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Affiliates and Partners

Texas Becoming an Outdoors-Woman would not be possible without the support of others.

Affiliates and Partners

Friends of BOW a 501(c)(3)

Friends of BOW is a dedicated group of volunteers and supporters who are passionate about empowering women through outdoor education. Their mission is to support the (BOW) program by enhancing the experience and helping remove barriers for all participation.

Providing support through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and advocacy. Their work strengthens BOW, supports instructors, and expands opportunities for all.

One of the most impactful ways Friends of BOW gives back is in scholarship opportunities. These scholarships ensure that financial limitations do not prevent participants from gaining skills, confidence, and connection to the outdoors.

Thanks to Friends of BOW, more women are able to say “yes” to new experiences, build lasting friendships, and begin (or continue) their outdoor journey.

For more information on Friends of BOW

Friends of BOW Website

Follow Friends on Facebook

Email Friends of BOW

T.O.W.N. = Texas Outdoors-Woman Network

Wanting to practice the outdoor skills they'd learned and share their enthusiasm for the outdoors, several BOW alumni formed T.O.W.N. groups in their cities for women to meet who share their interests in outdoor recreation.

Get together with other Outdoors Women, stay active and continue to learn. These groups have a diverse membership of skills and experience.

Local T.O.W.N. groups hold monthly meetings and coordinate field trips in a variety of outdoor activities for their members. You need not have attended a BOW workshop or necessarily have any outdoor experience to join the fun.

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T.O.W.N.'s Mission

To provide all women the opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe, non-threatening, and supportive environment.

Find a T.O.W.N. Group Near You

Don't see one in your area? Contact about starting one.

City Contact Person/Email Phone
Aransas - Coastal Bend
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Courtney Langdon 845-512-9204
Austin
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Marie Wilson Please Email
Dallas Sharon Fahlberg 214-616-town
East Texas
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Teresa DeShazer 903-736-0807
Fort Worth
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Sharon Richman Please Email
Houston Samantha Ritchie

Patti Carothers
281-795-6025

713-828-7582
Kerrville
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Katy Kappel 

Jill Drake
512-589-1498

903-640-6300
San Antonio
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Patsy Pelton 210-764-1840
San Marcos
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Monica Harmon 512-750-4811