Jennifer Bristol: Meet the Author & Book Signing
2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring afternoon of exploration, conversation, and discovery.
Meet Texas author Jennifer L. Bristol as she shares her book, Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas.

For more than a century, women have shaped the conservation movement in Texas. From protecting birds and wildlife to preserving prairies, forests and waterways, their leadership has helped define the natural heritage of our state. Wild Women for Good brings these powerful stories to life, highlighting more than sixty women and groups whose work strengthened communities and protected the landscapes we treasure today.
Spanning 150 years of history, the book explores the earliest conservation efforts in Texas, including the movement to stop the millinery industry’s slaughter of birds for plumage. Bristol also examines the women who championed the creation of the state park system, defended water systems from pollution, and dedicated private lands for public good in a state where 94 percent of land is privately owned. The book concludes by looking ahead to the next, more diverse generation shaping conservation in Texas.
During this special event, guests can purchase a copy of Wild Women for Good at the Bolner Family Museum Store and meet the author for a book signing.
Included with general museum admission. Become a Witte Member to enjoy free admission year-round plus exclusive discounts and perks.
About the Author
Jennifer L. Bristol is the author of Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. Inspired by her shared love of birds with famed naturalist Victor Emanuel, Bristol helped create and directs the Victor Emanuel Nature Scholarship Fund, which provides underserved youth with opportunities to attend birding and nature immersion camps.

Cocktails & Culture: Witte Watercolors
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:30
This after-hours program highlights the women who have shaped conservation in Texas, past and present.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an evening of storytelling, art, and exploration at Cocktails & Culture: Witte Watercolors. As we mark 100 years of the Witte, we also honor the woman who started it all, Ellen Quillin, alongside the many women who have helped highlight Texas’s landscapes and wildlife. Hear from Jennifer Bristol, author of Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas, and Helen Holdsworth, curator of the McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery and Director of Stewardship Education, as they share stories of the wild women who have protected the state’s landscapes and wildlife.
Following a guided gallery experience, you will participate in a hands-on watercolor session with featured artist Alicia McAllen. Inspired by Texas-native flora and fauna, you’ll create your own original piece in a relaxed, social setting.
Your ticket includes guided gallery access, light bites and drinks, and all materials needed to complete your watercolor painting.
Space is limited. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Cost: $40 per person (non-member) / $32 per person (member)
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This event is for guests 21 and older

Homeschool Day: Witte Adventures
2026-04-08 09:00 - 12:00
What better way to spend the day than exploring the Witte Museum with your students? Join us for a day of self-guided discovery and interactive learning.
Admission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas.
Recommended for grades K-6th
10 a.m.
Story time – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Hunting the Pecos – Adventure Walk
Have you ever wondered what was it like to hunt like thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt.
10:30 a.m.
Fangtastic! – SWBC Live Lab
Think you could tell the difference between a venomous and a poisonous snake? In this demonstration, compare 3-D printed snake fangs to discover how snakes around the world catch their prey. Learn about the functions of fangs and the power of poison!
Chuckbox Cuisine – Will Smith Amphitheater
Find out who the “Bean Wrangler” is and what he might carry in his chuckbox on long trail drives across North America. Would you have what it takes to do this important job?
11 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Nature’s Inspiration – East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab
Do you know all the ways scientists are inspired by nature? Discover how animals like spiders and birds, inspire new technologies and designs that help solve real world problems.
11:30 a.m.

Animal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium
Did you know the museum is home to several Texas native animals? Find out more about our backyard neighbors during a demonstration of Animal Encounters. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats, and what we can do to help them in return.
