About Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society:

The Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society was founded in 1989. From the beginning, our membership included individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds who shared a common interest in nature and an enthusiasm for the very special environment of Vashon and Maury Islands. Today, at any one of our program meetings, you will find birders of all skill levels, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, environmental activists, and people who simply enjoy listening to our guest speakers and socializing with other members.

Our chapter has been busy over the years. For example, we developed a successful campaign to publicize the importance of shade-grown coffee for the preservation of migratory songbird habitat. And in response to the National Audubon Society’s Important Bird Area (IBA) program, one of our members conducted an intensive study of the wintering Western Grebe population in Quartermaster Harbor.