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June Chapter Meeting

~In-Person Only ~

Wednesday, June 17  |  6:30 -8:00 pm

“Ecological Grief”

Presented by Michael Mitchell


We will be meeting IN PERSON at Huffman Hall,

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

4121 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 7875

Join us for our quarterly in-person gathering for our June Chapter Meeting. We will be hearing from Michael about Ecological Grief, is it real and what does it really mean?

Before the presentation will be a brief time of CAMN Chapter updates and announcements.

🥪 Some light snacks and drinks will be provided. If you can, bring snacks or other easy-to-eat food to share! We will not have a full dinner style potluck setup, so please bring foods that do not require silverware. 

🥤 BYO Water bottle, etc. 

Michael Mitchell grew up in Houston, TX. He attended Texas A&M University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Naval Officer and served aboard a forward deployed destroyer during Operation Desert Storm. After completing military service, he attended Cornell University, obtaining a MS in Management in 1999. After several years in the technology business world, he moved into conservation.

He started his career at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in 2004. Commissioned there as a Texas Game Warden, he served in positions in traditional deer country and the Texas Gulf Coast. In 2014 he was appointed a Lieutenant and moved into the agency headquarters. In the newly-created position, he sought to bring effective technology into the hands of Texas Game Wardens. Mike became highly involved with social media, public affairs, mobile applications, big data, and extensive teaching. In his capacity he brought the 551 sworn Texas Game Wardens into the 21st century, including winning a best of state award and being promoted to Assistant Commander.

Mike retired from state service in 2020, and after completing a rewarding career as both a Naval Officer and a state game warden, he has now settled in Austin, Texas, where he devotes much of his time to sharing his passion for the outdoors. His lifelong connection to service and conservation has given him a unique perspective on the natural world, one that he now channels into educating others about the beauty, complexity, and importance of wildlife and wild landscapes. He regularly partners with nature organizations, conservation groups, and community associations not only here in Texas but also across the US. Whether it is a small gathering of local enthusiasts or a larger statewide or national event, he finds great joy in connecting with people who are eager to learn more about the outdoors.

This meeting is free and open for ANYONE to attend.

For CAMN Members VMS: Attending this in-person presentation earns up to .5 hours of Volunteer Service (VS: CB: Chapter Business: Chapter Meeting) and 1 hour of Advanced Training (AT: Advanced Training CAMN Chapter Meeting) for the presentation and Q&A.

Don’t forget to check the CAMN Calendar for upcoming events.

~Field Experiences~

None planned at this time.

Thank you to our supporters

Please consider shopping with the vendors who donated items to our silent auction in March! We really appreciate their support in our fundraising efforts and many of them are local businesses.

The money raised by the silent auction goes toward education and outreach opportunities within our community. It also helps pay for our speakers and provide scholarships for Master Naturalist trainees who may need financial assistance.

You can also provide financial support by donating through Amplify Austin at any time.

Previous Chapter Meeting Recordings/Presentations

Note: Recordings of previous chapter meetings do not count for Advanced Training (AT). The State of Texas requires the opportunity for Q&A and discussion for all AT and only live meetings allows for this.

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