Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community.
Charitable giving and philanthropy are part of our identity, which is why Noozhawk is proud to support the nonprofit community through sponsoring local community organizations and events.
To showcase our support of the event, The Power of Birds, Noozhawk spoke with Roman Baratiak, Programs Chair at the Santa Barbara Audubon Society to learn more about their event.
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Question: What is the name and date of your event?
Answer: The Power of Birds will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: Dr. Elizabeth Gray, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Audubon Society and the first woman since Audubon’s founding in 1905 to hold that role, will speak on the topic “The Power of Birds” on Wednesday, May 28th.
A champion of science-based conservation, Gray leads Audubon’s initiative to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss while protecting birds.
After her talk, Gray will participate in an onstage conversation with Lynn Scarlett, former Deputy Secretary/Chief Operating Officer at the U.S. Department of the Interior. This event is presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.
Gray is leading the National Audubon Society toward its vision of a future where birds thrive. A renowned expert in global conservation and climate change, she joined Audubon in March 2021 as President and Chief Conservation Officer and was named CEO later that year.
She leads more than 800 staff working across the Americas to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss. Since her arrival, she has led a landmark $826 million campaign, the groundbreaking release of the Migratory Bird Explorer, and the unifying Flight Plan strategy, reinforcing Audubon’s commitment to hemispheric conservation through the power of birds.
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: We have a monthly public lecture that is open to everyone.
Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?
A: See response above in the goals of the event.
Q: How do people get involved with your event? (volunteer, attend, etc.) – If your event includes ticket sales, please note the price and include a link to purchase tickets.
A: This event is open to everyone!
General admission tickets are $5 and are available in advance on the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s website and will also be available for purchase at the door the night of the event, if still available.
For more information, please call the Santa Barbara Audubon Society at 805-964-1468.
Q: Is this a fundraising affair? If so, how will the funds raised help your organization?
A: No.
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: The event is presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society in association with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Q: Do you work with an Event Planner? If not, who are the key people who make it all happen?
A: I am a member of the Board of Directors and Programs Chair of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.
Q: Does your organization have any other upcoming events this year?
A: Our next round of monthly events after this one will begin again in September.
Q: What are you planning as a post-event follow up?
A: Our newsletter, El Tecolote, will have a follow-up to the talk and also a look back at all of our 24-25 events.
To learn more about Santa Barbara Audubon’s Society’s The Power of Birds event click here.
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