Activities for Youth at Hagerman NWR
Hagerman NWR and the Friends Offer Programs, Activities for Kids!

Check out our new Hagerman Youth page!  In addition to Second Saturday for Youth events, you will find nature-related  activities to do at home and links to great info for youngsters and their families.

Second Saturday for Youth

Free program for youngsters ages 4 - 10 (children age 6 and under must be accompanied by parent or other responsible adult).

Hands-on nature crafts, games and activities.

 

Second Saturday for Youth » February 2012
11
Sat
Second Saturday for Youth - Backyard Birds
10:00am – 11:30am
Hands-on nature activities and fun for children ages 4 - 10. Reservations are required, call the Refuge, 903 786 2826, by Feb. 9; parents or other responsible adult must accompany those age 6 and... View Details
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... make a reservation for your child or children - we want to have materials on hand  for each child.  Just call the Refuge, 903 786 2826, preferably at least 2 days before each event.

Make at Home Nature Valentines

Ideas for baked Valentine cookies for the birds and for paper Valentine Mice that turn out to be a greeting card can be found at this link to the National Wildlife Federation's website.

Fishing With Kids Set for March 31

Watch our calendar for details on  the spring fishing event for kids!   And click here for tips from the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service on getting started fishing for fun! 

This Recipe Is for the Birds!

 Want to make a special treat for the backyard birds?  With your parents' permission, mix 

  • 1/2 cup of peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup of lard
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of cornmeal

to form a soft dough; if too sticky, gradually add more flour.  You can also add some uncooked oatmeal, raisins or a few chopped nuts.  Store the "dough" in a jar in a cool place.  To feed the birds, you can form a ball of "dough" about 1" in diameter and push it onto the bark of a tree near other bird feeders in your backyard,  or ask a grown-up to drill some holes in a stick that is at least 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter, push "dough" into the holes and hang the stick from a tree.

For more instructions for making a birdfeeder, from the US Fish & Wildlife Service Youth pages, click here. 

Friends of Hagerman
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 786-2826