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Austin Bat Refuge
P.O. Box 302413
Austin, TX 78703
Lee Mackenzie (512) 695-4116
E-Mail: info@AustinBatRefuge.org
Net: austinbatrefuge.org
Facebook: facebook.com/austinbat
Instagram: instagram.com/austinbatrefuge
TikTok: tiktok.com/@austinbatrefuge
Purpose: To promote respect for bats through rehabilitation and release, education, and conflict resolution,.
Rehabilitation – Over the last decade, with no government funding, we have cut euthanasia of Austin’s bats by 50% while protecting the public health.
If you find a bat in trouble, call us, text a photo, and we’ll first assess the situation, then work out a solution. We are the only bat rehabilitators in Austin.
Education – Our education table has been a weekend staple at Congress Avenue Bridge for the past 8 years. We also provide education programs to organizations, agencies, master naturalists, health departments, animal control officers, schools (on a sliding scale), and neighborhood groups.
Conflict Resolution – We provide solutions for peaceful co-existence with bats in your home, office, or facility.
Projects/Activities: Weekend educational outreach at Congress Avenue Bridge/. Rehabilitated bat release many nights during the bat season (March to October).
Watch our social media for other activities throughout the year, including bat walks and event tabling.
Volunteer Opportunities: See Web site “Volunteer” page.
Newsletters/Publications: Sign up for quarterly newsletter: austinbatrefuge.org/contact/
Donations: We are a 501(c)3 organization that accepts donations from $5 to $50,000+.
Horned Lizard Conservation Society
P.O. Box 21
Burkburnett, TX. 76354
E-mail: hornedlizardinfo@gmail.com
Net: hornedlizards.org
Purpose: We are an international organization dedicated to the conservation of all horned lizard species throughout their ranges.
Projects/Activities: Grant program for horned lizard conservation and research projects, status surveys, speaking/presentations to groups, booth sitting, field trips.
Meetings: We have a biennial meeting. Our next meeting is in 2026.
Volunteer Opportunities: Field surveys for horned lizard research, contributing to the newsletter, fundraising, booth sitting/education.
Newsletters/Publications: Phrynosomatics, published quarterly.
Dues: $25/Regular; $10/Students & Seniors; $50/Contributing members, $300/Lifetime members.
Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation
4009 Banister Ln, Suite 420
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 358-0014
E-Mail: info@merlintuttle.org
Net: merlintuttle.org
Facebook: facebook.com/MerlinTuttlesBatConservation
Instagram: instagram.com/merlintuttlesbats
Purpose: No group of mammals has been more misunderstood, needlessly feared, or intensely persecuted than bats. Once people understand the incredible value of bats in their own lives, most voluntarily become enthusiastic protectors.
Founded by a renowned expert, we rely on a powerful combination of science, field knowledge, and photography. Our organization is helping save millions of bats and protecting public health, economies and worldwide ecosystems by teaching people through a “Winning Friends, not Battles” approach to conservation.
Projects/Activities: International/domestic workshops and trips, student scholarships, photo collection archival project, and Bat House research/guidance (through our qualified vendor “Seal of Approval” and The Bat House Guide).
Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up for future opportunities at: merlintuttle.org/work-with-us
Newsletters/Publications: Blogs and quarterly newsletters at: merlintuttle.org/blog
Dues: $10-$1,000 annual memberships are available.
National Wildlife Federation
South Central Regional Center
505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 530
Austin, TX 78752
Katie Struth (512) 610-7771
FAX: (512) 476-9810
E-Mail: scrc@nwf.org
Net: nwf.org/southcentral
Facebook: facebook.com/NWFSouthCentral
Instagram: instagram.com/nationalwildlife/?hl=en
Purpose: The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is America’s largest conservation organization, with a mission to unite Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly-changing world.
Projects/Activities: Our Austin-based work includes:
• Environmental Education – NWF helps connect Austin students to nature while providing teachers with tools to engage students in science and math learning experiences.
• Protecting Texas Rivers – NWF works to ensure that Texas manages its limited fresh water resources for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
• Restoring the Gulf of Mexico – The Program works to ensure healthy waters and resilient coasts for the Gulf’s people and wildlife.
Newsletters/Publications: Quarterly e-newsletter available by request to scrc@nwf.org. National Wildlife, national member’s magazine. Children’s publications: Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr.
Dues: $15/year; includes membership magazine.
Austin Wildlife Rescue
P.O. Box 302695
Austin, TX 78703
Rescue Hotline: (512) 472-9453
E-mail: info@austinwildliferescue.org
Net: austinwildliferescue.org
Purpose: Austin Wildlife Rescue serves the citizens and wildlife of Central Texas by providing direct assistance to the public concerning questions, problems, and conflicts with native wild animals. AWR rescues and rehabilitates orphaned, injured and sick wild animals, and educates the public to coexist with wildlife.
Volunteer Opportunities: All volunteer activity takes place at our Rehabilitation Center in Elgin. Volunteer information is posted on our Web site under the Get Involved tab. We hold volunteer orientations twice a month, April-September.
Newsletters/Publications: Crit
Donations: Austin Wildlife Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization that gladly accepts donations from $5 to $50,000+.
