Location Change for the Little Sit:

The location for this Little Sit has changed. It's usually held at H-Pad on the west side of the refuge, but that area is currently closed to protect nesting Least Terns—an endangered species. Instead, we’ll meet at the end of Tern Road for this month's event.  Map of the Refuge

Meet Jack and the Bird Census Team while learning how to identify the birds of North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma! Modeled after Cornell's national "Big Sit" event, the public is invited to join a group of dedicated birders at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed.  Leaders will bring spotting scopes and will provide tips for identification of the many species you will see.

This event begins 30 minutes before sunrise (sunrise is 6:43 AM) and lasts a couple of hours, but all are welcome to come and go as they please. Participants are advised to bring a chair, binoculars and water. 

Free and open to the public.  Donations are accepted to support this and other events and programs sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR.

Join us with membership today to receive the monthly Featherless Flyer newsletter with nature articles, program information, updated events and other important refuge information.

Enjoy the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR

Garden docents will be on hand to help identify the Texas native plants and visiting butterflies.  Literature on plants and butterflies will be available. Special activities for families: scavenger hunts, the Metamorphosis Puppet and more. Registration is not necessary.

The garden is free of charge and open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day of the year.

Donations are accepted to support the Butterfly Garden, Garden Walks and other events and programs sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR.

Join us with membership today to receive the monthly Featherless Flyer newsletter with nature articles, program information, updated events and other important refuge information!

Photo of American Lady Butterfly by Laurie Sheppard

Dragonflies and Damselflies with Dr. Wayne Meyer

Fun Facts: Did you know that there are over 5,000 species of dragonflies and they all belong to the order Odonata, which means "toothed one" in Greek or that some species of dragonfly live only a few weeks, while others can live up to a year. Come hear Dr. Meyer talk about how dragonflies and damselflies live and a discussion of some of the ones that live on Hagerman NWR.

Photo by Brenda Kay Edwards

• Location: TBD
• Event Leader: Nancy Miller
• Topic: Super Moon (Blue Moon)

Will find the best location to photograph the moonrise over the refuge with interesting focal points. The Photo Club has secured permission to be on the refuge after hours for these shoots. This meet-up is for Photo Club Members only.

Send email to photoclub@friendsofhagerman.org if you plan on attending.

Photo by Nancy Miller

Ever spotted moths throwing a wild dance party around the lights at night? But wait—what exactly are these fuzzy party crashers, and how do they compare to their glamorous butterfly cousins? Buckle up, because this lesson is about to take you on a moth-tastic journey! We’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of moth life cycles with their four fabulous stages: egg, caterpillar, pupa (or cocoon), and the dazzling adult moth. We’ll also uncover their quirky traits like those funky antennae and wing patterns, explore the stars of the moth world (hello, Luna and silk moths!), and reveal how they navigate the night using their super sniffer! Plus, get ready for some fun with moth-themed crafts, live moth spotting (if the little guys cooperate!), and lively chats about their amazing adaptations. Let the moth mayhem begin!  Sign up for this class and reserve your kiddo's spot for this fun class!