On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
Discover how native plants help birds prepare for and complete their remarkable fall journeys! During this guided walk, you'll explore the flowers, fruits, seeds, insects, and shelter that native plants provide for migrating and resident birds. Learn which plants are especially valuable during fall and discover simple ways to create a bird-friendly habitat at home.
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! Mitchell Lake Audubon Center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All […]
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free admission to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Explore the outdoors, discover native plants that provide important food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, and learn how native landscaping can help conserve water by reducing the need for frequent watering. Enjoy family-friendly Bird Lotería and explore printed activities and conservation […]
Start your morning surrounded by nature! You'll begin with a light breakfast and coffee while getting to know fellow nature lovers and testing your knowledge with a few fun bird and native plant trivia questions before strolling through gardens and trails to identify seasonal birds and learn some native plants that provide food, shelter, and […]
Home to over 300 bird species each year, this 1,200-acre sanctuary showcases four diverse habitats—wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands—all supported by water-wise practices and native plants that thrive in South Texas conditions. Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center every fourth Saturday for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will […]
Join the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! The Audubon center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All […]
Get outside in celebration of National Play Outside Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt or a Mitchell Lake Nature Walk Fact Sheet and explore their gardens and trails! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants […]
Join us for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will walk you through bird identification and proper use of binoculars. This family-friendly program is best suited for ages 5+, and more experienced birders are always welcome too. Along the way, learn how native plants play a critical role […]
Get outside in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Participate in the conservation of our natural world, and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best in your space to save water and attract beneficial pollinators.
Join us at Mitchell Lake after dark to celebrate National Moth Week! This worldwide community science event highlights the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths. Often called nature's nighttime pollinators, moths play a vital role in pollinating native plants and serve as an important food source for many birds and other wildlife. Learn about […]
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last […]