The Welder Wildlife Foundation is hosting a Deer Management 101: Enhancing Deer Habitat workshop on September 11, 2010.  Assisting with the workshop will be Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Nature Conservancy, and Texas Agrilife Extension.   The purpose of the workshop is to provide information on the nutritional needs of deer for body growth and antler development and the important native plants available on rangelands to meet these needs.  Discussions will provide information on tools such as mechanical, chemical, grazing, and fire to enhance deer habitat.  We will also discuss how to manage hunters to increase deer antler size and to reach deer management goals.  Cost is $20 and will include lunch, breaks, and handouts.  There will be at least 2 CEU available for this workshop. RSVP by sending your name, contact information, and fee to: Dr. Terry Blankenship, Welder Wildlife Foundation, P.O. Box 1400, Sinton, Texas, 78387.  For more information contact Dr. Terry Blankenship at tblankenship@welderwildlife.org or call 361-364-2643.

The Women’s Shelter of South Texas will hold its major fundraiser, “Great Expectations,” on September 11, 2010. Entertainment includes dueling piano show Howl at the Moon and the community will celebrate the work of the Women’s Shelter of South Texas with an evening of dinner, dancing and an extensive auction.

 “Great Expectations” is the Agency’s main fundraiser, generating revenue to help the Shelter provide vital and often-times lifesaving services to clients.