Austin Geological Society
We are Austin Geological Society, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of geology for professionals, students and the general public. As a professional society, our members are geologists, earth science professionals, or earth science/geology students. We have technical meetings nine months per year, for our members. These meetings include a presentation on recent geoscience research, on a wide range of topics. Field trips are offered throughout the year, primarily to our members. Check out upcoming events on our Calendar.
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We conduct public education and outreach in the greater Austin area, to provide information about regional geology and geologic resources in our community. See our Education and Outreach page for more information. Our field trip guidebooks are invaluable resources for anyone interested in central Texas geology. Please see our Austin Geological Society (AGS) Publications page for more information.
AGS Announcements
New website launched in January 2026
Please view past and upcoming calendar of events, renew membership and sign up for new membership on the website.
In memoriam: Raymond Slade
Raymond Maurice Slade, Jr. passed away on May 26, 2024, after an illness in Austin, TX. Raymond was born on October 13, 1946, in Austin, Texas. He was raised in
Looking for ways to Serve AGS in 2024-2025?
Dear AGS members, I look forward to serving as Austin Geological Society (AGS) President in the upcoming year. Elections for new officers is May 6, 2024. We are seeking nominations
AGS Field Trip – February 2023 at Intersection of FM2244 and Loop 360, Austin TX