 The Center: Growing from the 35-acre Greer Island Nature Center, the current 3,500-acre refuge offers an interpretive center, hiking and self-guided nature trails, nature and wildlife programs, and plenty of opportunity for wildlife and nature photography. Bison herd intermingled with white-tailed deer are a part of the refuge proper and are often seen.
Location: 10 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, 2 miles past the Lake Worth bridge, on Texas 199 (Jacksboro Highway).
Some of the best nature events, volunteer opportunities and educational activities in this part of the state can be found at the Nature Center and are offered by the City of Fort Worth. Click the link below for event details. Please call (817) 237-1111 for more information or to register.
NEW Events Schedule for Winter 2003!
Programs for youths ages 8-16 and adults to learn about the outdoors through camping, canoeing, fishing and a variety of nature related activities, outdoor and indoor activities. Many events are wheelchair-accessable to accommodate the physically challenged. Please call (817) 237-1111 for more information or to register. Click for a map of the Nature Center property.
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
For directions, see the FW Nature Center Street Map
The best hiking, nature photography and nature study opportunities in close proximity of the DFW Metrolplex are either free or at minimal cost. There is free parking and a Interpretive Center with restrooms, drinking water and air-conditioning in the summer months. Friendly, knowledgeable staff or volunteers are always available to answer your and your children's questions. The events and exhibits are most entertaining. Usually more so than the local zoo (in my opinion). Mr. Denkhaus and the staff including the volunteers do an excellent job especially on the limited budget allotted. The FWNC is a 5-star operation.
-Doug Pierson
For more information see the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge web site.
Background photo taken by Doug Pierson at the FWNC river trail.
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