Protecting
What We Love
Spending time in nature creates priceless experiences and unforgettable memories. Safeguarding it ensures we will enjoy its many benefits for generations to come.
Prairie Celestial by Troy Mullens
Gadwalls by David Morgan
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher by FWNC&R Staff
Pipevine Swallowtail by K.P. Wilska
Our Mission
is Simple
At more than 3,650 acres, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is one of the largest urban nature parks in the country. The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge has been a strategic force in keeping this North Texas treasure an exciting and innovative place to visit for decades. Our mission remains the same as it has since our founding: to preserve and protect the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge for future generations.
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Rain Drops by Trinity Arts Photo Club
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Not Resting on Our Laurels
Commendations continue to recognize the Nature Center’s educational and land management programs.

Experiencing the Bison Herd in a New Way
Visitors to the Nature Center can now enjoy unique views of the only bison herd of its kind in North Texas.

Breakfast with the Bison Gets a New View
Attendees see the bison from a new vantage point at Breakfast with the Bison.
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
John Muir
Forest by Trinity Arts Photo Club
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