Connection to Nature & Place

As a state with one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, encouraging more outdoor physical activity is important for public health. Decreased time outdoors has shown a decline in children’s fitness, creativity, and social skills. Most children age 8-18 spend over 45 hours per week connected to electronics, but they need meaningful experiences in nature to understand ecosystems and enhance problem-solving skills. Learn more about the need for nature in a child’s development.
Discover ways to connect to nature in your community.
- Take a digital tour of the Trinity River Audubon Center and Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill.
- Did you know even urban areas have amazing natural areas nearby? Find nature centers and parks near you.
- Do you have kids? Letting them play outside regularly improves their health and happiness. Take the Be Out There pledge to incorporate more play time in nature.
- Become a citizen scientist! From birds to water quality to invasive species, your discoveries can support research of our ecosystems.
- Receive a free Texas State Parks guide and sticker by pledging to Take Care of Texas.
How you can help, right now
Donate to Audubon
Help secure the future for birds at risk from climate change, habitat loss and other threats. Your support will power our science, education, advocacy and on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Consider a Legacy Gift for Texas
Planned gifts and bequests allow you to provide a lasting form of support to Audubon Texas.