Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
Austin Stewards of the Wild
Stewards of the Wild is a young professionals program supporting the mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. With member-led chapters in major cities throughout the state, Stewards of the Wild engages 21-45 year-old outdoor enthusiasts by hosting exclusive events to raise awareness of conservation issues facing future generations.
Become a Steward of the Wild today and ensure that current and future generations can enjoy, explore, and be inspired by the wild things and wild places of Texas.
Advisory Council
Co-Chairs – Amber Ahmed and Samantha Howell
Immediate Past Chairs – Norman Garza and Alex Price
Communications – Brittany Eck, Tatiana Jitkoff, and Kit Schroeder
Events – Christine Balistreri, Tony Carroll, and Tallon Martin
Membership Recruiting – Neal Carlton, Michael Icenhauer, and Justin Yarborough
Service Projects – Riley Anderson, Molly Wheaton, and Matthew Ziemnicki
For additional information, please contact Matthew Hughes at mhughes@tpwf.org.
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Service Event with The SAFE Alliance (SafePlace and Austin Children’s Shelter)
McKinney Falls State Park
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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Wild Texas Film Tour
Austin
Purchase Tickets
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Wild Hour (Quarterly Happy Hour Series)
Austin Beerworks
Austin
Open to current and prospective Stewards
NOVEMBER 3-5
Powderhorn Ranch Multi-Chapter Trip
Port O’Connor
For more information contact your chapter’s Advisory Council or Matthew Hughes
Purchase Tickets
NOVEMBER 16-19
Big Bend Ranch Multi-Chapter Trip
Terlingua
For more information contact your chapter’s Advisory Council or Matthew Hughes
Purchase Tickets
Past Events
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
Dove Hunt
Temple
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Full Moon Paddle on Lady Bird Lake
Austin
JULY 13, 2017
Happy Hour
The Range
Austin
Contribution Levels and Benefits
All levels include a personal Stewards of the Wild member card.
$85 Single Membership
- Service Opportunities
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations for one to exclusive monthly outdoor, social or educational events.
$150 Co-Membership
- Service Opportunities
- Invitations to special events
- Invitations for two to exclusive monthly outdoor, social or educational events.