A Season of Transition, A Year of Growth: Trinity River Audubon Center Reflects

As nature reminds us each season, change is a natural part of growth. This year, the Trinity River Audubon Center experienced its own season of transition, including changes in staff and leadership. Through it all, the team has remained committed to advancing Audubon's Flight Plan by connecting people with birds, nature, and one another.

A Year of Growing Impact

As we reflect on the past year, we are proud of what was accomplished together. Community engagement continued to grow, with nearly 26,000 visitor touchpoints across programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and public access. The center is on track to surpass 30,000 touchpoints in the coming year as it continues expanding its reach and deepening its impact.

More than 5,000 students and volunteers engaged with Trinity River Audubon Center through field trips and service-learning experiences, fostering meaningful connections to nature while supporting environmental education and stewardship. Of those, 1,447 students participated in 28 field trips serving Title I schools, schools where a significant percentage of students qualify for federal education assistance expanding access to hands-on outdoor learning. Students from 1st through 12th grade explored the Great Trinity Forest through experiences designed to inspire curiosity, scientific discovery, and conservation.

Restoring the Great Trinity Forest

Stewardship of the Great Trinity Forest remains at the heart of the center's work. This year, the team continued restoring the Blackland Prairie ecosystem while engaging community members in habitat stewardship and community science. Through initiatives such as the Great Backyard Bird Count and Christmas Bird Count, volunteers contributed valuable observations that help monitor bird populations and support conservation efforts across the region.

Bringing the Community Together

Community events also brought people together to celebrate birds, nature, and the Trinity River. Flock Party welcomed 86 attendees, while World Migratory Bird Day engaged more than 300 participants, creating opportunities for families and community members to experience the outdoors, learn about conservation, and strengthen their connection to the natural world.

Looking Ahead

As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding access to nature, restoring critical habitat, and inspiring conservation through education and community engagement. Together, we are building momentum toward an even greater impact in the year ahead.