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At BirdFest Texoma

What people are saying about BirdFest Texoma!

I was impressed with how good the birding was. ~ David Sibley

Gary and I had a great time.  Please consider having us again.  We loved the event and the people. ~ Kathy Adams Clark

Congratulations on a wonderful festival! ~ Diana Adair, Sherman Tourism

  

It was such a fantastic event and I am very proud of the refuge and to be a Friend of Hagerman. ~ Marilyn P.
 

Susie and I really enjoyed the BirdFest Texoma event and wll the people we met.  the Sibley painting event was icing on the cake. ~ John English

 

  
Below, David Allen Sibley at BirdFest (Photo by Laurie Sheppard)

 

Below, The Raptor Project (Photo by Scott Cooper)

Friends of the Year, USFWS Southwest Region

The Friends of Hagerman have received the very first Friends of the Year Award, given by the US Fish & Wildlife Service Southwest Region.  

Refuge Activities

Check out other coming events.

Whether you prefer a guided walk along a Refuge  trail or an educational talk, whether you are adult or youth, the Friends have a program or activity for you.  

Enjoy photography?  Visit the Gallery for Refuge photos and news of photo activities.

Interested in hunting, fishing, or boating?  See announcements, opportunities and regulations under Refuge.

 

Tram Tours at Refuge

 All aboard!  Take a 90 minuter tour along Wildlife Drive on the new all-electric tram, the C&E Cardinal Express!  Advance reservations needed, call the Refuge, 903 786 2826 - unreserved seats go to standbys at time of tour.  To view the schedule of tours, go to Activities and select the month - currently tour dates through May, 2013, are posted. Thanks to Dr. Carlos and Eulalia Araoz, donors, for this wonderful addition at the Refuge!

To see a recent news clip about the new tram, click KXII.

Friends Projects

Want to get involved?

Friends maintain and monitor the three Bluebird trails at the Refuge.

Friends operate the Nature Nook book and gift shop in the Visitor Center.

Friends organize field trips, talks, activities and programs for all ages.

Volunteers are always welcome!  Just let us know your interests.

 

Become a Friend

Membership in the non-profit Friends of Hagerman NWR is open to individuals and families. We would love to have you join us!

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Events » May 2013
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Sat
All Day
Second Saturday and Second Saturday for Youth will take a break for the month of May; please plan to attend BirdFest Texoma, May 3 - 5. View Details
10:00am – 11:30am
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
10:00am – 11:30am
We are taking a break in May to recuperate from BirdFest Texoma; please see June & July activities for the next Second Saturday for Youth, AND - beginning in August, 2013 - INSTEAD of Second Saturday... View Details
12:30pm – 2:00pm
The Friends of Hagerman Nature Photography Club will meet at 12:30 pm in the Audio Visual Classroom for their regular bimonthly meeting. The theme for photo sharing will be "Burrterf;ies" and the... View Details
12
Sun
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
18
Sat
10:00am – 11:30am
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
19
Sun
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ed and Cathy Swyatovy will present a program on the Western Interior Seaway, discussing the fossils and archaeology of the region. This meeting is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the... View Details
25
Sat
10:00am – 11:30am
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
26
Sun
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
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Mon
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Ninety-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge aboard an all-electric open tram. At present we are accepting 8 adult reservations with additional room for up to 3 children. Advance... View Details
Friends of Hagerman
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 786-2826