3rd Quarter 2024 | Volume 32, Issue 3

Photo by K.P. Wilska

A Quarterly Newsletter of the Friends and the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Behind the Scenes at the Refuge

Behind the Scenes of a Prairie Dog Rescue

Recently, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, in collaboration with the Friends, rescued a colony of black-tailed prairie dogs from an impending housing development in Canyon, Texas, translocating them to a new home at the Nature Center. Go behind the scenes of this rescue effort.

Friends News

Questions About the Nature Center’s New Prairie Dogs? We Have Answers

In reestablishing a new prairie dog colony at the Nature Center, questions arose about the process, reasons why, and future of the prairie dogs. To answer those inquiries, we have created this handy Q&A of the most-asked questions.

Wildlife on the Refuge

Is It a Bird? A Plane?

No, it’s not a superhero, but it is pretty super. It’s a bat. A Mexican Free-tailed Bat, to be specific. These small furry mammals have some spectacular powers deserving of attention.

Bison Brief

Exploring the Bison: A Glimpse into Rotational Grazing at the Nature Center

At the heart of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge lies an awe-inspiring herd of bison. Once near extinction, these iconic creatures now thrive in the carefully managed habitats of the Nature Center, providing visitors with a glimpse into our natural history and the importance of conservation efforts. However, you might have noticed that spotting these magnificent animals isn't always guaranteed during your visit.

At the Nature Center

The Healing Power of Nature

The healing power of nature is potent. In a place bursting forth with vibrant energy and life, it's a space of renewal and reconnection, inviting us to immerse ourselves in the natural world around us.