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Join the Photo Club for a program about Owls with Dr. Meyer, Ornithologist

March 21, 2026 at 1:00 in the Visitor Center.  All are welcome!

Please Join Us!


  • Photo Club Meeting: Owls - Know Your Subject

    • March 21, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092


    Photo Club Meeting


    Owls - Know Your Subject

    Event Leader: Dr. Wayne Myer 


    Dr. Wayne Meyer, an ornithologist, began birding at the age of 13 in Connecticut. He has birded extensively on both coasts of the United States and has spent the past quarter century birding in Texas and Oklahoma. Wayne will share his knowledge about Owls, which will help you learn their habits. Knowing more about your subject will help you locate and photograph your "prey". 




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  • Join the Garden Docents

    • March 26, 2026
    • 1:30 PM
    • October 31, 2026
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Do you love butterflies and native plants, like to learn new things, enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people, and like helping others learn?  Then consider joining the Hagerman Butterfly Garden Docent Program!

    • Learn about all things butterflies.
    • Learn to identify the most common species seen in our area.
    • Learn about monarch tagging and the plight of the monarch butterflies.
    • Learn about native plants for feeding and breeding.
    • Host Garden Walks and help visitors learn how to create their own butterfly gardens.
    • Attend training and monthly educational meetings April through October (some Saturday and some weekday meetings).
    • Sign up to host regularly scheduled Garden Walks and/or special walks during Spring Fest and during National Wildlife Refuge Week.

    • Have fun!

    The first Garden Docent Meeting for 2026 will be Thursday, March 26th at 1:30 PM in the Visitor Center.


    For more information contact:

    Kim Tingle

    Texas Master Naturalist

    HNWR Butterfly Garden Docent Program Chair

    info@friendsofhagerman.org

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  • Subscribe to the 2026 Nature'Ology Mailing List

    • June 06, 2026
    • 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Nature’Ology Day Camp June 6, 2026

    For Children 11 or 12 Years Old

    A full day of learning all about nature: fossils, prairies, spiders, birds, snakes and water cycles! Make a terrarium, enjoy a nature craft and meet other young nature enthusiasts!

    This program has become so popular, that it fills up very quickly. By opting into this mailing list, you will receive an email with a link to apply for a confirmed reservation before reservations open to the general public in the spring of 2026.

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Refuge Information

Featuring 11,000 acres of outdoor recreation opportunities, Hagerman NWR is the largest natural space in North Texas freely available to the public. It is an excellent destination for Birding, Hiking,  Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Boating and regulated Hunting.

Like many national wildlife refuges, Hagerman NWR has a very active Friends organization who offer a variety of nature-themed, family-friendly Events, Tram Tours of the refuge, Seminars and Field Trips for schools, scouts and other groups. In addition, the Photo Club hosts informative meetings, seminars and field trips.

  • Admission to the refuge and visitor center, parking and all events and activities are free (except where stated otherwise)
  • Drive on any road unless gated
  • Please take care not to block gates when stopping or parking.
  • Leashed dogs and bicycles (including e-bikes) are welcome.
  • Kayaks and other non-motorized boats are welcome with some restrictions.
  • Restrooms are located at the Visitor Center, Environmental Education Park, the Goode Picnic Area, Big Mineral Picnic Area and Sandy Day Use Area.
Refuge lands are open every day of the year, from sunrise until sunset.

Visitor Center Hours:

  • Monday Through Saturday: 9am to 4pm
  • Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
  • Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

Refuge Office Hours:

  • Monday Through Friday: 7:30am to 4pm
  • Closed for federal holidays

The speed limit is 20 mph throughout the refuge.  Exceeding the speed limit may result in a Federal ticket.

America The Beautiful Park Passes

Park Passes are sold by refuge staff. Ring the door-bell at the window inside the Visitor Center for staff assistance.   More information

Note: Nature Nook volunteers may not sell park passes

For more information, please visit our FAQ page or More on Refuge Rules.

Questions?  info@friendsofhagerman.org

Need an Outing? Enjoy a Self-Paced Tour of the Refuge in the comfort of your car:



Stay up to date with current events and wildlife at the refuge!

Birding With Jack

Every Tuesday a team of experienced birders set out to perform a refuge-wide bird census.  View their full report, including field notes!

 Weekly Bird Census



Enjoy a ninety minute tour of the refuge.  Learn about the facinating history of the refuge while enjoying the birds and other wildlife.

Tram Tours  Group Tram Request

Refuge Update:

It's a great day to come see the geese!

Other Events


All events are free and open to the public!


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Photo by Nelda Zamir


Come and enjoy our patio with a gorgeous view, go for a peaceful bike ride or take the dog for a hike!


With nature-themed topics and crafts every month,  the kids will love our monthly children's program led by Cindy Steele:

The Refuge Rocks!  (Reservations Required)

For nature crafts you can do at home with detailed instructions, visit:

Puddles' Craft Corner



Timber Rattlesnake by Julie Custer-Gregg

Enjoy Favorite Clips in this Video of Hagerman Wildlife 

By Richard Barnes on Youtube

Wilson's Snipe by Richard Barnes

Friends of Hagerman Mission

Friends of Hagerman NWR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation 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.

American Kestrel by Julie Custer-Gregg

Waterfowl by Julie Custer-Gregg

Photo by Pam Rendall-Bass

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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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See you at the refuge! 

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