By Karen Mitchell Smith When Tom Maddux purchased 128 acres on upper Peach Creek in 1992, maybe he thought, “this place is for the birds.” Tom named the Montgomery County tract Peach Creek Woods. Dense with native hardwoods and pines, the land was undeveloped. And, importantly, located smack in the Central Flyway and upper Gulf […]
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By Channing Mena, Houston Audubon Education Specialist The big frog pond located between Houston Audubon’s Natives Nursery and the historic log cabin was originally built by Edith and Jesse Moore to raise American bullfrogs to be sold to local restaurants for their legs. While it has held up well over the past 90 years, our […]
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Cheryl Newcomb is a fundraising professional with more than 25 years of leadership experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic resource development. She brings a strong track record of building sustainable fundraising programs that connect people to purpose and drive long-term impact. Prior to joining Houston Audubon, Cheryl led development efforts at the Contemporary Arts Museum […]
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Isaac has been birdwatching for over a decade and is now turning that passion into a career. He spent the first 11 years of his life in southeastern China, then moved to Starkville, Mississippi for school. He received an associate’s degree in animal sciences at East Mississippi Community College and a bachelor’s in biology with […]
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Houston Audubon is sad to share the passing of a dear friend and visionary conservationist, Steven Craig Damuth. Craig didn’t just appreciate nature; he dedicated his life to ensuring it would endure for generations. From his early days birding and fishing in the pineywoods of East Texas, Craig developed a deep-seated belief that habitat was […]
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By Spencer Poling, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! So, I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the important habitat restoration work we do that keeps our bird sanctuaries full of life. But first, what is an invasive species, and why do they matter at our sanctuaries? Invasive […]
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By Colleen McDonough, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician The day I’m writing this, February 21st, is my last day at Houston Audubon. At the end of 2025, I applied to my dream job, mostly on a whim, and a few months later I was unexpectedly offered the position. I’ll be working with albatrosses, my favorite […]
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Channing Mena is a Houston native with a BS in Marine Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Texas A&M Galveston. Prior to starting at Houston Audubon, she worked at the Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center locally and Artist Boat in Galveston. She is excited to continue to be a part of the Greater Houston […]
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Mary Goodchild is a proud new Houstonian who has spent the last two decades in Los Angeles. As a Louisiana native, finding herself once again surrounded by bayous feels like a homecoming! Her career in nonprofit management is built on a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting and finance, with over 15 years of hands-on experience […]
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Peggy Boston earlier this month, a cherished member of our advisory board and a devoted volunteer within the Houston Audubon community. Peggy was introduced to birding in the late 1980s by longtime Houston Audubon volunteer Ellen Red, and she quickly became […]
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