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Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club


Mission Statement

The Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club promotes interest in Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and encourages preservation of wildlife and habitats by supporting, assisting and educating nature photographers of all levels.


Photo by Nancy Miller

Membership

The photo club is open to anyone interested in nature photography, regardless of experience or type of equipment. Photo club membership dues and donations enable the Friends of Hagerman NWR to offer photo club activities.

- Photo club members, guests, and visitors are welcome to attend meetings. We encourage attendees who are not members of the photo club to become members so that photo club activities can continue to be offered.

- Some photo club events are limited to members only due to logistics of the event. Become a member to enjoy all photo club activities.

- Click here to become a member of Friends of Hagerman NWR and select a membership with photo club.

- Photo club newsletters are sent out monthly. If you would like to receive newsletters, please send an email to FOHphotoclub@gmail.com.

- Click here to view Photo Club Newsletters.



Photo by Ken Scheepers


Activities

The photo club meets on the third Saturday of every other month at 1:00 pm. Meeting months are January, March, May, July, September, and November. We meet in the Visitor Center at Hagerman NWR.

- Meetings typically include a guest speaker who gives a presentation related to photography techniques, nature photography, and/or photography software/equipment.

- We schedule photo shoots on the Hagerman NWR grounds. The photo shoot may be of a specific area or feature, such as the butterfly garden or lotus flowers.

- We schedule field trips to nature locations.

- Click here for upcoming events.



Photo by Freda Brown

Friends of Hagerman NWR 

Nature Photography Contest 


The Annual Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (HNWR) Nature Photography Contest sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. Youths under 18 are encouraged to enter and compete in the Beginner category. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded in multiple divisions and categories, with a unique Best in Show for Youth.

Registrations are accepted from September 1 through midnight on September 30.

Click Here for Photo contest details.

2023 Best in Show

Photo by Jeffrey Rolinc

Facebook

Join the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Group on Facebook.

- Keep up to date with photo club news.
- Post your photos taken at Hagerman NWR.
- Ask for assistance regarding photography.

Contact Information

Email the photo club leader at:

FOHphotoclub@gmail.com.

Photo by Nancy Chen

Member Directory

Want to connect with other photo club members to ask questions, share information, or get together? You can share your contact info and camera info and view member's info in the Photo Club Member Directory. Be sure to select the option to share both your contact number and camera info with other members.

- Click here for the Photo Club Member Directory (you must log in to see the directory.)

- Click here for instructions on how to set up your profile and view the Photo Club Member Directory.

Photo by Sherry Howard

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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.

6465 Refuge Road

Sherman, TX 75092

             

Kroger: Stop by the customer service desk at Kroger and link your Kroger Card to the Friends of Hagerman: the Friends will get rewards for every dollar you spend, at no cost to you.

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 

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See you at the refuge! 

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