The Texas Ornithological Society and the Texas Birding Community at large has suffered a great loss with the passing of Steve Gross. Steve Gross was a dedicated educator both as a professional and in the birding world. He was a mentor to many of all ages in Texas Birding. Many will be familiar with Steve's work with the Rockport young birder's big day Bird-a-thon to raise money for our sanctuaries.  Less well known was Steve was the first to volunteer to assist with summer workshops to aid teachers in introducing more young people to birds.

The Executive Board of the Texas Ornithological Society has established a memorial endowment to encourage and sponsor other youth birding teams and groups like the one in Rockport across the State of Texas and help foster the next generation of birders and ornithologists. The seeds we plant today with these groups will become the mighty oaks in our community in the future.

Donations to the endowment may be made through PayPal below, or if you prefer you may send donations to:

Texas Ornithological Society Steve Gross Memorial
PMB #189
6338 N. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209

Please make checks payable to: Texas Ornithological Society