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- 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 [email protected] 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 -more- -Buffalo Boogie-
- 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 -or- 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. -more- -Buffalo Boogie- 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: [email protected] or 817-988-5912. ###