Friends of Hagerman NWR upcoming events

Special Youth Fishing Derby FREE Event 9:00-11:30 (Ages 16 and under) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Calling all kids! Let's Go Fishin' on Saturday, May 2nd with Hagerman NWR staff and volunteers. This special Refuge Rocks event is for youth ages up to 16. We will be fishing from 9:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. and this is open to children ages 16 and under. With the help of volunteers, kids will be able to demonstrate their fishin' skills!

Gear will be available for kids to check out and bait will be provided. No registration is required for this event, and you can come and go as you please. We'll also be providing a fishing-themed craft table.

Registration is not necessary for this very special come-and-go event.

Photo Club Meeting: Photo Opportunities at the Refuge (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn the many photography opportunities at the refuge, where to find them and the best time to see them.

May meeting has been rescheduled for May 2nd due to the Bird Festival during our normal meeting date of May 16th.

Event Leader: Nancy Miller

fohphotoclub@friendsofhagerman.org

Bat Monitoring Workshop (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Big Brown Bat found in the Visitor Center at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.

Photo by Kathy Whaley, Refuge Manager

Bat Monitoring Workshop

Free and Open to the Public, Registration Required

Have you ever wondered if there are bats on your property or flying around your yard at night? Maybe not, but now that you are thinking about it, wouldn’t you really like to know? Now is your chance to learn more about bats!

Join the Friends of Hagerman (FOH) Bat Monitoring Team to participate in this hands-on workshop that includes an indoor presentation and an outdoor field experience at the refuge. Learn how to identify bats of North Texas, use tools and techniques to survey bats, and request a bat monitoring session on your property. Space is limited, so sign up today using the QR code or click FOH Bat Monitoring Workshop.

This workshop is being conducted by FOH as one aspect of its grant “Music of the Night: Citizen Science Bioacoustic Bat Monitoring at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge” funded by the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s O’Brien Prize.

Schedule

6:00 – 7:00 pm (Presentation in the Visitor Center)

An introduction to North Texas bats, mist netting techniques, acoustic monitors (bat detectors), analysis of acoustic data, permit requirements, and the North American Bat Monitoring Program

7:00 – 7:15 (Break)

7:15 – 10:00 pm (Field Session)*

Set up and monitor mist nets
Deploy bat detectors (Song Meter Mini Bat 2 and Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro)
Observe data collection from live bats
Observe real time identification of bat calls using an iPhone app

*Please note that bat activity is weather dependent and the field portion may be rescheduled due to rain or cold temperatures. Although bats have been previously observed at the field site, they may not be present on any given night. If needed, you may leave the field session early on your own.

What to Wear/Bring (Field Session Participants)

Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and close-toed shoes or boots
Flashlight or headlamp
Participants must be at least 8 years old; youth younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Suggested items: jacket, insect repellent, gloves
Workshop Leaders

Workshop Leaders

Dr. Bryon Clark – retired university professor and administrator, mammalian ecologist with nearly a 50- year interest in bats, and certified Texas Master Naturalist

Dr. Margaret Avard – retired university professor, environmental scientist, experienced bat acoustics analyst, and certified Texas Master Naturalist

Help bat conservation in North Texas by discovering “Music of the Night”

at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge!

Subscribe to the 2026 Nature'Ology Mailing List (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

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.