Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge - Fort Worth, Texas
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txoilgas
N 32° 49.715 W 097° 28.769
14S E 642321 N 3633307
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge contains outstanding examples of the unique oak-hickory forest associations called cross timbers. The site also has good examples of prairie, riparian forests, marshes and limestone ledges.
Waymark Code: WM7BED
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2009
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The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNC&R) is located just inside the city limits of Fort Worth, TX. The FWNC&R is a hidden jewel, a wilderness comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands reminiscent of how much of the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex once looked. Replete with native flora and fauna, the area beckons to those searching for a piece of nature to refresh their spirits and reintroduce a measure of tranquility to their increasingly urban lifestyles.
Over 3600 acres, the FWNC&R is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States and offers residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural history of north central Texas . Over 20 miles of hiking trails provide easy access to a myriad of natural wonders to be found on the Refuge. Staff naturalists at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center are available to facilitate your exploration.
Predominate Feature: grasslands with wetlands
Parking/Access Location: N 32° 49.715 W 097° 28.769
Ownership: Other Public Entity
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Admission Charged: yes
Landmark's Website: [Web Link]
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