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Areas
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great place for wildlife lover's to take day hikes. The refuge is
3,500 acres and safely contains plants and wildlife for visitors to
enjoy. Wildlife highlights include a herd of buffalo, a prairie dog
town and a bird sanctuary. The refuge offers a great deal of
educational programs for kids as
well as grown-ups which include nature walks and flora and fauna
identification classes. In addition to great hiking, visitors can
also canoe down the Trinity River. Classes and programs for canoeing
are offered. Inside the Hardwicke Interpretive Center there are
great exhibits, trail maps, and a bird watching
courtyard. A very fun and educational place and a great
place to take the kids! |
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Facts
You Need to Know Before You Go: |
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| Hours: | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, Interpretive Center Opens 9:30 |
| Fees: | Classes and Program fees range from Free to $70 |
| Hiking: | Miles of scenic trails. Many guided tours and programs Canoeing classes. |
| Other Facilities & Features: |
Numerous classes and programs at the Interpretive Center as well as animal sanctuaries (Buffalo, prairie dogs, birds). |
| Other Stuff: | Frequent "all day" festivals/programs such as the "Buffalo Chip Festival" |
| Close To: | Ten miles from Downtown Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Water Gardens, The Fort Worth Stock Yards, The Fort Worth Zoo, Billy Bob's Texas |
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Click Here for the Fort Worth Nature Center Picture Gallery. |
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Click Below for a Streaming Video About the Nature Center: |
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