TAS was organized with about 50 members in 1952. Today there are more than 2,500 members. Committed to the conservation and preservation of our natural resources, TAS is a completely volunteer organization, with the chapter president and board of directors making necessary decisions based on committee recommendations. Our many committee activities promote education about our natural environment, as well as encourage informed environmental action. Many of our excursions are day trips to areas near Austin.
Overnight trips take participants to other areas of Texas and beyond.
Most of our field trips are free of charge and open to both members and nonmembers. Dates and details for field trips appear in our monthly newsletter's calendar. See the Calendar of Events . Programs are presented by knowledgeable persons on subjects relating to birds and other wildlife, conservation issues, or travel and are open to both members and nonmembers. See the Calendar of Events .