The 23rd Annual Buffalo Boogie fundraising event will take place on May 9, 2015 at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. The event will include a 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun run/walk, and 5K chip-timed run to raise money for maintaining the nature center. Funds raised will go towards caring for the bison herd, veterinary services, and wildlife habitats. Participants can register online or in person starting March 1st, with early bird pricing before May 3rd. The event will have food, prizes, music, activities and more to enjoy.

1. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76135
817-392-7410
PRESS RELEASE
Feb. 26, 2015 Contact: Charisa Bailey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 817-988-5912
info@naturecenterfriends.org
BOOGIE DOWN TO WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Fundraising Nature with a Run
FORT WORTH – May 9, 2015. The 23rd
Annual Buffalo Boogie will consist of a 5K, 1-
Mile Fun Run/Walk and 5K Chip-Time Run (on a USATF-certified course). Registration
starts March 1 and ends May 8. Register before May 3rd
for $20.00. The event is family
and dog friendly. All ages are welcome,along with strollers and dogs on leashes.
Rob Denkhaus, FWNC&R herd manager said, “The Bison are a large part of our
interpretive program where the herd acts as a living visual aid for people to learn about
animal adaptations” The Buffalo Boogie is a great family-oriented event that helps
maintain The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
And here are few more amazing reasons to join us:
Good Food
Prizes – valued at more than $5,000
Music
Face painting
Vendor booths
Jewelers
Educational activities
Dogs
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2. Howto Register
Online by visiting http://www.naturecenterfriends.org March 1– May 8, 2015
By Mail – download registration form from the website (postmarked by May 5, 2015)
Walk-In Registration – Fort Worth Running Company
2401 W. 7th
St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Packet pick-up / On-site sign-in – Ft. Worth Running Co.
2401 W. 7th
St
Fort Worth, Texas76107
(May 7, 2015, & May 8, 2015, between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Pricing
Before May 3 May 3-8 May 9
Individual $20 $25 $30
Group $15 $25 $30
(Group per person for 5 or more registered together)
Dog $5 $5 $5
The shout of the gun to run will sound at 8:30 a.m. that day. If you are still not registered
before the day of the event, don’t stress we will have on-site registration at 7:00 a.m.
before the race. There event features numerous activities before, during and after the race
for both runners and observers Breakfast included with race registration. Other perks
include balloons for kids, face paintings, and a festival area featuring exhibitors, vendors,
live music and door prizes along with metals.
Volunteers are needed and will receive perks as a thank you. For more information on
volunteering or to become a sponsor, visit www.naturecenterfriends.org.
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About Friends ofthe Fort Worth Nature Center

3. Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center, supports the Fort Worth Nature Center &
Refuge. If you would like to personally sponsor, the event, you can for $10,000.00. Each
year, FONC raises about $20,000.00 through the Buffalo Boogie to help maintain the
Nature Center & Refuge and continue to feed the Buffalo. Furthermore, the funds will
contribute to the veterinary services for all ambassador animals and wildlife habitats.
About us Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is a 3,600 acre park comprised of ecosystems that
include marsh, forest, and flat-land. Its mission is to preserve, protect and conserve in
perpetuity the land included in the facility. The FWNC&R is 3,621 acres consisting of
marsh, forest, and flat land. The facility is located only a mile from downtown Fort
Worth, off confederate road. The Center features about 40 miles of hiking trails. The
organization offers many classes,camps, and activities year-round. If you are interested
in learning more about our donations, volunteering, events and activities please visit our
website at http://www.naturecenterfriends.org/. Contact us with questions at:
info@naturecenterfriends.org or 817-988-5912.
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