H Ferrell Hogbottoms Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Learning Center

this once illegal dump site into a much needed Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Learning Center... right in the middle of Urban Sprawl! The gorgeous Hogbottoms' landscape consists of 140 acres of dense woodland, brilliantly colored pocket prairies, and rich wetlands that feed into the Trinity River Basin; each teeming with abundant and incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Our Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Learning Center is open to groups of 20 or more, and is the perfect place for:

-Outdoor Education

-Field Investigations

-Unique Birthday or Class Parties

-Gentle or rigorous Group Hikes

-Rustic Campouts with bonfire

-Family Reunions

-Birding Walks or Bird Watching from our one-of a kind Bird Blind and Boardwalk

-Company Picnics or Team Building Exercises

-Action-packed and educational Field Trips

-Beautiful Nature Weddings

-Outdoor Festivals or Rallies

-Photo shoots

-Fundraising Events

-Capture the Flag Parties

-Airsoft Wars (with biodegradable pellets only)

-Fishing

-3D Archery

-Kayaking

-Remote Control Boat Races

...or any other outdoor event that you could dream up! We also currently offer:

-Children in Nature Education Programs

-Conservation Programs for teens and adults

-Gardening Classes for children and adults

-Situational Awareness and Outdoor Safety Classes for Women

Please call or email now to schedule your group event or class, as our availability fills quickly!