El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association

TTIA's Texas Nature Tourism Council invites you to participate in the first in a series of free webinars on nature tourism topics. This free educational opportunity is presented in partnership with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Nature Tourism Program.

Ecotourism: The Big Picture - Trends and Examples from Around the World

Date:    February 12th
Time:    11:00 AM - 12:00PM (Central)
Cost:    FREE

Join us for this opportunity to learn from world-renowned nature tourism expert, Carol Patterson. She is the author of multiple books on ecotourism and travel, and is owner of Kalahari Management, an international ecotourism consulting firm.

After a 30-minute presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to Ms. Patterson for an open Q&A session.

This session will also be recorded to prepare a podcast for future viewing, but be sure to participate live for your chance to ask questions!

INSTRUCTIONS:
To join the webinar, simply follow the link below fifteen minutes prior to start time:
http://centralb2.ttvn.tamus.edu/GA/main/000000411af200000125995e751ca130
If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact:
Miles Phillips, Texas Nature Tourism Council Chair
Agrilife Extension Specialist - Nature Tourism
http://naturetourism.tamu.edu
email: mdphillips@ag.tamu.edu
phone: 979-845-1023,
2261 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843

Bastrop was named one of 2010 America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.  The town sits on El Camino Real de los Tejas.  You can vote daily to make Bastrop the 2010 Fan Favorite.  Please see the link below.

Congratulations Bastrop!

http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/southwest-region/bastrop-texas.html

 

February 13, 2010: 10 AM - Noon

El Nacimieno del Camino Real will hold a meeting at the Brush Country Steakhouse in Pearsall, Texas.  Please see the attached document for more information.

 

Upcoming Events 

• February 20-26, 2010:  Hike the Hill in Washington, DC
• April 30, 2010:  Semi-Annual meeting in Goliad, Texas
• May 12-14, 2010:  Partnership for the National Trails System Workshop in San Antonio, Texas
• July 23, 2010:  Quarterly Meeting in Nacogdoches, Texas
• October 21-22, 2010:  Annual Meeting in Rockdale, Texas

Please check back for more specific locations and times soon.

Vol. I, Issue 1

At 7PM on January 14, 2010 the San Antonio Chapter of El Camino Real de los Tejas will meet.  The meeting will be at the San Antonio River Authority, 100 E. Guenther Street San Antonio, Texas.   Bracken Village will be the topic.  Come out and join us if you can.

Hispanics' Indigenous Identity

Lecture Series & Genealogy Workshop

at

Mexican-American Cultural Center

600 River Street - Austin, TX.

September 19, 2009, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

"Untold Truths" by Dr. Mario Garza

October 24, 2009, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

"We Have Survived" by Dr. Mario Garza

November 14, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

"We Will Remain" by Dr. Mario Garza

November 14, 2009, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tracing Indigenous Ancestry:  A Genealogy Workshop

by Xoxi Nayapiltzin

Seven Directions Art Exhibit

Featuring Donald Vann

November 9, 2009 - January 7, 2010

The Walkers' Gallery

San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX

Reception:  Friday, November 13th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Visit www.indigenouscultures.org for more information.

San Antonio Founders Day

Saturday, October 24, 2009

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

at

The Alamo

Free Event

Morning program in the DRT Meeting Hall/Award of SAFDA Scholarships (10:30 a.m.)

Over 40 Cultural Exhibitors on San Antonio's History

Entertainment Groups All Day in Alamo Plaza

Canary Islander Re-enactments on the Founding of San Antonio

Children's History Trail and Activities

Bring Your Kids and Have a Fun Family Day!!!