News
Painted Bunting by David Morgan
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.
Why is Fire Important?
Fire is just one of the tools the Nature Center uses to rid itself of invasive species.
A Legend in Our Midst
Friends Board Member George Bristol extends his substantial parks legacy with his new book about the history of the Texas state parks system.
Battling the Cold with Palms
Are palms truly a harbinger of warm weather? Learn about the Nature Center’s native dwarf palms.
Volunteer at the Nature Center
Are you looking for other ways to contribute to the Nature Center? Multiple volunteer opportunities are available for those who want to be more hands-on.
Dynamic Change on the Horizon
The greatest, most concentrated set of changes in the Nature Center’s 58-year history has begun.
Breakfast with the Bison Welcomes Special Guest
In September, Lucille Contreras, Lipan Apache Band of Texas member and CEO/founder of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, spoke to Breakfast with the Bison attendees about a topic near to her heart: her relatives the bison.
Winter: A Hiker’s Reprieve
The approaching winter gives hikers a breather from a particularly itchy foe: chiggers.
Volunteer Spotlight: Preston Nichols
Nature Center volunteer Preston Nichols shines in a new role.
Welcome to Teil Anderson
The next time you are at the Nature Center, say hello to new Assistant Park Naturalist Teil Anderson.
Subscribe to Bluestem News
Want to keep up to date on news about the Friends and the Nature Center? Subscribe to Bluestem News.
