Our Mission

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To deepen appreciation for and support of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the extraordinary landscape, wildlife and cultural resources the refuge protects.

There’s still time to make an impact in 2020! Make a tax-deductible donation on-line to the WMWR’s only 501c3 and make a lasting impact in 2020 and beyond. https://friendsofthewichitas.org/donate/ photo by S. Hodge

Jan 8, 2021

2020 Year In Review By Board President Emeritus Jim Stone

Photo by S. Hodge As 2020 comes to a close, we need to take a moment to reflect on this ...

Dec 8, 2020

Refuge Preparing for Controlled Hunts

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will temporarily close portions of the public use area on select days in November, December, and ...

Nov 17, 2020

Refuge Begins Roadwork on Highway 49

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will begin a roadwork project to conduct necessary road maintenance by resurfacing and repairing damaged sections ...

Quanah Parker Lake Sunrise. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of Larry Smith.

Oct 8, 2020

Audubon Magazine Article Highlights Lack of Funding Impact on Wildlife Refuges

Full article available online at: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/fall-2020/overwhelmed-and-understaffed-our-national-wildlife

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Planned Refuge events and programs may not take place as scheduled. Refuge lands, including most nature trails and outdoor recreational activities, remain open and accessible to the public.

Friends of the Wichitas

The mission of the FOW is to deepen appreciation of and support for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Our non-profit was established to support the Refuge and provide outreach opportunities to the visiting public.

All donations received by the FOW are tax deductible and support the WMWR in areas federal funds cannot be allocated.

Who are The Friends of the Wichitas?

The Friends of the Wichitas is a non-profit organization committed to promoting environmental education opportunities for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer members conduct interpretive tours and work in the visitor center.

What Does the Association Do?

Donate funds and equipment to the refuge to enhance visitor enjoyment of the visitor center and other refuge public use programs.

Publish a monthly newsletter containing helpful hints of wildlife viewing, announcing upcoming tours, and giving visitors an in-depth look at refuge wildlife.

Provide materials and training for volunteer programs interpreters.

Get involved!

Three ways to support the FOW...

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Become a Member!

Support FOW in providing outreach opportunities to Refuge visitors. We assist the Refuge and assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in meeting its conservation mandates.

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