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Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation
Mission
The Foundation's mission as set forth in Robert H. Welder's will is to conduct research and education in wildlife management and conservation.
Programs and Tours
Free public tours are listed on our Program Calendar. Please call our office (361-364-2643) at least one day in advance if you plan to attend a tour. Visitors must wait at our main gate and the tour guide will meet you there at 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, you can apply here. For more details contact Angie Arredondo at (361) 364-2643 or visit the volunteer page here.
Upcoming programs
The Welder Wildlife Foundation will be offering an array of programs for a variety of audiences. For more information on these programs see our calendar.
⇒Advanced Bird Banding Training: April 10-13, 2019
⇒Wildflower Workshop: April 26,2019
⇒Woman of the Land (WoTL): May 1-3, 2019
Rangelands - Home on the Range Workshops
Rangelands: A Conservation Education Guide and Home on the Range teacher workshops are focused on K-5th grade science and educate teachers and youth about the importance of rangelands and the ecosystem services they provide.Take a look at our 2018 workshop dates and locations. Enjoy the video of one of our summer workshops presented by Mandy Krause.
Welder Fellowship Proposal Deadlines
The deadline for submission of proposals for Welder Wildlife Foundation Fellowships is October 1 of each year. Please send proposals to Dr. Terry Blankenship, P.O. Box 1400, Sinton, Texas 78387.