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All events are free and open to the public.  Donations are accepted to support all events and programs.

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

    • January 25, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 1
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • January 26, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 01, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • February 01, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 02, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Join the Birding Experts for an Early Bird Walk

    Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.  Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.

    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.

    • February 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    The Role of a Petroleum Specialist

    with Mary Maddux

    Learn all about the oil rigs on the refuge, and the ways in which they benefit Hagerman NWR.

    Photo by Bertazzoni Marco


    • February 08, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 09, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 28
    Register

    The wild animals at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge are rarely seen. So, how do we know they live here? On Saturday, February 15, come out to the refuge to develop your tracking skills by examining and interpreting the indirect evidence animals leave behind.  We will be exploring scat and tracks.  We’ll learn how to get started identifying tracks, scat, and other animal signs when hiking on our trails. We’d love to see what you find while exploring the outdoors today! Studying what an animal leaves behind is a great way to learn about the lifestyle and habits of local wildlife.  

    Let’s learn about scat, tracks, and signs with a short lesson, some fun games and activities, as well as a fun craft! Come join us on February 15 for a free class for youth ages 5-10.  

    Free and open to the public, registration is required.  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.


    • February 15, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 16, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 22, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Join us for the February workshop of the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club. Everyone is welcome to attend -- members and non-members, beginners and experienced.

    Editing with Lightroom by Nancy Miller

    Learn how to edit your photos by using the tools and masks. Even if you don’t use Lightroom, a lot of these basic tools are available in most of the editing software. I will show you ways to possibly save a photo you might throw away. Keep in mind, this does not apply to a photo that is out of focus.

    If you have a photo you would like me to use as an example, you can email it to me at n-miller@msn.com, and I will be glad to see what can be done.

    If you plan to attend this workshop, please register by emailing Nancy Miller at n-miller@msn.com.

    Event Leader: Nancy Miller

    Email n-miller@msn.com

    _____________________________________________

    For questions about the photo club, contact:

    Lisa Wilkins, Photo Club Leader

    Email FOHphotoclub@gmail.com


    • February 22, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • February 23, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 8
    Register


    Take a Tour on the Wildlife Explorer!

    Come join us for a ride on the Wildlife Explorer! Our new and beautiful tram is available for ninety-minute tours of Hagerman every weekend, weather permitting. Our tours are as varied as our drivers. Each tram driver has her/his approach to the tour: you may learn about wildlife, birds, habitat, refuge history, photography, you name it! To paraphrase, “a Wildlife Explorer tour at Hagerman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” But you know it’s going to be good! Come see us! Lots of stops for bird-watching and photography.

    • Weather permitting, seating is limited. 
    • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
    • Standbys accepted if space permits. 
    • Ages 6 and above.
    • Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes before departure. 

    Free, open to the public, Donations are accepted to support all 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!

    • March 01, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • March 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Join the Birding Experts for an Early Bird Walk

    Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.  Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.

    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.

    • March 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092


    Butterflies of Concern at HNWR with Laurie Sheppard

    • March 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 28
    Register

    Dive into the mesmerizing world of fractals, where nature loves to show off its repeating patterns! Picture this: tiny tree branches, winding rivers, fluffy clouds, growing plants, and delicate snowflakes all sporting their mini-me versions! Students will become nature detectives, spotting these amazing patterns everywhere. Plus, we’ll uncover the math magic behind these self-similar wonders. Get ready to unleash your inner fractal artist and whip up some stunning masterpieces to take home and proudly display!  

    Let’s learn about fractals with a short lesson, some fun games and activities, as well as a fun craft! Come join us on March 15 for a free class for youth ages 5-10.  

    Free and open to the public, registration is required.  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.


    • March 15, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Join us for the March meeting of the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club.

    Photo club members, guests, and visitors are welcome to attend meetings. You do not need to be a photo club member to attend.

    More details TBD.


    _____________________________________________

    For questions about the photo club, contact:

    Lisa Wilkins, Photo Club Leader

    Email FOHphotoclub@gmail.com


    • March 16, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    The public is invited to attend The Friends of Hagerman annual meeting. The Board of Directors will present their activities and accomplishments of the past year, and board members beginning new terms will be elected.

    Date subject to change.

    • April 05, 2025
    • 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • April 12, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Join the Birding Experts for an Early Bird Walk

    Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.  Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.

    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.

    • April 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Birding by Ear with Dr. Wayne Meyer

    Photo by Donnie Simmons

    • April 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    • 28
    Register

    Did you know that every single day, millions of eggs are being laid all around the globe? Get ready to crack into our Eggcellent Eggs class, where we’ll dive into the egg-citing universe of eggs! We’ll uncover their origins, break down their anatomy (shell, white, and yolk!).  Watch the magical moment baby animals burst into the world, and explore the egg-ceptional variety from different birds. Plus, we’ll whip up some fun with visuals and hands-on activities—like cracking open eggs to peek inside! It’s going to be eggstraordinary!  

    Let’s learn about eggs with a short lesson, some fun games and activities, as well as a fun craft! Come join us on April 19 for a free class for youth ages 5-10.  

    Free and open to the public, registration is required.  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.


    • May 03, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • May 10, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Join the Birding Experts for an Early Bird Walk

    Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.  Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.

    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.

    • May 10, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Rewilding Lands with Karen Glenn

    Photo by Jennifer Vince-Recksiek



    • June 07, 2025
    Register

    Nature’Ology Day Camp June, 2025

    For Children 11 or 12 Years Old

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

    This program has become so popular, that it fills up very quickly. Register here to receive an email notification with the date and time that actual registration will begin. The exact date of the camp is not yet decided.

    NOTE: Details for Nature'Ology are not yet available.  Register here to receive a notification for details when it is time to sign up!

    • June 07, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • June 14, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
    Register

    Join the Birding Experts for an Early Bird Walk

    Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.  Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.

    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.

    • June 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Dickcissels with Dr. Wayne Meyer

    Photo by Pam Rendall-Bass

    • July 05, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Mammals of Texoma with Dr. Bryon Clark

    Photo by Bill McKee

    • August 02, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • August 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Dragonflies and Damselflies with Dr. Wayne Meyer

    Photo by Brenda Kay Edwards


    • September 06, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • October 04, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • October 11, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092


    As winter nears, the waterfowl for which Hagerman NWR was originally established are moving. In this presentation, you'll learn about all the geese and ducks that visit our refuge and the reasons they visit or choose Hagerman for their home.

    Photo by Donnie Simmons

    • November 01, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • December 06, 2025
    • 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    • H Pad, Sadler TX, 76264
    Register

    The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count

    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 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. 

    The location of the Little Sit is technically in Sadler, TX, but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

    Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

    GPS Coordinates: 

    33.734961, -96.780582


    Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

    • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
    • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
    • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
    • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
    • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
    • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
    • When the road forks again, go right.
    • Take the gravel road to the right marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) and go all the way to the end.

    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.

    • December 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Human Barriers to Conservation with Peter Schulze

    Flying Too Close to Heaven Photo by Lisa Walsh



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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, drive on any road unless gated.

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