Be an Advocate for a Bird-Friendly HOA, School, or Park!
Familiarize Yourself with the Basics
Listen/observe to understand where your target group is on the spectrum of Awareness-Appreciation-Action. For example, is your group happy with its current programs and unaware of the need for habitat and support of birds? Does your group value birds and wildlife, but need a path to implement improvements? Does your group already support birds and wildlife actively, but have specific challenges or want to do even more?
Helpful Resources
We've prepared a PDF that summarizes our recommendations to plant native plants, build a community connected to nature, and limit threats to birds. It also provides a list of bird-friendly plants.
Plan Your Approach
Identify other individuals that want to help. Build a coalition and let people do the specific tasks they enjoy and are good at! Decide on the best way to make your approach. An individual meeting with a member of the HOA? An HOA meeting? A PTO meeting? A phone call with the President of the park friends group?
Important Tip
After years of conservation work, we know that a positive, friendly approach yields the best results. View your group as a partnership to help make Houston a better city. Be reasonable, respectful, and helpful in your recommendations.
If Needed, Contact Us for Help
Due to the number of consultation requests we receive, we prefer working with groups who have identified a specific project and have gathered initial support. It truly takes the entire community to make a bird-friendly city! Contact info@houstonaudubon.org for overall support or contact the Natives Nursery Manager at nativesnursery@houstonaudubon.org for specific questions about native plants and the Houston Audubon Natives Nursery.
