Environmental Groups – General Purpose
Youth Climate Strike, Texas Capitol Steps, September 20, 2019
Austin Sierra Club
P.O. Box 4581
Austin, TX 78765-4581
Bruce Melton (512) 799-7998
E-mail: bmelton@earthlink.net
Net: sierraclub.org/texas/austin
Facebook: facebook.com/sierraclubatx/
Instagram: instagram.com/sierraclubatx/
Purpose: The Austin Sierra Club is the local arm of one of America’s oldest and largest environmental organizations. Our mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives; and to provide cultural and natural systems equity and justice in the development of this mission.
The Austin Group of the Sierra Club is well known for immensely popular group outings to enjoy wild places, and for local environmental activism. Our current campaigns are for climate change, surface water, the Edwards Aquifer, open spaces/parks, energy, public transportation and transportation infrastucture, air quality, and anti-sprawl efforts.
Projects/Activities: Hiking, campouts, cycling, environmental conservation/service projects, social activities.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto, in downtown Austin. Every month we have a unique presentation, except for the Annual Picnic on 2nd Tuesday of May at Zilker Rock Garden (details on Web site).
Volunteer Opportunities: There are active committees for everyone’s interests, fun, or service: Climate Change; Outings; Conservation; Environmental Education; Singles; Fundraising; Membership.
Newsletters/Publications: Austin Sierran e-newsletter; monthly Lone Star Chapter newsletter; quarterly National Sierra Club magazine.
Dues: No dues for local group. National dues: $39/year; $15/First Time; $24 Students/limited income & seniors.
Environmental Defense Fund
Austin Office
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300
Austin, TX 78701
Mercy Kalu-James (512) 478-5161
E-mail: mkalu@edf.org
Net: edf.org
Facebook: facebook.com/EnvDefenseFund
Purpose: Environmental Defense Fund is a leading international nonprofit organization representing more than two million members that creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships.
Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems.
We help Texans use cleaner energy, breathe cleaner air, combat global warming, protect endangered wildlife, and work to restore healthy fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.
Newsletters/Publications: Solutions, quarter
Travis Audubon Society
3710 Cedar Street, Box 5
Austin, TX 78705
Nicole Netherton (512) 300-2473
E-Mail: info@travisaudubon.org
Net: travisaudubon.org/
Purpose: Travis Audubon Society has hundreds of walks, classes, and programs annually. We also protect native habitat for birds and other wildlife. In 1952, our founders recognized the vital connection between conserving wildlife habitat and the ecological balance necessary for healthy and sustainable communities. Members enjoy many benefits and privileges, including exclusive access to our three sanctuaries, and discounts on exciting programs and classes. Join us, get involved, and find inspiration in nature. Our members also enjoy access to 10+ miles of trails on our 715-acre Baker Sanctuary.
Projects/Activities: Travis Audubon provides opportunities for group birdwatching activities, public environmental awareness education, and informed environmental action. We maintain an alert system at our Web site with information about rare bird sightings, field trips, and meetings.
Meetings: Monthly meetings, open to public, are on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June through August, and December) at 7 PM. Consult Web site for location.
Volunteer Opportunities: Travis Audubon offers a variety of volunteer experiences. These include promoting education through group presentations, maintaining our sanctuaries, and assisting in counting of Austin-area birds.
Newsletters/Publications: Online Signal Smoke blog and Annual Report.
Dues: $35-$500/year.
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