Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center

Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center The Friends is a nonprofit organization supporting the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

As rapid urban development consumes North Texas, the Nature Center acts as an essential sanctuary for five native Texas ...
09/09/2026

As rapid urban development consumes North Texas, the Nature Center acts as an essential sanctuary for five native Texas ecosystems, from the Fort Worth prairie with roaming bison herds to vital marshlands.

Early Giving for North Texas Giving Day 2026 is officially open, offering a direct way to further habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and community education. Support our local natural heritage today to ensure these vibrant wild spaces endure for generations to come.

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/friends-of-the-fort-worth-nature-center-refuge-inc

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

Members, don't be left in the dark! This is your last chance to secure your exclusive tickets to our inaugural Moth Ball...
08/29/2026

Members, don't be left in the dark! This is your last chance to secure your exclusive tickets to our inaugural Moth Ball before registration opens to the general public on Monday.

⭐️Get ready to dance the night away at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge's Moth Ball, an INDOOR FAMILY EVENT celebrating our local nocturnal pollinators! Enjoy live music, festive refreshments, contra dancing, and a glowstick bar! Show off your best wings in our moth costume contest and explore illuminated moth research stations at the Twilight Theatre near the Hardwicke firepit.

✨Claim your tickets now and secure your spot today.

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

08/26/2026

Don't Miss Your Exclusive Member Invites!

Member-only event invitations and special programming updates can occasionally be misrouted by email providers. To ensure you receive every update, please take two quick steps:
* Search Your Folders: Check your Junk, Spam, and Promotions folders for emails from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
* Whitelist Our Address: If an invite lands in Junk or Spam, select the email and click "Mark as Not Junk" or move it to your main inbox. Adding our email address to your trusted contacts list also ensures future direct delivery.
Need to update the email address on your membership account? Contact our team anytime to update your records!

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

LAST CHANCE! Our BJ’s Wholesale Club fundraiser ends on August 31st.Don't miss out on securing a 1-year BJ’s membership ...
08/25/2026

LAST CHANCE! Our BJ’s Wholesale Club fundraiser ends on August 31st.

Don't miss out on securing a 1-year BJ’s membership for as little as $15 while supporting the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

• BJ's Club+ members: $15 will go to our organization.
• BJ's Club members and renewing members: $5 will go to our organization.

Every signup helps us maintain the Refuge and care for native wildlife. Secure your discount before the offer expires on 08/31/2026.

Head to www.bjs.com/partner/friendsofthefortworthnaturecenterrefuge to sign up online, or call 800-313-8887 with code 832270. Thank you to everyone who has supported us!

07/30/2026

Why become a member?

With a strong focus on prairie restoration, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge team relies on prescribed burns to expand the Fort Worth Prairie ecosystem.

From fueling ATVs and drip torches to providing critical mop-up equipment, your support helps ensure our team can safely and successfully manage these vital fire operations. As a member, you play a key role in advancing the Refuge’s mission and protecting this extraordinary landscape for generations to come!

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

25% off discount code: USA250


07/29/2026

As summer starts winding down and the back-to-school season quickly approaches, our Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Wildness celebration is coming to a close.

You only have until July 31 to take 25% off any new, renewing, or gift membership.

As you prepare for the new school year, a Nature Center membership is a meaningful way to support local environmental education. It also makes an incredible gift!

For Teachers: Give educators a well-deserved weekend escape to the trails or a vital resource for bringing local ecology to life in their classrooms.

For Families: Keep students engaged outside the classroom with weekend hikes, outdoor youth programs, and our hands-on discovery backpacks.

Your support helps fund the educational programming that keeps the next generation connected to our native ecosystems.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure a year of outdoor learning and recreation at a discount.

https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

Use Code USA250 to Save 25%

We can't wait to see you and your families out on the trails this school year!

07/21/2026

Why become a member of the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge?

Your membership directly supports the wellbeing of our bison herd. From vet checks and additional water tank implementation to supplementary feeding and range expansion efforts, this keystone species thrives through your financial support!

Show your support of our national mammal, the American Bison, and take advantage of our huge summer sale on memberships!

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

25% off discount code: USA250

BIG savings for you = BIG support for the Refuge.We’ve teamed up with BJ’s Wholesale Club for a special fundraiser. Righ...
07/15/2026

BIG savings for you = BIG support for the Refuge.

We’ve teamed up with BJ’s Wholesale Club for a special fundraiser. Right now, you can get a new BJ’s Club Card membership for just $15 (regularly $60) or a new BJ's Club+ membership for only $50 (regularly $120). Even better? When you sign up using our special link or code, up to $15 will go to the Friends for every BJ’s membership sold or renewed through this fundraiser.

With new locations in southwest Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Forney, and Waxahachie, it’s a great time to join.

3 Ways to Join & Support:

* Go to www.bjs.com/partner/friendsofthefortworthnaturecenterrefuge
* Call 800-313-8887 and use group promo code: 832270
* Scan the QR code on the flyer.

Offer expires 08/31/26.

07/14/2026

Why become a member of the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge?

Your membership offers exclusive access to members-only programs hosted by the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.

Take advantage of our huge summer sale on memberships!

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

25% off discount code: USA250

07/12/2026

Why become a member of the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge?

Your membership helps to support the wellbeing of our prairie dog population. From vet checks and rescue missions to supplementary feeding and range expansion efforts, this keystone species is well cared for through your financial support!

Take advantage of our huge summer sale on memberships!

Join or renew today to become a Friends member.
https://naturecenterfriends.org/make-a-difference/membership/

25% off discount code: USA250

Address

9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX
76135

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(817) 932-7335

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