November 15, 2021, OWAC general membership will convene at the beautiful and inspiring town of Sonora, California, hosted by Tuolumne County’s Go Tuolumne organization.
It’s on! Our fall conference is going to be held in one of the most magical places in California — Tuolumne County.
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You CAN make a difference…
With all the bleak forecasts for climate related issues hanging like a bone-dry, gloomy cloud over all of the outdoors, we can all truly make a difference.
After a drought lasting two-years we are now set to have our Fall Conference at an exciting location,
Keep your eyes wide open! While on a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, we unexpectedly ran into two other OWAC members in the San Juan Islands who apparently had the same great idea that we did. It just goes to show, we all love the outdoors, and you never know where other OWACers might pop up!
Writer of the Year: co-winners – Janet Fullwood & Phil Reedy
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Disappointed, but moving forward…
Our discussions with the host group for a fall conference have been put on hold until spring due to problems with housing availability.
Eight students from five California high schools were winners in this year’s Pat Vachini Writing and Photography Contest sponsored by OWAC. Cash awards to the winners total almost $1,000.
With the coming month of May results from our two competitions will be announced.
Winners from among the Outdoor Writers Association of California members that entered the annual Excellence in Craft competition will be rewarded with cash prizes for the first time in OWAC history.
Now that spring is in full bloom, and most people are vaccinated, and the world is sort of getting back to (the new) normal, I
OWAC Membership has always offered great benefits and opportunities. Now, our new website has made these even better and easier. We know that change can be frustrating so here’s a handy guide to help you setup your new account and make the most of what our new website has to offer.
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