General Information
Winter Hours (October - April)
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (May - September)
Monday - Friday : 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday : 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Hardwicke Interpretive Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In addition, a few selected programs and activities take place before or after hours offering additional opportunities to visit.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge grounds are open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas ).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Membership
If you are a frequent visitor, or would like to support the Fort Worth Nature Center, please consider purchasing a membership to the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center. Your membership includes FREE admission plus discounts on programs and gift shop.
Directions
From Loop I-820, exit Hwy 199 (Jacksboro Highway) and go west 4 miles. Exit Confederate Park Rd.to the right and stay on service road. At the stop sign, turn right into the Nature Center entrance. Stop by the gate house to pay entrance fee and obtain a day pass and a trail map.
For detailed directions, use Google Maps and type in our address:
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
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Our Mission
"To enhance the quality of life by enrolling and educating our community in the preservation and protection of natural areas while standing as an example of these same principles and values in North Central Texas."
Upcoming Programs
Nature Center's Program Calendar
We provide many programs that allow you to be on land or water. From hikes and educational programs to canoeing, we have something that will interest you. Click here for a listing of programs we have to offer this quarter.
Nature Center Hours
Refuge (Daily)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hardwicke Interpretive Center (Daily)
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID-Active/Retired)
FWNC Social
Wild Ambassadors
Wild Ambassadors is a new program to help fund the cost of caring for our education animals. If you are interested, print out our application and make a difference.
