Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-19, by joining the mission to support both wildlife and human well-being. Walk for the Wild is a national event to get people moving in support of wildlife and their local national wildlife refuge. Funds raised from this event will directly support wildlife conservation, nature trails, and environmental education in our community.

The Friends of Aransas NWR invite you to join the Walk for The Wild 5K Challenge on October 19. Register today to join us in support of the refuge.

 Go to the webpage for more information, to register for the Walk and donate to support the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. National supporters of Walk for the Wild will match a portion of your donation via the Amplifier Fund, so that more dollars come to our refuge. This year’s goal is to raise $1,000 that will be used to improve trails on the refuge and create a family-friendly area near the Visitor Center.

There are 2 ways to participate:

•  Join fellow Friends at the Refuge's Visitor Center on Saturday, October 19 at 8:00AM for a 5K walk, run, or bike event. The walk portion of the challenge will be guided by a naturalist, and all activities will take place on accessible refuge roads. Stay afterward and participate in our annual Refuge Day Celebration, a free, family-friendly festival with wildlife-related activities, crafts, and games.
• If you can't make it on the 19th, stop by the Visitor Center anytime between October 12 and 19, pick up a map, and walk/run/bike 5k on your own!"

Can't visit us during National Wildlife Refuge Week? You can still make a donation to support the Friends. And you're invited to complete the 5K challenge virtually from any national wildlife refuge or your favorite nature spot.  Donations made September 9th - October 31st via our Walk for the Wild donation form will be matched by the Walk for the Wild Amplifier Fund!

Contact by e-mail: info@friendsofaransas.org for more information.

After the Walk for the Wild 5K Challenge, stay for Refuge Day!