The purpose and objectives of this Society shall be to engage in any such educational, scientific, investigative, literary, historical, philanthropic, conservation and charitable pursuits as may be a part of the stated purposes of the National Audubon Society, of which this Society shall function as a Chapter

From http://www.audubon.org/nas/

Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.