Statement from Lisa Alexander, Executive Director of the Audubon Naturalist Society, and Caroline Brewer, Chairwoman of the Taking Nature Black Conference:
For Immediate Release: February 16, 2021
For more information, contact Caroline Brewer, [email protected] or 301-652-9188, ext. 23
Due to the serious and criminal allegations of sexual assault that have arisen against a birder and panelist for the upcoming Taking Nature Black Conference, the Audubon Naturalist Society has rescinded its invitation to him to participate in the conference.
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