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Travis Audubon Welcomes Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director
We are delighted to announce that Travis Audubon has chosen Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director. Mashariki will officially join us on…
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Travis Audubon Gives Thanks to Departing Board Members Dennis Palafox and Mark Wilson
The Board of Directors said goodbye this summer to two of our most dedicated board members, Dennis Palafox and Mark Wilson, as they left the board after several years…
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Vote to Grow Texas Parks on November 7
Every year, Texas loses nearly one quarter of a million acres of farms, ranches, and open space to development. To protect habitat crucial for the survival of birds and…
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Ethel Kutac Memorial Bench Installed at Blair Woods
By Jane Tillman Ethel Kutac was a long-time Travis Audubon member who passed away in 2021. She was a regular fixture at Travis Audubon meetings and participated in many field…
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Update on the Texas Centennial Historical Marker at Blair Woods
If you have been to Travis Audubon’s Blair Woods recently, you may have noticed a large stone marker encased in burlap cover near one of the trail segments. What’s…
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Travis Audubon Board Member Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak Recognized as a Net-Zero Hero
Photo credit: Sustainable Austin Blog The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability recently recognized Travis Audubon Board Member Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak as a Net-Zero Hero. The
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Window Strikes Take a High Toll on Birds
Bird-friendly glass at The Audubon Discovery Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo credit: Luke Franke. Bustling Austin is growing not only out but up, and that poses a…
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In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Beck and Susan Rieff
Travis Audubon lost two incredible friends and members earlier this summer, both after long battles with cancer. We are grateful for the time we had with each of them…
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Audubon Texas Honors Virginia Rose, Birdability Leader
Last month, Audubon Texas announced the 2023 honorees of the Terry Hershey Award, as part of the
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Greg Lasley 2023 Photography Contest Winners Revealed
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work this year’s Greg Lasley Photography Contest! We received nearly 200 photos – and our judges Nora Chovanec (Travis Audubon Design Director) and…
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Birdathon 2023 Winners
A HUGE thanks to all who participated in and donated to Birdathon this year! You helped us raise over $52,000 – above and beyond our previous record! This has…
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Travis Audubon’s Signal Smoke Blog renamed to Murmurations
Earlier this year, our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) committee was asked why our blog is named Signal Smoke, and wondered if it could be considered cultural appropriation…
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Meet the 2023 Board Nominees
Learn more about the 2023 Board Nominees by reading their bios below! Election will take place at the virtual May Member Meeting– more details for that meeting coming soon. John…
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2023 Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Celebration to Honor George Bristol
The Board of Directors of Travis Audubon is honored to announce that the 2023 Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Hero is the longstanding Texas parks and conservation advocate, George Bristol….
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Birding Brawl 2023 Results
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2023 Birding Brawl. You helped us raise over $7,500 that will go towards this year’s Birdathon total! Get the full scoop on their…
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