Events
Wetlands by FONC Staff
Upcoming Events
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge offers exciting events for both members and non-members. Some events are the perfect way to learn more about the plants and wildlife that call the Nature Center home. Others provide the perfect opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones in nature.
In this day and world in which we live, we’re bombarded by so many things, but you can go to the Nature Center, and it’s quiet and peaceful, and I just find it a refuge.
Red-Eared Turtle by FWNC&R Staff
Events Calendar
Behind the Gates
Walk where most don’t get to tread.
Join us for an exclusive experience at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Behind the Gates, a wandering, exploring adventure into areas of the Nature Center rarely seen by the public.
MEMBERS ONLY
Attendees: 50 maximum
- DATE: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
- LOCATION: North Country
- MINIMUM AGE: 13
- COST: $10/person (plus applicable fees)
Foraging Edible Wild Plants
Join foraging instructor Courtney Taylor to see and learn about more than a dozen of the best wild edibles in our area, along with identification tips and the opportunity to try them out for yourself! Included are three hours of hands-on experience foraging during our class, plant identification, opportunity to ask questions, and a FREE copy of Courtney’s 63-page e-book, North Texas Edible Wild Plant Basics.
MEMBERS ONLY
Attendees: 25 maximum
- DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
- LOCATION: Hardwicke Interpretive Center
- MINIMUM AGE: 13
- COST: $20/person
Monarchs & Muertos
Join us at the Fort Worth Nature Center for a special event celebrating the iconic monarch butterfly and its critically endangered migration. This unique gathering, Monarchs & Muertos, highlights the beauty and fragility of this species while honoring its long-standing connection to the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos.
This event is for all ages, with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. You can get your face painted, create butterfly-themed crafts, and snack on delicious Mexican cookies.
MEMBERS ONLY
Attendees: 30 maximum
- DATE: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
- LOCATION: Hardwicke Interpretive Center
- COST: $10/person
Fort Worth WILD! 2026
Annual Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the Texas sky as Fort Worth WILD! returns in a breathtaking new location — historic Broadview Park — to celebrate the power of urban conservation and the leaders shaping our city’s natural future.
This year, we are proud to honor Merrill Gregg for her leadership in advancing urban conservation across the great state of Texas and Fort Worth. Her work reflects a powerful truth: conservation is not just rural — it lives within our city limits.
We are also honored to welcome Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as our special guest as we celebrate Fort Worth’s ongoing commitment to protecting its natural spaces.
- DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- TIME: 6:30 PM
- LOCATION: Broadview Park
- COST: See Event Details