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Adopt-A-Goose and Adopt-A-Goose Field

Exceed Our 2025 Goal – Help Us Launch 2026!

The Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (FoH) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Adopt-a-Goose and Adopt-a-Goose Field fundraisers not only met but exceeded expectations in by raising $10,550!

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone for their generous donations to Adopt-a-Goose and Adopt-a-Goose Field sponsors in 2025. All 17 targeted fields (totaling 243 acres) were adopted, raising $7,290. Additional contributions to Adopt-a-Goose generated $3,260 in donations. This fall and winter, up to 8,000 Snow and Ross’s Geese have been counted on the refuge at one time – a direct testament to the impact of your support.

Unfortunately, the budget for Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge has not improved since last year. As a result, FoH is now kicking off the 2026 Adopt-a-Goose and Adopt-a-Goose Field fundraisers to ensure that winter wheat can be planted again in fall 2026. These funds will be used to purchase winter wheat seed needed to plant the 243 acres and, as needed, defray other planting costs. Unexpectedly, one of the two seed drills used last year has become inoperable and must be repaired or replaced, as two drills are essential to plant the field in the narrow available timeframe.

Thanks to last year’s success, FoH was able to carry over $4,445 in restricted funds designated solely for Adopt-a-Goose and Adopt-a-Goose Field. Our 2026 goal is to have all 20 fields adopted and raise sufficient funds to purchase enough seed for all 243 acres ($7,290). Donations exceeding the 2026 goal will be added to last year’s carryover and used to help repair or replace the seed drill or cover other planting costs in 2026.


 Field   Acres   Donation 
#1 10 $300
#210 $300
#3 6 $180
#4

14

$420
#58$240
#618 $540
#7 15$450
#8
10$300
#910$300
 #1010$300
#1113$390

 #12

10$300 
 #13 19$570
 #145

$150

 #15

20

$600
 #1615$450
 #1710$300
#18 5$150
#19 20$600
#20 15$450


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If donations exceed total expenses, excess funds up to $5,000 will be carried over to the next calendar year and remain “restricted funds” for the purpose of providing food for the visiting geese. All donated funds beyond expenses plus $5,000 in the current calendar year shall be transferred to the general fund and used in a manner that is consistent with fulfilling the mission of the Friends of Hagerman.

If you have not visited the refuge to see the geese, you will need to wait until this fall. Almost all of the Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese have already started their journey north and will not be back until later this year. Numerous visitors travel to Hagerman to see and photograph this impressive sight, and your donation helps ensure these birds have the critical food resources they need.

Please consider making a donation to support the Adopt-a-Goose and Adopt-a-Goose Field programs and help provide this essential food source for migrating Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese later this year. 


What Are The Benefits?

  • Receive an “I Adopted a Goose” sticker at the Refuge
  • Recognition with your name listed by your adopted field on a refuge map displayed in the Visitor Center
  • Well-fed-geese and increased viewing opportunities


Do You Want To Help Make A Difference?

Become a member of the Friends of Hagerman NWR. In 2024, FoH volunteers:

    • Provided more than 11,000 hours of service
    • Hosted educational activities for youth/adults
    • Led tram tours, bird walks, & butterfly walks
    • Staffed the Nature Nook and assisted visitors
    • Facilitated Citizen Science projects on the refuge
    • Developed & distributed educational materials
    • Assisted HNWR staff with outreach events
    • Helped to mow, trim, & maintain the refuge
    • Published a monthly newsletter
    • Maintained an active social media presence
    • Sponsored a Photo Club and contest for the community

The Friends of Hagerman NWR Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity whose mission is to instill reverence, respect and conservation of our wild creatures and habitats through supporting environmental education, recreational activities and programs of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  No goods and services are to be received by donors; therefore, all donations may be tax-deductible.

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Events and activities hosted by the Friends of Hagerman are funded by donations and powered solely by volunteers.  There are no fees for admission to the refuge or parking. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and you may drive on any road unless gated.

6465 Refuge Road

Sherman, TX 75092

             

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

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