Houston Audubon is a financially independent 501(c)(3) charitable conservation, education, and advocacy organization that focuses on protecting the natural environment for birds and people. Established in 1969 as an autonomous, self-supporting chapter of the National Audubon Society, Houston Audubon's mission is to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region. This is accomplished through acquiring and maintaining critical habitat as bird sanctuaries, providing education programs and nature experiences, and advocating policy and management actions in support of the mission. Houston Audubon owns and manages 17 nature sanctuaries encompassing 4,112 acres across the Greater Houston and Galveston regions and became an Accredited Land Trust in 2017. Counties assigned to Houston Audubon are Brazoria, Chambers, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, Washington, and Wharton.
Our strategic plan states:
"The flight and song we nurture today defines the quality of life and sense of place we share tomorrow. Houston Audubon aims to inspire a culture of conservation and a way of life that allows us to thrive in harmony with nature. Our vision is the creation of a healthier, more beautiful place to live by leading and nurturing a community that values and supports birds."
At a Glance
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Our Mission
Houston Audubon's mission is to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region.
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Our Vision
We envision a future where birds are thriving in healthy natural areas, people are inspired by the sense of wonder birds bring, and diverse communities are connecting through a shared appreciation of the avian world.
