Join us on Saturday, July 22nd for an afternoon of learning about responsible hunting and foraging. We're excited to welcome Hunters of Color, Central Texas Mycological Society, and author Brant MacDuff for a reading from his book The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting. The reading will be accompanied by drinks and snacks from Patagonia Provisions.
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Doors at 2pm
Brant MacDuff is a taxidermist and conservation historian. An avid outdoorsperson and jack of many trades, Brant has worked for a variety of museums and aquariums, all while supporting his primary work as a public speaker. He teaches instructional classes on taxidermy, gives tours at the American Museum of Natural History, and lectures on natural history at schools, businesses, private events, outdoor retreats, and museums. When not on the lecture circuit or at home in Brooklyn, Brant can be found indulging in his many outdoor hobbies including hunting, horseback riding, shooting sports, kayaking and rafting.
Hunters of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are the only nationwide hunting nonprofit led by BIPOC, for BIPOC. We are working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions.
In August of 2020, HOC was founded by three friends: Jimmy Flatt, Thomas Tyner, and Lydia Parker. Their goal was to make "The Outdoors for Everyone." The trio saw a need for more inclusivity and equity in the hunting community based on their personal experiences and demographic statistics.
As hunters, we know how to do uncomfortable things. We have a big mountain to climb 'til we reach racial equity in hunting, but together, we know we can do anything. So lace up your boots and let's get to climbing!
Fungi are foundational species for nearly all terrestrial life on Earth. They are critical links between the health, stability and abundance of the soil, plants and freshwater on which human and animal life depends. The vision of the Central Texas Mycological Society (CTMS) is to foster recognition of the field of mycology as a beneficial ally in the effort to restore and sustain the resilience of the natural world in the general public. Our mission is to strengthen the conservation, awareness, and study of Mycology in the communities of Central Texas by creating a member self-directed non-profit organization, CTMS.
