Teacher to be recognized for natural resources education

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation and San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. announce the opportunity for two deserving area teachers to be recognized for their contributions and earn a financial award for their school in the amount of $2,500. 

This $2,500 school “scholarship” will be awarded to each school in recognition of the winning teachers’ use of innovative techniques and curricula to promote natural resource literacy among their students.

Langford selected for inaugural Keystone Award

David K. Langford is a steadfast conservationist, well-respected regionally and nationally. 

In recognition of his lifetime of service protecting our agricultural heritage and conserving native wildlife, wildlife habitat, and natural lands in Texas, Langford will receive the inaugural Keystone Award at a reception held at Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas, from 5 -7 p.m., Friday, February 26th. 

The event opens the 7th Farm & Range Forum, which continues with a full-day program in Fredericksburg, Texas, on the 27th.  

TWA welcomes Hollimon to Conservation Legacy team  

The Texas Wildlife Association is proud to welcome Courtney Hollimon to the organization as Conservation Legacy Event Coordinator.

She is a San Antonio native and graduated from Tulane University in 2001 with a degree in Environmental Studies and Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. Courtney grew up with “TWA on the coffee table” and is passionate about TWA’s mission.

Hollimon’s primary responsibility will be the design and implementation of high-quality adult educational ventures (workshops, field days, symposia, etc.).  She will work closely with TWA members and its partners to meet the educational needs of landowners, land managers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Courtney will also assist the Conservation Legacy team with youth and outreach educational programming, as well as working with all TWA members and staff to recruit new TWA members and build regional teams.