The Texas Cooperative Extension presents

Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed

March 2, 2007 - Cibolo Nature Center - Boerne, Texas

Seminar To Focus on "The Practical"

Join tourism professionals from across Texas at this must-see educational event.  Topics range from "Email Campaigns" to "Search Engine Optimization".  Don't miss the workshop on Nature Festival Event Management, led by Miles Phillips of the Texas Cooperative Extension.

"People want to walk away from this seminar with something they can take home and use," says Digett President and web marketing professional Mark Figart.  "We'll offer a jam-packed agenda designed to bring any nature tourism professional up-to-date on information related to web marketing best practices."

• What: "Promoting Nature at Light Speed" - Organized by the Texas Cooperative Extension in partnership with Digett
• Who Should Attend: CVB and chamber directors and staff, event planners, nature tourism operators, marketing professionals
• When: March 2, 2007, from 9:15am to 4:15pm
• Where: Cibolo Nature Center (Boerne, TX)
• Cost: $35 per attendee (seating limited to 84 attendees)

Click here to view a complete agenda.  Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 20.

You Can Still Win a Free Book Just by Signing Up to Attend!

Register today for "Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed" and receive a free copy of "Everyone's Nature - Accessible Outdoor Facilities and Programs Using Universal Design". The book normally retails for $19.95. Supplies are limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Everyone's Nature is an essential guide for maximizing visitor accessibility and enjoyment through universal design at all outdoor recreation facilities and programs. Park managers, designers, interpreters, educators and maintenance supervisors will appreciate the straightforward information. Reproducible checklists found throughout the book help those involved in outdoor recreation access their program and facility with integrity and confidence.

New Sponsors, New Prizes

Special thanks to our new sponsors who have come forward with fabulous door prizes.  You must complete the brief online survey to be eligible to win!

Load up to 7,500 songs or watch videos on a beautiful new Applie iPod, worth $250, and donated by the Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau.  The Bellville Chamber of Commerce and Bellville Economic Development Corporation will give away a signed, framed "Heritage Gathering" print valued at $125.  More prizes are in the works.

Sponsors will each have a few minutes to promote their towns, attractions, or organizations during the seminar.  Want to join them?  Door prizes are still being accepted!  Send an email to nature@digett.com to express an interest.

Please don't forget to complete the brief online survey to be eligible to win a door prize!

Our Illustrious Sponsors Are...

Weekend Lodging Incentives

Want to turn your visit to Boerne into an enjoyable weekend?  Why not stay in town for the Second Annual Chuck Wagon Cook-off & Heritage Gathering on March 3rd!  Boerne is a top-rated Hill Country destination for the whole family.

Ye Kendall Inn is offering special incentives exclusively for seminar attendees.  Stay Thursday night for $99. Receive 20% off on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask for the Cibolo nature tourism group special rate. 

Ye Kendall Inn, established in 1859 as the stagecoach stop in this sleepy Hill Country town, is a pristine registered state and national historic landmark offering 34 Guest Rooms, suites and cabins.  Enjoy fine dining in the adjoining Limestone Grille.