A BIG Thanks to so many of you for sending  in your
pre-orders for Wildlife in Focus IV. 
Our newest book patrons are:
AEP Texas - 100 books
A.G. Edwards of Redding, California, A Division of Wachovia Securities 100 books
 
H-E-B - 50 books
Valero Bill Greehey Refinery - 50 books
Catherine & Sam Susser, Stripes -50 books
Linda Price-May - 50 books

Gary Foose- 25 books
Rancho Tres Hijos - 20
Fred Allen - 20 books
Frank & Rene Scanio III - 20 books
Youngs Pizza - 20 books
David & Mary Bechtol - 20 books
Michelle Orcutt- 20 books

Suzel Mendieta- 10 books
Bobby Barrera- 10 books
Kirk Clark - 10 books
John & Audrey Martin - 10 books

That's what it takes for us to be able to produce the amazing Wildife in Focus books.  By preordering your books as a Book Patron, you help us cover the cost of production.  In return, we deliver a quality product at a substantial discount. 
We have slots available for the back cover of Wildlife in Focus IV for our Book Patrons of 50 or more books.  This is the perfect gift for a board of directors, clients, volunteers, family and friends.  For those 20 or more Book Patrons, we will proudly publish your name on the pages of Wildlife in Focus IV.  To take advantage of our convenient and secure Pay Pal services using all major credit cards click on:

http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/books

The Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts is hosting Nature under the Lens: Images for Conservation. This exhibit includes photos from the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest, Valley Land Fund and Images for Conservation. Featured in a unique acrylic format the Coastal Bend images on this display were selected from more than 160 award winning photographs from the 2007 Photo Contest.  These images showcase the true beauty of Texas from photographer and landower teams: Paul Denman on the Swenson Ranch, Fred La Bounty on the Rio Vista Bluff Ranch, and Bill & Sharon Draker on the Welder Wildlife Refuge.  The limited acyrlic prints are for sale, proceeds support our wildlife conservation programs.  In addition the photographer's of each print receive a portion of the profits. 
To buy an acrylic print please contact 361-881-9316.



If your in the Brownsville area take a the time to visit the Brownsville Musuem of Fine Arts at 660 E. Ringgold St, or call them at 956-542-0941.

www.brownsvillemfa.org

The Coastal Bend Benefactors' Wildlife Photo Exhibit went for a WILD ride to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!  Thanks to landowner Mitchell Dale, we were invited to showcase the true beauty of the Coastal Bend at the Ranching and Wildlife Expo March 5-9.  Folks were amazed at the talent and dedication of each photographer and the beauty that each landowner foster on their property.  We had visitors from around the world stop to admire and learn from each photograph.  Again...photographers and landowners- THIS is where all that hard work pays off as we are able to educate and inspire others to protect the wildlife and habitat of this great state.  Thank You!

The Images for Conservation Fund and Texas Agrilife Extension, in conjunction with Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept, will present the Nature Photography Symposium: Ranch Nature Photography for Fun and Profit March 29th in Kingsville.  This symposium is designed to educate both area amature and professional photographers as well as landowners throughout the Coastal Bend on the details involved in developing dynamic settings on private land for optimal photography. 

The symposium will begin with a morning session that both the landowners and photographers will attend to learn about the industry of photo tourism.  Following a networking lunch, the afternoon session will target the two groups separately.  The photographers will learn techniques for capturing and editing images from award-winning photographers while the landowners will learn about marketing and planning from experienced landowners and tourism experts.

The symposium will be held 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, March 29th at the Texas A&M Univerisity-Kingsville Student Union Building.  Admission is $75 and includes lunch.  You can register by calling Ellen Kinsey at (917)557-6175 or follow the link at the bottom of the article.

http://imagesforconservation.org/pro-tour/events

Take a look at our membership feature this month...Mesquite Tree Conservator Supporter.
Our members contribute in so many ways by supporting our Kritters 4 Kids environmental education program, Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest, Traveling Benefactors' Photo Exhibit, and Wildlife in Focus books. Your donation helps us to continue our mission of spreading public awareness about the need for wildlife and habitat conservation in the Coastal Bend of Texas!

For just $250 look at all the fabulous BENEFITS you will receive as a Conservator:

*Two single image set of eight Wild Cards
*One multi image set of eight Wild Cards
*10x15 Award Winning Wildflower Print
*Discounts on Wildlife in Focus Books
*10% discount on Kritter Kamp Registration
*Subscription to monthly E-Newsletter
*Name and recognition in the E-Newsletter
*Membership Card
*Invitation to Special Members' Only Events
*Calendar
*Customized return address labels
*Subscription to In Focus Magazine
*Five Postcards featuring award winning photographs
*One voucher for Free admission into the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

If you haven't received the In Focus magazine filled with award winning photographs, and informative and inspiring articles request your free copy by calling 361-881-9316.
To become a member go to http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/membership

Did you know your club, organization, or business can be printed in our Wildlife in Focus IV book?  Michelle would be happy to present "Gateways to Conservation": a colorful view of Coastal Bend wildlife and habitat through the lens of our photographers and landowners.  A powerful photographic show that is sure to excite the group about the true beauty of our area.  If your group orders 20 or more books we will proudly list your club as a dedicated Book Patron in Wildlife in Focus IV.  Call to schedule your meeting with us today. 361-881-9316

We have multiple presentations please tell us which one you would like to see:
Gateways to Conservation
Kritters 4 Kids
Nature Tourism- Wildlife Photography for Profit
Landowner Resources- Leaving a Land Legacy!