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News & Updates
Want the latest updates about what’s happening with the Friends and at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge? Learn about interesting Friends stories, the bison herd, events, what’s happening behind the scenes at the Nature Center, important conservation topics, plants and wildlife, Nature Center staff and volunteers, and more.
Alligator Adventures
Through ongoing surveys and nest monitoring, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is studying the local American alligator population to support wildlife management and public safety.
The Tire Bosses: Tackling a Mountain of Trash
“The Tire Bosses” conquer a mountain of trash to restore the Canyon Ridge Trail.
A Night to Remember at Broadview Park
This year’s Fort Worth WILD! gala was a resounding success. Here are the highlights of an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Tiny Acrobats: Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders are curious, sharp-sighted predators that boldly stalk and leap after their prey across the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
Dragonflies, Discovery, and the Next Generation of Scientists
Local high school students are teaming up with university researchers at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge to track environmental mercury pollution through the national Dragonfly Mercury Project.
Begin Your Outdoor Adventure Using the New Interactive Trail Map
Ditch the paper and explore with confidence—your ultimate digital guide to the Nature Center trails is just a scan away.
Rooted in the Refuge: Growing North Texas Natives From Seed to Soil
Join the dedicated volunteer team at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge and help restore local ecosystems one native plant at a time.
Welcoming a New Steward of the Land: Meet Megan Halvorson
Protecting wildlife and restoring habitats: Meet the Nature Center’s newest expert.
Refuge Report
With all that’s going on at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 2025 is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic and impactful years yet!
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