News

Invasive Plant Round-up June 9th

May 22, 2018

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their fourth annual Invasive Plant Round-Up on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.…

Litter Pickup Tues. June 5th at 8 am

May 22, 2018

Did you know that the First Tuesday of every month we designate as “Litter Pick-Up Day” on The Refuge. We meet at the Visitors Center…

Book signing May 26-28th

May 18, 2018

Steven Hunter, an accomplished nature photographer, will be signing his latest book The Wichita Mountains, An Oklahoma Treasure at the Nature Store in the Wichita Mountains…

Mullein Adventure, Sat Mar 31st

Mar 20, 2018

On Saturday, March 31 we will be pulling the invasive plant mullein. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 and plan on being gone for…

Mt Scott picnic area cleanup March 28th

Mar 19, 2018

Those interested in helping clear the Mt. Scott picnic area should meet there at 9 on Wednesday, March 28. The jobs include mowing, weed eating,…

It's Spring Break

Mar 18, 2018

This week is Spring Break so the refuge will be really busy. There will be extra trash and lots of people on the trails. If…

The new fence is up! Pictures

Jan 31, 2018

FOW and Refuge staff have finished the new Prairie Dog Town fence and it is looking good! Here are a few pictures.

New fence at prairie dog town!

Jan 25, 2018

Help rebuild the fence at prairie dog town Thursday January 25, and Friday January 26. If you are available on any of those days your help will…

Mt. Scott bike and Pedestrian Use

Dec 20, 2017

Changes to the hours and operations for access to Mt. Scott: The narrow and curvy 3- mile scenic road to the summit of Mt. Scott…

Visitor Center Holiday Schedule

Dec 19, 2017

The refuge Visitor Center will be closed Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Otherwise it is open daily 9am to 5pm. For…