Texas Section SRM Youth Range Workshop

06/06/2026

🫣 Oh no! A sneak peek of our 2026 YRW t-shirts!

👚 This artwork captures Texas rangeland stewardship with a drip torch igniting our native grasslands.
Big thanks to Audrey at Alt Studio for this custom masterpiece. 🦉✨

🎨 Need custom designs? She’s professional, creative, and a dream to work with. Check out her Instagram!
👉 Instagram: .studio
Thanks for helping us look sharp on the range this summer! 🤠🔥

06/05/2026

🎉 Meet Our Final Male Cabin Director: Josh Chesak! 🎉

We are so excited to round out our amazing team of male Cabin Directors with the introduction of Josh Chesak!

Hailing from Victoria, Texas, Josh is currently pursuing his degree in Natural Resource Management at Angelo State University. Growing up on his family’s ranch in South Texas, Josh developed a lifelong love for the land and wildlife. He has spent years honing his skills in habitat management for quail, deer, and turkey, and he is a dedicated angler currently competing with the ASU Bass Club.

With his sights set on a future career as a ranch manager or wildlife biologist, Josh brings a perfect blend of hands-on experience and professional drive to the Youth Range Workshop. We can’t wait to see the expertise and enthusiasm he’ll share with our campers this year!

🌿 Empower Future Conservation Leaders!
Thanks to our committed sponsors, this year’s Youth Range Workshop is thriving, focusing on nurturing the next wave of conservation champions. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners for championing practical education and outdoor stewardship!

Interested in contributing and ensuring this tradition continues? Explore our sponsorship opportunities here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/YRW-Sponsor

06/04/2026

💪 Meet Our Third Female Cabin Director: Emilia Chavira! 💪

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce the third member of our female Cabin Director team for this year’s Youth Range Workshop: Emilia Chavira!

Emilia brings a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors and a wealth of academic knowledge to our program. Hailing from Round Rock, Texas, she is currently pursuing her degree in Rangeland, Fisheries, and Wildlife Management at Texas A&M University.

Her journey began on her family’s property in Del Rio, Texas, along the Mexican-American border, where she spent her formative years learning to hunt, fish, and mastering the essential outdoor skills she is now so passionate about sharing. Emilia is an incredibly active member of the conservation community, participating in programs like BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) and the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program. She also brings valuable hands-on experience from her work as a student intern at the Ecology & Natural Resource Teaching Area and as a USDA Climate Hub program assistant.

We are so lucky to have her mentorship, energy, and expertise guiding our campers this year!

🤝 Support the Next Generation of Stewards!
This year’s Youth Range Workshop is made possible by our dedicated sponsors who believe in cultivating the next generation of conservation leaders. A huge thank you to our partners for supporting hands-on education and outdoor stewardship!

Want to get involved and help us keep this legacy moving forward? Check out our sponsorship options here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/YRW-Sponsor

06/03/2026

🚨 CABIN DIRECTOR REVEAL: A YRW Veteran Returns to the Range! 🚨

Help us welcome our third male cabin director, Ector Martinez! Joining our 2026 cabin director team is a true Texas Section SRM YRW legend. 🤠🔥

If there is anyone who knows the ins and outs of our workshop, it’s Ector. A Fort Stockton native and two-time YRW camper, he’s been through the full gauntlet—Junior Director, Students Of Stewardship - TSSRM camper, and now returning as a veteran Cabin Director. He’s seen it all and is ready to show our new campers exactly what it takes to succeed on the range.

Here’s why we’re lucky to have Ector leading the charge:
🎓 Academics: Ector is currently pursuing a degree in Natural Resource Management at Angelo State University.
⚖️ Law Enforcement Focus: He’s serving as the President of the ASU Student Law Enforcement Club. After graduation, he’s aiming to join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Academy as a Texas Game Wardens or Texas State Park Police! 🚔
🌵 Giving Back: Ector is passionate about passing the torch. He knows the YRW culture, the traditions, and the grit required to make this week a success.

We are stoked to have Ector back in Junction to mentor our next class of land stewards. Drop a comment below and give him a big YRW welcome! 👇

🤝 Support the Next Generation of Stewards!
It takes a village (and some incredible sponsors!) to make this workshop happen. A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up to sponsor a student—we can’t wait to feature our amazing sponsors during the week of camp!
Want to get involved and help us keep this legacy moving forward? Check out our sponsorship options here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/YRW-Sponsor

05/13/2026

⏰ YRW CAMPER UPDATE: Only 4 Spots Left! ⏰

👦 Our 2026 camper spots for young men are officially filled! While you can still submit an application, please note that you will be placed on a waitlist in the event of cancellations.
👧 Young ladies, we are looking for you! We have only four spots left for young women. 🤠 Check out the cool memories and connections you could make with other young ladies, and I think y’all will have a blast with this year’s Jr Directors and Cabin Directors. Stay tuned! 😉 Claim your spot before the roster is filled.
👉Ages 14-18; APPLY NOW: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

🤝 A Note on Sponsorships:
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has already stepped up to sponsor a student, a meal, or even a full day. We look forward to showcasing you here on our page during the workshop!
If you’re interested in helping us send the next generation of land stewards to Junction, please explore our sponsorship options here: https://tinyurl.com/YRW-Sponsor 🏆

We have 3️⃣4️⃣ days left before we welcome all our students to Junction for the 71s Texas Section SRM Youth Range Workshop! 🎉🥳

04/22/2026

⏳ ONLY 2 MONTHS TO GO – LESS THAN 10 SPOTS LEFT! ⏳

​The countdown is officially on! We are exactly two months away from kicking things off at the Texas Tech Junction Campus, and the roster is almost full.

