Evergreen Audubon has identified several ways in which we can all help the birds – https://evergreenaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/images/8ways.pdf.  Perhaps the easiest of these, and possibly one of the most powerful ways to do this is to buy Bird-Friendly certified coffee.  This certification, developed by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC) in 1996 does more than any other certification to conserve habitat and protect birds.  Bird-Friendly habitat ensures a mix of foliage cover, tree height, and biodiversity that creates quality habitat for birds and other wildlife. This certification also provides farmers with a premium price for their products, and because of stringent growing standards, the Bird-Friendly program is also a critical asset in fighting climate change.  For all these reasons the SMBC has chosen the tag line – Your Coffee Is Stronger Than You Think.

Evergreen Audubon has been particularly impressed by the actions of Birds & Beans Coffee which is the only US company that solely sells triple-certified Bird-Friendly, USDA Organic, and Fair Trade coffee.  For more info on why Evergreen Audubon supports Birds & Beans and for more info on the various certifications please go to one of our prior articles -https://evergreenaudubon.org/why-evergreen-audubon-supports-birds-beans-coffee/