural and social boundaries, so must Tahoma Bird Alliance in order to expand our reach and engage more people in protecting birds and habitat.
We are dedicated to providing an environment that makes inclusiveness and respect a priority. At Tahoma Bird Alliance we respect the individuality of each member of our community, and we are committed to an organization free of any kind of discrimination.
With a plurality of voices, Tahoma Bird Alliance will inspire more people and be able to conserve more habitats. Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles and perspectives will attract the best ideas and foster the greatest passion to shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share planet Earth. The birds we are committed to protecting differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference and in countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the remarkable diversity of the human species, Tahoma Bird Alliance will bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout Pierce County.