About Bexar Audubon South Central Texas
An Affiliated Chapter of the National Audubon Society in South Central Texas
Vision Statement
We are a diverse and supportive community that values our natural world and works together to ensure a healthy habitat for birds, other wildlife, and people.Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the conservation of habitat for birds, other wildlife, and people; support the National Audubon Society’s efforts; and encourage responsible local action through education, research, and advocacy.
BAS History
Bexar Audubon Society was formed in 1983 when National Audubon Society members in Bexar County decided that our area needed a local chapter to represent the ideals of environmental protection reflected in the newly formed national organization’s mission. BAS continued the legacy of our earlier leaders in protecting habitat for birds and bringing ideas and awareness about our natural environment to both the general public and agencies throughout the area.
In late 2024 the Bexar Audubon Society Board voted to change the name to Bexar Audubon of South Central Texas (BASCTx) and adopt a new logo to reflect the regional 10-county nature of the organization.
Our Relationship to Other Audubon Organizations
National Audubon Society (NAS)
National Audubon is one of the oldest, best known, and most effective conservation organizations. Less known is how vital local Audubon groups are. San Antonio has several groups that carry the name Audubon, and many active conservationists belong to all of them. For more information, visit National Audubon Society’s website.
Audubon Texas
Audubon Texas is the state office for NAS in the state of Texas. The office is located in Austin, Texas, and the state staff works with Texas Audubon Centers and Chapters to further NAS initiatives on the state and local levels. Read more here.
Audubon Foundation of Texas
Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Audubon Foundation of Texas (AFT) is a non-profit established to support Audubon Texas, Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries in Texas, and the affiliated Audubon local chapters.
Bexar Audubon
South Central Texas
BASCTx
Bexar Audubon South Central Texas (BASCTx) is an affiliated chapter of National Audubon Society that serves 10 counties in South Central Texas (National Audubon area W-19): Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson. Any NAS member who resides in area W-19 also belongs to BASCTx.
BASCTx encourages its members to become involved with the chapter as it expands its outreach and impact throughout South Central Texas. We welcome donations from anyone who wants to support our work.
BASCTx focuses on protecting birds and the ecosystems that they and we depend on.
If you’d like to join BASCTx and become involved in our activities, please click here.
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) is one of the nation’s finest urban bird and wildlife refuges and a destination for birding and environmental education. Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, MLAC protects 1200 acres dedicated to connecting people to nature through birds and their habitats.
Since 2004, the center has been managed by National Audubon/Audubon Texas on property owned by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). Formerly a wastewater treatment site, the idea for a nature center was started by the Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society, which assisted and supported SAWS in protecting critical habitat for birds.
Becoming a member of MLAC automatically makes you a member of National Audubon Society. For more information, visit the MLAC website.
San Antonio Audubon Society
San Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) was a local independent birding club not affiliated with the National Audubon Society. It was founded in 1953; in April 2025, SAAS voted to dissolve the organization due to lack of participation.
Former SAAS Members are very welcomed to join and participate in BASCTx activities and support NAS and local Chapter initiatives.
P. O. Box 6084
San Antonio, TX 78209-6084
Bexar Audubon of South Central Texas Leadership
Officers
President: Allison Hayne
Vice President: Fabiola McClellan
Secretary: Derrick Mims
Treasurer: John Huston
Chief Conservation Officer: Danny Kelleher
Members at Large:
Britt Coleman
Misty Garcia
Ex Officio:
Patsy Inglet
Committees
Conservation & Advocacy: Britt Coleman
Education: Patsy Inglet and Sherie Gee
Community Engagement: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Outings: Ann Brown and Karen Wilson
Programs: Patsy Inglet and Becca Taylor
Meetings & Events: Fabiola McClellan and Jessica Barnes
Birding with a Purpose: Derrick Mims
Christmas Bird Count: Sherie Gee
Climate Watch: Patsy Inglet
Finance: John Huston
Fundraising: Allison Hayne
Website & Newsletter: Misty Garcia
Social Media: Yael Lara
Bexar Audubon South Central Texas Reports & Financials
Bexar Audubon South Central Texas is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Our financial records and bank statements are audited on a regular basis by both internal and external auditors. We do not make contributions to political organizations, campaigns, or candidates.