25^th Annual Pow Wow - April 2005

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The 25th annual Texas Wilderness Pow Wow, a weekend of nature walks, camping, and music, was held April 16-18 at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in the Davy Crockett National Forest. The Pow Wow featured walks into Big Slough Wilderness Area, a program by oral historian Thad Sitton highlighting the history of the Neches River and surrounding forest, and campfire with singer / songwriter Bill Oliver.

The Pow Wow is sponsored by the Texas Committee on Natural Resources and other environmental and outdoor groups in Texas.

TEXAS COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (TCONR) is a 30-year-old conservation organization committed to protecting native ecosystems and promoting efficient use of natural resources in Texas. TCONR members contribute thousands of hours of volunteer time annually to influence public policies and activities that impact the environment.

TCONR is a multi-purpose organization with task forces addressing water quality, public land management, wildlife, air quality, coastal issues, and recycling. Their primary focus is on preserving forests and other native Texas habitat.