​If you’ve been waiting to grab your spot for the 2026 Youth Range Workshop, this is your sign! We have less than 10 camper spots remaining before we hit capacity. 🚨

​Don't miss out on the ultimate rangeland experience:
​🌿 Hands-on Plant ID mastery
​🏆 High-stakes Quiz Bowls
​🎤 Kerr WMA speaking finals
​🚣 Fun on the Llano River

​Once these final spots are gone, they’re gone! Secure your place in this year’s cohort today.

​👉 REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

​Youth Range Workshop 2026
📅 June 21–26, 2026
📍 Junction, TX
👥 Ages 14–18
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04/08/2026

From Camper to Professional: Max Ebeling’s YRW Journey 🌾

​"It pretty much changed the trajectory of my life."

​Meet Max Ebeling, a Youth Range Workshop alumnus who attended back in the late 90s/early 2000s. For Max, YRW wasn’t just a week-long camp—it was the foundation for his life as a range manager and production agriculturist.
​Growing up in a ranching family, Max says the lessons he learned at the Texas Tech Junction Campus are still crucial to how he looks at land management today. We’re so proud to see our alumni out there making a living doing what they love!

​Check out his full testimonial below! 👇

​Ready to change your trajectory? 🚀
Applications for the 71st Annual Youth Range Workshop are open! Don’t miss your chance to build the skills and connections that last a lifetime.
​📅 When: June 21–26, 2026
​📍 Where: Texas Tech Junction Campus
​🔗 Space is limited- Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

03/31/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL: Today is the Last Day! 🚨

​The clock is officially running out! Today, March 31st, is the final deadline to submit your Jr. Director application for the 2026 Youth Range Workshop. ⏰⏰⏰

​Our "Top Hands" start reviewing the stack in April, so don't miss your chance to lead this summer in Junction!

​🤝 One Last Thing:
​If you aren't selected for a Director spot, don't unpack your bags! 🏕️ We still want you in our 2026 cohort as a camper. From the Llano River to the Kerr WMA finals, the YRW experience is top-notch no matter what!

​👉 SUBMIT NOW: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

​Youth Range Workshop 2026
📍 Texas Tech Junction Campus
📅 June 21–26

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Join us June 21–26, 2026 for the 71st Youth Range Workshop! Spend an unforgettable week at the Texas Tech Center near Junction, Texas—along the banks of the Llano River, on nearby ranches, and at the Kerr Wildlife Management Area. Participants will explore Texas rangeland ecosystems through hand...

03/28/2026

Getting to the ROOT of rangeland management with our next Cabin Director! 🌱🤠

We are so excited to introduce Garrett Purcell as our next male Cabin Director for the 2026 Youth Range Workshop!

If you want proof that YRW gets in your blood, just look at Garrett. He first attended camp way back in 2019 and hasn't been able to stay away since! Not only has he worked his way up the ranks to Cabin Director, but he was also a camper at the very first advanced Youth Range Workshop 2 in Decatur, Texas.

Hailing from Eagle Pass, Texas, Garrett is currently turning his camp passion into a career. He’s at Texas A&M University majoring in Rangeland Management and competing on the TAMU Collegiate Plant Identification Team. (As you can tell from the photo, he knows a thing or two about digging up a good specimen! 🌿🔍)

Garrett is ready to share his expertise and camp traditions with the class of 2026.

📢 WANT TO LEARN FROM THE BEST?
If you want to spend a week getting your hands dirty, learning to identify plants like a pro, and hanging out with incredible mentors like Garrett, it’s time to apply!

🗓️ Dates: June 21–26, 2026
📍 Location: Texas Tech University Junction Campus
👤 Ages: 14–18
🚨 Hurry: Space is strictly limited to 40 students, and spots are filling up fast!
👉 APPLY NOW: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

03/27/2026

⏳ ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT: Jr. Director Applications! ⏳
​The clock is ticking on your chance to serve as a Jr. Director for the 2026 Youth Range Workshop! ⏰ We’ve seen incredible leadership potential so far, and we don't want you to miss out.

​Deadline: March 31st 🗓️

​Even if you aren't selected as a director, we still want you in our 2026 cohort as a camper! You’ll still get the full, top-notch YRW experience from June 21–26 in Junction. 🏕️

​👉 Apply now before time runs out: https://tinyurl.com/yrw2026

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