The 23rd annual Buffalo Boogie 5k and 1 mile run will take place on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00am at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. The proceeds from the race will benefit the bison and other animals at the Nature Center. The event will include live music, children's activities, vendors and exhibitors. Over 3,600 acres and 20 miles of hiking trails make the Fort Worth Nature Center one of the largest urban parks, offering educational programs and activities with support from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center.

1. MEDIA ADVISORY
For Saturday, May 9, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Alex Parrott
Cell: XXX.XXX.XXXX
alexandra.parrott@mavs.uta.edu
FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER HOSTS 23RD
ANNUAL BUFFALO BOOGIE
WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Media Photo Opportunity: 8:00 a.m.
(Please meet at Registration Table at 7:45 a.m.)
WHAT:
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center will host a 5k and 1 mile walk-run to help raise
money to support the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge on Saturday, May 9, 2015 starting
at 7:00 a.m.
The Buffalo Boogie will be family and pet friendly. The proceeds from the race will benefit the
bison and other animals kept at the Nature Center. There will be live music, activities for
children and families to partake in, along with a variety of vendors and exhibitors for attendees
to explore. Registrants will be eligible to win more than $5000 in prizes. All registered dogs will
receive a bandana upon arrival.
WHO:
With over 3,600 acres and 20 miles of hiking trails, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is
one of the largest city-owned urban parks in the country. The Nature Center offers educational
programs as well as organized canoe tours, hikes, and other family friendly activities.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
1.) Runners and attendees will be available for interviews upon consent.
2.) Employees and administration members will be available for interviews.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITES:
1.) Take off - 8:30 a.m. - The gun will sound and the race will begin.
2.) Activities - Children will be face painted. Live music will be playing.

2. FACT SHEET
About Friends of the Fort Worth Nature
Center:
- Friends of the Fort Worth Nature
Center was created to benefit and
support the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
- They are completely nonprofit and volunteer-driven.
- They are currently chief financial supporter of Nature Center, providing almost $300,000
a year.
- FONC and Nature Center provide critical services and programs through tax-deductible
memberships and events like the Buffalo Boogie.
About the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge:
- The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is a nature center that was established in 1964.
- Nature Center is home to over 3,000 acres, including 20 miles of hiking trails, and three
different ecosystems including wetlands, forests, and prairies.
- Will the support of FONC, they are able to offer a variety of activities, educational
programs, and hikes for guests to participate in.
About the Buffalo Boogie:
The Buffalo Boogie is an annual event put on by Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center to help
raise money to support the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. It feature a 5k and a 1 mile
walk-run for people of all ages to attend. This pet and family friendly event create proceeds to
help preserve the wildlife and animals taken care of at the Nature Center.
Parks and nature centers help with economic development, community engagement,
education, public health, and keeping wildlife safe and preserved in a natural way. Green
infrastructure techniques such as tree planting, rain gardens, and permeable pavement
help benefit and improve wildlife habitat.