named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Bird Count
Annual winter bird census participation, with local counts dating back to 1952 and compiler leadership by chapter members
Conservation Advocacy
Local environmental campaigns including efforts to preserve the Hempstead Plains, protect wetlands, oppose the Bayville-Rye Bridge, and establish local wildlife preserves like Welwyn
Education Programs
Adult and children's nature education including bird study courses, field trips for youth, and participation in the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas project
Field Trips
Regular birdwatching excursions including Saturday and mid-week trips, seasonal migrations watches, and traditional events like the April trip to Quogue and the August expedition to Bird Island
Garden Certification and Native Plants
Program promoting native plant gardening and habitat certification for private and public spaces
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for bird conservation and environmental policyEngages in advocacy for migratory bird protection, wetland preservation, clean air and water legislation, and local land preservation. Successfully advocated for the establishment of Sands Point Wildlife Preserve in 1958 and promotes initiatives like the "Cats Indoors" program through brochure distribution to pet stores and veterinary clinics.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Conduct citizen science and bird monitoring programsConducts annual Christmas Bird Counts (since 1953), seasonal shorebird surveys at pre-selected sites, biweekly horseshoe crab counts during May–July, and encourages participation in Feederwatch. These efforts involve data collection on species counts, tides, and disturbances to support conservation science.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Organize birdwatching field trips and seasonal walksOrganizes guided bird walks from September–November and March–June, leaderless walks from December–February and June–August, and specific birdwatching events such as hawk-watching at Fort Tilden and walks in Forest Park, Queens. Field trip programs have been ongoing since 1952 and include children's field trips initiated the same year.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce educational materials and maintain public resourcesProduces and distributes a free downloadable bird identification guide, maintains a YouTube channel with recorded presentations and wildlife footage, publishes a monthly chapter bulletin since 1953, and operates a nature library established in 1957 with books, pamphlets, and memorabilia.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Promote and implement native plant gardening for bird habitatEncourages planting native species to support bird populations by providing downloadable plant lists, distributing brochures highlighting beneficial species, offering email consultation, conducting yard evaluations for bird-friendly certification, and leading habitat restoration projects at schools and arboreta including Planting Fields, Bailey Arboretum, Guggenheim Elementary, and Schreiber High School.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Support community science and conservation outreach at public eventsOperates educational tables and viewing boards at community festivals, participates in international beach cleanups at Garvies Point and Manorhaven Beach Park (cataloging and weighing collected litter), and engages the public in events like the Big Sit birdwatching initiative.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host educational meetings and presentationsHosts monthly educational meetings featuring guest speakers, held virtually via Zoom from October to May and in-person at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in September. Meetings are free to attend for guests and include access to recordings through a YouTube channel.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$43K74%
Program service revenue$7K12%
Investment income$4K7%
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expenses
Total expenses$17K
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balance sheet
Total assets$149K
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Net assets$149K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +153.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Justin Harrison Frankl — Board Member
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- All About Birds Partner — Directs members and the public to All About Birds as a resource for bird identification and learning.
- American Bird Conservancy Partner — Collaborates on bird conservation initiatives, including the Cats Indoors program.
- American Bird Conservancy Partner — Partner organization whose "Cats Indoors" brochures are distributed by North Shore Audubon Society.
- American Bird Conservancy Partner — References American Bird Conservancy's recommendations for preventing bird window collisions.
- American Birding Association Partner — Referenced as a resource for visiting birders seeking information on birding locations.
- Audubon New York Network — Part of the state-level Audubon network, collaborating on regional conservation priorities.
- Audubon New York Partner — Collaborates on conducting modified International Shorebird Surveys.
- Audubon Society (National) Network — Part of the national Audubon network, linking to audubon.org for broader environmental initiatives.
- AudubonNY Network — Member organization within AudubonNY, the state-level affiliate of the National Audubon Society.
- Bailey Arboretum Partner — Recommends visiting Bailey Arboretum as a local native plant garden resource.
- Birdwatchers Digest Partner — Participates in the Big Sit event organized by Birdwatchers Digest.
- Clark Gardens Partner — Recommends visiting Clark Gardens as a local native plant garden resource.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Partners on Project Feederwatch and the Great Backyard Bird Count.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Partners on bird research and data collection efforts.
- Eastern Long Island Audubon Society Network — Listed as a fellow Long Island Audubon chapter, indicating regional network affiliation.
- Federation of New York State Bird Clubs, Inc. Network — Chapter affiliated with the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs, Inc.
- Feederwatch Partner — Collaborates with Feederwatch to promote citizen science in bird population monitoring.
- Four Harbors Audubon Society Network — Listed as a fellow Long Island Audubon chapter, indicating regional network affiliation.
- Garvies Point Partner — NSAS created a native plant garden at Garvies Point.
- Garvies Point Museum and Preserve Partner — Collaborates on educational programming and volunteer opportunities for school programs and public festivals.
- Garvies Point Museum and Preserve Partner — Coordinates beach cleanup activities at this location.
- Garvies Point Museum and Preserve Partner — Hosts in-person meetings and events, including during International Cleanup, in partnership with the North Shore Audubon Society.
- Garvies Point Museum and Preserve Partner — Recommends visiting Garvies Point Museum and Preserve as a local native plant garden resource.
- Great South Bay Audubon Society Network — Listed as a fellow Long Island Audubon chapter, indicating regional network affiliation.
- Huntington Audubon Society Network — Listed as a fellow Long Island Audubon chapter, indicating regional network affiliation.
- Long Island Environmental Council Coalition — Contributed to the formation of the Long Island Environmental Council through participation in the Hempstead Plains preservation effort.
- Manhasset Bay Protection Committee Partner — Coordinates beach cleanup activities at Manorhaven Beach Park.
- Manomet Center of Conservation Sciences Partner — Implements a modified version of the International Shorebird Survey methodology developed by this organization.
- National Audubon Society Network — Assigned by the National Audubon Society as the local chapter for Northern Nassau County.
- National Audubon Society Network — Links to the National Audubon Society's Plants for Birds website as a key resource.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Birds as Indicators for Ecosystem Healthmethodology: indicator_species_monitoringBy monitoring bird populations as indicator species, we detect broader environmental degradation and climate impacts because changes in bird distribution, migration, and abundance reflect underlying ecosystem imbalances and habitat loss.
- Community Education as Conservation Movement Buildingmethodology: education_as_movement_buildingBy engaging the public through education, citizen science, and peer-led activities, we build sustained conservation action because experiential learning and community involvement foster long-term stewardship and expand the base of environmental advocates.
- Native Plant-Based Habitat Restorationmethodology: native-plant-ecosystem-restorationBy replacing invasive species with native plants and reducing lawn areas, we restore ecological balance and support bird populations because native plants provide essential food sources and co-evolved habitat structures that sustain local wildlife.