For many years Vermont had three Audubon organizations employing staff, raising funds and running programs. National Audubon's Vermont State Office advocated for wildlife protection and habitat conservation and ran science programs. The Green Mountain Audubon Society owned and operated a nature center in Huntington with a staff of six providing nature education programs. The Vermont Audubon Council owned and operated a summer camp in Brandon. In addition, seven other volunteer chapters put on programs and fundraised at the local level.

On November 1, 2000, Audubon made an historic change in creating an alliance between these various organizations to form one Audubon to deliver research, education and advocacy programs. The result is a more efficient organization that eliminates duplication, consolidates operations, and is unified under common goals and objectives. At the same time, our chapters retain their traditional role as vital volunteer Audubon societies working at the grassroots level.