Special Events

Through our education and conservation programs, we’re raising awareness about the mounting threat that urban development presents to our local and migratory birds and their habitats. We have found that inspiring people to celebrate birds and wildlife naturally leads them to participate in habitat protection efforts. A constituency built around the need for conservation will ensure a balanced regional ecosystem and a healthy environment for future generations.

Purple Martin Parties

Watch a hurricane of birds at our Purple Martin Parties every summer, as hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins “swirl” into their roosting site each evening. It’s better than the bats!

Birdathon

Birdathon is one of Travis Audubon’s most engaging and entertaining ways to protect Central Texas birds. Festivities commence every spring.

Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Celebration

Travis Audubon’s annual Conservation Award is named for Victor Emanuel, a pioneer in ecotourism and conservation. Read about last year’s event.

Ruffled Feathers Book Club

Did you know that Travis Audubon has a book club? Come join our lively discussions at the Ruffled Feathers Book Club. We meet every other month to discuss a book pertaining to birds or other wildlife. Meeting spots rotate around the greater Austin area.

Speaker Series

Our monthly speaker series feature guest speakers and are great for meeting other members. These meetings are free to the public and held on the third Thursday of each month, except for May, June, July, August, and December. Visit the website calendar to learn more about the individual speakers and events. Visit our YouTube channel for recordings of past speakers.

Master Birder Program

Travis Audubon’s Master Birder Program is offered annually—check back here for application updates. Applications open in the summer. Increase your knowledge of birds and your understanding of birds and their habitats, while also developing the skills and opportunities for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for birds with others.

Request a birding adventure

Do you have a birthday coming up, or birding pals coming to town, or any other special occasion on the calendar? Why not let one of Travis Audubon’s knowledgeable guides take you and your group on a bird walk? Start your birding adventure here.

Travel opportunities

Looking for more than just a morning of birding? Whether you want to explore more of Texas, travel to another state, or embark an international birding getaway, there are opportunities for you!

For kids and families

Share the wonders of nature with your family through opportunities such as our Family Nature Days and our Young Birders events. Learn more about our youth education program.

Let’s Go Birding Together

Let’s Go Birding Together intentionally welcomes the LGBTQ+ community to come learn about birds and birding. Everyone deserves to spend time in nature without fear about their safety or wondering if they will be welcome into a group.

Bird counts and surveys

Bird surveys and counts help with scientific advancement by alerting communities to climate and environmental changes. Large, rapid declines in bird populations point to environmental problems that need immediate attention.

Note: By attending any of our events, you agree to our Event Policies and Liability Waiver.

For other events and programs, see our calendar.