Tropical Audubon Society

A chapter of National Audubon Society and a nonprofit 501c3, Tropical Audubon Society's (TAS's) local roots date back more than 100 years. Our mission to protect wildlife, habitat, water resources and quality of life shapes our current conservation work: helping propel Everglades restoration and protection of Biscayne Bay, Florida Bay and the Biscayne Aquifer. Our core region is comprised of Miami-Dade County.

TAS is on the frontline of conservation and environmental protection, standing firm against contamination of our drinking water, maintaining the Urban Development Boundary, and advocating for mitigation of Sea Level Rise. The health and protection of our water resources - both fresh and salt for wildlife and humans - are central to TAS's modern mission along with the traditional Audubon emphasis on bird/wildlife protection and birding opportunities.

TAS also offers a diverse lineup of outings and programs: bird, butterfly and plant trips, morning forays, all-day adventures, overnight trips, local outings and expeditions far afield. We educate hundreds of children through our Bird Day event annually. In 2020 we took the Cape Florida Banding Station under our wing, deepening scientific research and an expansion of public outreach about South Florida's avian visitors.

Our historic 1932 Doc Thomas House headquarters, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and adjoining Steinberg Nature Center occupies 2.2 acres of High Pines property, primarily consisting of pine rockland and hardwood hammock habitats. The headquarters host Eco-Restoration Days and guided House Tours, Bird Walks, Winter Conservation Concerts, February Bird Day, March BEE-cause Flea, Spring and Fall "Walk in the Woods with Wine & Whisk" dinner parties, April Birdstock and Members Migration, art exhibits, May Movie Night, and June's Native Plant Sale.

Looking ahead, our award-winning Tropical Audubon Ambassador Program trains future advocates for South Florida's ecosystems.