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Support FOW with Smile.Amazon.com

Nov 6, 2017

Shop at smile.amazon.com to earn donations to FOW for every purchase. The holidays are fast approaching. Soon you will be busy shopping for gifts, decorations, and…

2017 "Fall Foliage Walks" reservations open November 6th

Oct 23, 2017

  Fall Foliage Walks will be here soon.  This popular walking tour will include spots in the “Special Use Area” where you will be able to…

Fall Foliage training tour Nov 4th

Oct 21, 2017

On Saturday, November 4 don’t forget the fall foliage membership training tour.  If you are interested in leading or assisting with tours now or in the future it…

Bison Auction – October 19th, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

The annual public auction of native bison will begin at 12:00 noon at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The Friends provide logistical support for the…

National Trails Week with Randy

Sep 11, 2017

October 8-14 is National Trails Week.  Come join the fun working with Randy Hale. We will be working on the Kite Trail and also the steps…

Longhorn Auction Thursday Sept 21st

Sep 10, 2017

Time for the Annual Longhorn Auction at The Refuge!  You won’t want to miss this great event, it is always a fun time! Come on out…

"EE Center Spruce Up Day" Saturday, Sep. 16

Sep 10, 2017

Meet outside the environmental education center at 9:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided. We will be painting, sealing cracks, trimming trees, weed-eating, etc.  There is a class inside…

Cash in Trash for Treasure – Saturday, Sept. 30

Sep 9, 2017

National Public Lands Day at the Visitor Center is a trash for prizes event.  FOW will need some volunteers to help with preparing the hot dog lunch. We…

Nomination for Board of Directors is open

Jul 25, 2017

Because of the changes to the bylaws that were approved at the members’ meeting on June 3 we will now be electing a board of 8 to…

Wildlife Tours June 10, 17, and 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Reservations beginning June 5, 2017 at 580-429-2197. A perfect opportunity to view wildlife on a bus tour of Pinchot Loop in the Special Use Area. A…