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!
June 30, 2025
Painted Bunting by David Morgan
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, member events, what’s happening behind the scenes at the Nature Center, important conservation topics, plants and wildlife, Nature Center staff and volunteers, and more.
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!
The new Educational Backpack Program for members will allow endless discovery for families, homeschool groups, and the young at heart.
A Texas tortoise has taken its place in the lineup of wildlife ambassadors delighting visitors of all ages at the Nature Center.
Fort Worth WILD! 2025 brought nature lovers together once again at one of the city’s most unique fundraising events.
The “Focus on the Wild” photography workshop provided photographers with the opportunity to learn about cameras and techniques for capturing wildlife.
Meet the Nature Center’s resident Virginia opossum, a wildlife ambassador that inspires visitors young and old.
Visit the Nature Center to see Fort Worth’s very own native grape, the Mustang grape.
Dr. Jared Wood, after serving in an interim capacity, is now the Nature Center’s new manager.
Give a warm welcome to Jared Hall, the Nature Center’s new Natural Resource Supervisor.
Lotus Pad by K.P. Wilska