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Welcome! Featuring 11,000 acres of outdoor recreation opportunities, Hagerman NWR is an excellent destination for Birding, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, and regulated Hunting. In addition, the Friends of Hagerman offer many activities, Events, Seminars, Volunteer Opportunities for individuals, and learning opportunities for school and church groups as well.
Refuge lands are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Visitor Center Hours:
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Summer Tanager (top) and Indigo Bunting photo by Donnie Simmons |
New! For Educators!
Apply for your school field trip for the fall semester today! First come, first served.
Need an outing? Enjoy the Audio Auto Tour from the comfort of your air conditioned vehicle, and check out all of the new kid's educational items in the Nature Nook! |
Painted Bunting photo by Donnie Simmons
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Recent Sightings: |
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher by Brenda Kay Edwards |
Tricolored Heron by Jack Chiles |
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Bluestem Master Naturalists to Offer Landowner Program Sept 17, 2022, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
One of the Bluestem Chapter’s current initiatives is to educate landowners about ways in which they can preserve open space, increase habitat for wildlife, and get a property tax break at the same time. That option is a Wildlife Special Valuation. If you have land under an agriculture exemption, you may qualify for a Wildlife Special Valuation, a tax status that provides the same tax rate as agricultural exemptions while allowing the landowner to focus on improving habitat for wildlife, as opposed to traditional farming. This seminar will show you how to do both. · The morning session will cover the qualifications for Wildlife Special Valuations, how to apply for one, and guidelines for managing your land for wildlife. · The afternoon session will include speakers on wildlife management practices such as habitat improvement, providing supplemental food and water, and removal of undesirable and invasive plants. In between, enjoy touring the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, where the program will be held. Please bring a sack lunch, as there are limited eating establishments nearby. You can reserve your place through the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landowner-education-program-managing-your-land-for-wildlife-tickets-378079926237 For more information about the program, download the Factsheet. Questions? Contact landownerseries@gmai.com |
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Refuge Information |
The Featherless Flyer
Wildlife Events/Education The Refuge Rocks! For Children Early Bird Walk with JackGuided Butterfly WalksFor Children The Photo Club Nature Photo ClubThe Friends Volunteer With Us!
Lark Sparrow by Danielle Christine White |
US Fish and Wildlife Service Mission We work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Friends Organizations are crucial to the collective mission of the Refuge System to conserve and protect the wildlife of this great nation and help millions of Americans understand that their actions today determine the legacy we leave for tomorrow.
Lunar Eclipse at the Refuge, May 15, 2022 By Jeff Gladden 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.
Catch of the Day! Little Blue Heron by Pam Rendall-Bass
Southern Dogface on Rock Rose by Laurie Sheppard |
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The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, drive on any road unless gated.
Admission to the refuge, parking and most events/activities are funded by donations and powered by volunteers.
Please add friendsofhagerman@gmail.com to your contacts to ensure delivery of registration confirmations, account information and the Featherless Flyer
Special thanks to Nancy Miller for the amazing photo of the Visitor Center |