Ladies, this one's for you!
Camping and outdoor activities like are a great way to enjoy nature on your own or with family and friends, but can feel overwhelming if you're just starting out. Join Stewards of the Wild and TPWD's Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program for a ladies-only campout at Long Acres Ranch, just outside of Houston, on April 24-26. You'll have opportunities to learn about and practice outdoor cooking, fishing, archery, foraging, kayaking, birding, shelter building/survival skills, maps/compass/geocaching, firearm handling, and night hikes with insect identification. Join other like-minded women for a weekend and leave ready to embark on your own outdoor or camping adventure!
Attendees will choose their activities during registration. After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with immediate next steps.
Stewards of the Wild (SOTW), Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation's (TPWF) conservation leadership program, equips emerging leaders aged 21 to 45 with opportunities to actively participate in the stewardship of Texas’ wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.
Additional Opportunity: First Aid/CPR Certification
During registration, attendees will also have the opportunity to indicate if they would like to participate in an Adult First Aid/CPR Online + Classroom Certification. The course would include an online portion to be completed before April 24 and an instructor-led skill session from American Red Cross on-site at Long Acres Ranch the evening of April 24. The certification has a $40 fee. If you indicate that you would like to participate in this additional opportunity, you will receive a separate email from the instructor with instructions for paying the fee and completing the online portion.
What to bring:
- Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mattress/pad, pillow, extra blankets, camping chair)
- General personal items, clothing, and toiletries
- Study shoes/boots for activities
- Creature comfort snacks/items
There will be air-conditioned restrooms available for use, but no showers available on site.
Need to borrow a tent? Please email Venessa at venessa.wallace@tpwd.texas.gov and let her know.
Note: Firearms are prohibited at Long Acres Ranch. Air rifles will be used for firearm practice.
Schedule (subject to change):
Friday, April 24
4 PM: Check-in and tent set up
6 PM: Welcome and dinner
8 PM: Evening Activity
Saturday, April 25
7 AM: Breakfast
8-10:30 AM: Activity #1
10:30 AM-1 PM: Activity #2
1-2 PM: Lunch
2-4:30 PM: Activity #3
5 PM: Dinner
6-8 PM: Night bug hike/night fishing
Sunday, April 26
9 AM: Pack up and head out
Questions? Please email Katie at kcharles@tpwf.org.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel 4 weeks in advance of event, receive a full refund. Cancel 2-4 weeks in advance of event, receive 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 weeks in advance of event, receive no refund.
