Hagerman NWR Fall 2013 orientation for volunteers

Press Release - Friends of Hagerman

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge will host the Fall 2013 orientation and


Friends of Hagerman Volunteer Workshop

training session for Visitor Center volunteers on Sunday September 29.  The session, which will start in the Visitor Center at 1 pm, will be open to any adult and to teens 16 and over accompanied by a parent interested in volunteering.  Those attending will receive an overview of the Refuge and the part played by volunteers, as well as a tour of the Refuge.

Visitor Center volunteers greet visitors, distribute maps and literature, and make sales in the book and gift shop.  Weekend and weekday shifts are available, with flexible scheduling.  Couples may choose to work together.  Successful Hagerman NWR volunteers enjoy meeting people, are interested in nature, willing to learn new tasks and have simple computer skills.

The orientation session will end at 5 pm and be followed by a hot dog supper at the Refuge. 

Please RSVP by calling the Refuge, 903 786 2826, or emailing friendsofhagerman@gmail.com, so that adequate materials are on hand for the meeting.

The Lake Texoma area is fortunate to have several State Parks and two National Wildlife Refuge facilities.  These areas offer plenty of opportunities for those who love nature photography and birding, hiking, or just being among the beauty of nature.  For more information about Lake Texoma visit http://www.texomaconnect.com.  There is always something fun to do or interesting places to visit in the Texoma area.