The goal of this program is to increase awareness of land stewardship principles, promote civic engagement in today’s youth and inspire students to obtain careers that support land stewardship.
A cohort of 15 students will be selected in each of the following locations: Bexar, Webb and Cameron Counties. Students from outside of these counties may apply but should know the meetings will take place in person and in a central location. The three cohorts will meet separately except for the two dates noted below. Meeting locations will be: Bexar County cohort – Witte Museum in San Antonio; Cameron County cohort – Camp Rio at Historic Lula Sams in Brownsville; and Webb County cohort – Falcon Bank in Laredo.
Students who successfully complete the 10-session program will earn a $400 stipend. Questions? Email us at helenholdsworth@wittemuseum.org
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
December 7, 2025
(Mandatory) Parent/Student Information Session
January 10-11, 2026
(Mandatory) Overnight at the Witte Museum in San Antonio*
January 25, 2026
February 1, 8 & 15, 2026
March 1, 15, 22 & 29, 2026
April 11-12, 2026
(Mandatory) Overnight at the San Antonio Viejo Ranch near Hebbronville*
April 30, 2026
Deadline for all projects
May 2026 – Exact dates TBD
Graduation Celebration at each cohort location
*Transportation to overnight locations and meals while in sessions provided.
Qualifications
Contact
Bexar County
Helen Holdsworth
helenholdsworth@wittemuseum.org
Cameron County
Elisa Velador
evelador@eastfoundation.net
Tina Buford
tbuford@eastfoundation.net
Webb County
Masi Mejia
mmejia@EastFoundation.net
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