All Areas, including the Visitor Center, will be closed July 10 - 11 for Aerial Hog Control |
Welcome Texas Master Naturalists! The Friends of Hagerman NWR offer many volunteer opportunities for Texas Master Naturalists, all of which have been approved for AT or VH in the Bluestem and Blackland Prairie chapters. Join our Field Trip Team |
It’s no secret that many children today don’t spend enough time outside — and for some public school students, field trips are a rare opportunity. That’s why the Friends of Hagerman offer free, nature-based field trips to connect kids with the great outdoors. We offer field trips for every grade level, but most field trips are K - 4. Every field trip includes a guided nature hike and a visit to the butterfly garden, where kids explore with special butterfly binoculars. Get ready for smiles, hugs, and thank-yous that will melt your heart! |
Join us for an informative webinar about how you can get involved! We'll cover our field trip procedures, scheduling and lesson plans. Thursday, July 24, 2025 7:00 PM Webinar Registration |
Air Conditioned, Comfortable VH! Interpretation for Visitors of a National Wildlife Refuge |
Love nature? Share that passion with visitors at a National Wildlife Refuge and make new nature-loving friends in the process!
Volunteers greet visitors and provide trail maps and other refuge information, including interpretation. Volunteers engage youth with the Junior and Advanced Ranger programs, including oath recital and badge awards. Other duties include checking out binoculars and conducting sales in the Nature Nook. |
Volunteers are provided with training, and have full control over which shifts they sign up for. Shifts choices are: Weekdays and Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Training will be scheduled on an individual basis, and will include several shifts working with experienced volunteers. Trained volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per month. Email info@friendsofhagerman.org for more information and to schedule training. |
Become a Wildlife Explorer Tram Tour Guide and Driver! |
Meet visitors from around the world and share your love of nature! You'll receive thorough training on the refuge’s fascinating history, and you can tailor your tours to match your interests—whether it's wildlife, birds, habitats, refuge history, photography, or more. Regularly scheduled tours are Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM, but we also offer private group tours on weekdays. |
Come and see what it is all about! Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00 AM Join Bert Garcia, Chair of the Tram Committee, for an informative session and a ride on the Wildlife Explorer Tram. Take a tour, ask questions, and see if becoming a tram guide is the right fit for you! Register for the Tram Driver Interest Meetup on August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM A Tram Tour for your family is also a very enjoyable way to earn 1.5 hours of AT! |
The Butterfly Garden Maintenance Team
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Kroger: Stop by the customer service desk at Kroger and link your Kroger Card to the Friends of Hagerman: the Friends will get rewards for every dollar you spend, at no cost to you.
Please add info@friendsofhagerman.org to your contacts to ensure delivery of registration confirmations, account information and the Featherless Flyer
See you at the refuge!