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: General meetings are 2nd Wednesday of most months at El Mercado, 1302 S. 1st, Austin. Food ordered at 6:30 PM, with program at 7 PM. Climate Crisis meetings are 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave., Austin. Potluck starts at 6:30 PM, with program at 7 PM.
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 1700
Austin, TX 78701
E-mail: members@edf.org
Net: edf.org
Facebook: facebook.com/EnvDefenseFund
Purpose: One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action.
Newsletters/Publications: Solutions, quarterly.
Travis Audubon Society
3908 Avenue B
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 300-2473
E-Mail: info@travisaudubon.org
Net: travisaudubon.org
Purpose: Travis Audubon Society has hundreds of walks, classes, and other programs annually. Our vision is to inspire conservation through birding. In 1952, our founders recognized the vital connection between conserving wildlife habitat and the ecological balance necessary for healthy and sustainable communities. Members enjoy benefits such as exclusive access to our 715-acre Baker Sanctuary, and discounts on exciting programs and classes. Join us, get involved, and find inspiration in nature.
Projects/Activities: Travis Audubon provides opportunities for group birdwatching activities, public environmental awareness education, and informed environmental action.
Meetings: Monthly meetings, open to the public, are on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June through August, and December) at 7 PM. See calendar for details.
Volunteer Opportunities: Travis Audubon offers a variety of volunteer experiences. These include promoting education through group presentations, maintaining our sanctuaries, and assisting with bird surveys.
Newsletters/Publications: Online Murmurations blog and Annual Report.
Dues: $50-$500/year.
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