Connected Through Conservation
An event supporting the work of Texas Conservation Alliance & the Gulf Trust
November 19, 2026
Austin, Texas
Conservation in Texas is deeply connected across landscapes, water, wildlife, communities, and generations, and lasting success comes from recognizing and nurturing those connections.
Join us for an evening with Texas-based food, beverage, conversation, and music by Shinyribs, benefiting the work of Texas Conservation Alliance and the Gulf Trust.
Featuring a conversation with Carter Smith, Anne Brown, and Pat Murray, moderated by Jay Kleberg.
From oysters to osprey, from inland rivers to coastal estuaries and bays—all the way to the Gulf—your attendance and support help keep Texas wild.
Join us for an evening with Texas-based food, beverage, conversation, and music by Shinyribs, benefiting the work of Texas Conservation Alliance and the Gulf Trust.
Featuring a conversation with Carter Smith, Anne Brown, and Pat Murray, moderated by Jay Kleberg.
From oysters to osprey, from inland rivers to coastal estuaries and bays—all the way to the Gulf—your attendance and support help keep Texas wild.
Location
YETI Flagship
220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Date & Time
November 19, 2026
5:30-9:00 PM
5:30-9:00 PM
Schedule
5:30 pM
Reception, food, and cocktails
6:30 pM
Discussion with Carter Smith, Anne Brown, and Pat Murray, moderated by Jay Kleberg
7:45 pM
Shinyribs Concert
8:45 pM
Raffle Drawing
Raffle and silent auction occurring throughout the evening
SPEAKERS
Carter Smith
Carter, formerly Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas State Director of The Nature Conservancy, has spent a large portion of his career focused on coastal conservation, restoration, and stewardship.
Anne Brown
Anne is Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. She has over 25 years of experience in national nonprofit management across a wide range of disciplines and organizations, including the National Audubon Society.
Pat Murray
Pat is National President of the Coastal Conservation Association. As a lifelong advocate for marine conservation, he has served on many boards, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
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