Women of the Land is a land stewardship training program designed specifically for women landowners, land managers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts.

The workshop is designed to encourage women to become active land managers, develop and hone their management skills, and network with women of similar interests.

The 2010 Women of the Land workshop will be held at La Bandera near Carrizo Springs May 14-16. Cost is $200 for TWA members and $235 for non-members.

The registration fee covers meals, lodging and materials. Nonmembers will receive a one-year membership to the Texas Wildlife Association. Registration is limited to 40 participants.

Much of the workshop will be conducted in the field. Topics to be discussed include habitat, land ethics, soils and hydrology, plant identification, wildlife identification and biology, pond management, nature photography, watershed management, income diversification and contract negotiations. Instructors will be wildlife and natural resource professionals from the private sector, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, USDANatural Resources Conservation Service, Texas AgriLife Extension, and other organizations.

If interested, visit the Texas Wildlife Association Web site at www.texas-wildlife.org or contact Courtney Hollimon at (800) TEXWILD, (210) 826-2904, or chollimon@texas-wildife.org.