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.
Rain Drops by Trinity Arts Photo Club
Latest News
Prairie Dogs Return to the Nature Center
In a collaborative conservation effort, prairie dogs once again will call the Nature Center home.
Friends Announce Chris Smith as New Executive Director
Please welcome Chris Smith as the Friends’ new Executive Director. We are excited about the future of our organization with Chris leading the way.
9,800 Days Ago
We are sad to say goodbye to someone who has left an indelible mark on the Nature Center over the past decade. Please join us in wishing former Nature Center Manager Rob Denkhaus the best as he transitions to an exciting new role with the City of Fort Worth.
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
John Muir
Forest by Trinity Arts Photo Club
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