Our Mission

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

Oct 15, 2019

Pollinator Meadow

Plans are progress-ing to implement a Pollinator Meadow with funds garnered through the Bayer Feed A Bee grant. Within the ...

Juvenile Indigo Painted Bunting - Bill Shreve Photographer

Sep 15, 2019

Beautiful Buntings

Our beautiful and abundant Painted Buntings are just an amazing treat for anyone who sees one for the first time ...

FOW Volunteers - EE Trail Cleanup - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - Helen Riley photographer

Sep 6, 2019

EE Trai Cleanup

Please check out the Environmental Education Center Trail, the one that goes from the Environmental Education Center to the bridge ...

Events

Checkout our Facebook events page for a current listing of upcoming tours and programs.

Mt Scott Update

The Mt. Scott Roadway has re-opened to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, but remains closed to all vehicle traffic. The preliminary work on repairing the Mt. Scott road is progressing well, but the actual completion of those repairs is still months away. >> Full update fws.gov.

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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