9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
817.237.1111

 
Membership

Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FONC)
Spending time with other people who share a love of nature creates priceless experiences. That's one of the many benefits that members of Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge enjoy. This award-winning nonprofit organization, established in 1974, provides financial, volunteer, and advisory assistance to the Nature Center on a practical, day-to-day basis. The Friends support the ambassador animals, the bison herd and corals, staff needs, ad special projects. Donations through the Friends remain available for immediate use.

The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Conservancy (NCC) was formed in 2004 by long time supporters of the Nature Center for the purposes of focusing on the implementation of the Master Plan and raising funds for the Nature Center. Contributions given to the Nature Center Conservancy are held in a fund that will be used for improvements and capital projects that are identified in the Master Plan.

For more information, download our Membership Brochure (requires ADOBE Reader)
Gift Shop
If you love nature, you'll want to make a special visit to the gift shop located in the Hardwicke Interpretive Center. There are lots of small items that can be used as gifts at any time of the year. All proceeds benefit the Nature Center.
eBay Project Fund Raiser
Help the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge achieve their mission by participating in the Friends eBay Project Fund Raiser.
What we need We need your donation of items to be sold on eBay by T.O.A.D.S. Corner.
What we don't need T.O.A.D.S. Corner has given us the guideline that no clothing, shoes, or large items of furniture can be accepted. The exception to furniture would be an antique item (or other desirable item) that would be marked on eBay for "local pickup."
How to donate Call Jean at 817-590-2215 or 817-763-7016 to donate items or take the items to:
T.O.A.D.S. Corner
951 Melbourne Rd., Hurst, TX  76053

If calling T.O.A.D. you will need to give them the account name which is the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center .
or give donations to any Board Member of the Friends organization. 
Receipts for donated items will be available to anyone requesting one. Your name and address will be needed (left with the item) for that purpose.
Who to contact T.O.A.D.S. Corner at 817-284-7722 or contact Jean at 817-590-2215 or 817-763-7016.
If you are not certain about an item, you can contact T.O.A.D.S. Corner or Jean