Using the concepts of shinrin-yoku - translated as forest bathing or "bathing in the atmosphere of the forest" - guide Doyle Matthews will facilitate a walk through the Garden cultivating presence in the moment and involving all the senses. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hours but does not cover a great distance, will stay […]
Climbing roses, the scent of herbs, and vibrant blossoms on paths winding through garden rooms... Join us as we explore the tales of two writers and their gardens – one in Sissinghurst, England, the other in Jackson, Mississippi. Award-winning authors Vita Sackville-West and Eudora Welty were deeply inspired by and connected to their gardens, Vita […]
Join us as we kick-off our Autumn In the Garden events with our first of four weekly music nights at the Garden, featuring a different Tulsa musician and local craft brewery and food truck each week. Tulsa singer/musician Jacob Tovar will get your feet tapping with his style of “honky-tonk country tinged with red dirt”. […]
Drop-in to paint and take home a pumpkin for the season. We've got the supplies - bring your imagination. This is a great activity to kick-off your fall decorations! $5 per pumpkin. Regular admission applies. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. and until 8pm on Thursdays. Admission prices are […]
Learn how you can make delightful arrangements with a combination of foraged and store-bought flowers. Garden Curator Ellen Weatherholt will lead participants in making their own mason jar arrangement, full of fresh seasonal flowers and greens, and provide many take home ideas for future floral displays. Cost is $25 for Garden members; $30 for non-members. […]
Jazz sounds will fill the Garden as The Stephanie Oliver Trio plays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. My Baby Can Cook food truck will have southern-style dishes for sale and American Solera will be on site with their fall brews. Food and bar are available at 5 pm. Our Thursday nights in October will also […]
Pick up a guide to the trees on our nature trail and see how many you can identify on a self-guided hike. (Nature Trail is a 1.5 mile loop trail). This is a great activity for scout groups! Bring a picnic and plan to stay to enjoy the pumpkin labyrinth and scarecrows on display as […]
Pick up a Seed Scavenger Hunt in the Visitor Center, and see how many different types of seeds you can find while walking through the gardens and the nature trail. Free with admission. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays until 8 p.m. (through Nov. 1) Admission […]
Join us Thursday evenings in October amidst the plants and pumpkins with live music, delicious food trucks, and craft beer. De-stress and get ready for the weekend at the Garden as indie folk artist Rachel Bachman joins us. Cabin Boys Brewery will have their hand-crafted ales available and MASA food truck will be on site with their […]
Explore the sights and sounds of the prairie and forest at night on a self-guided walk on our 1.5 mile nature trail. A cash bar with beer and wine will be available for refreshments before or after your hike. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Garden members: $10 per person; Non-members: $15 per person. REGISTER […]
Accomplished Tulsa musician and singer Jared Tyler will bring his soulful, folk/country sounds to the Garden for our last music night in October. The Wurst food truck will have their local, hand-made bratwurst and Heirloom Rustic Ales will have their latest batch of beers to try. Food and bar available starting at 5 p.m. Music […]
NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT. Local artist and teacher Annie Ferris will lead a workshop session for kids ages 5 to 12 where they will learn about the Wyeth family artists and create their own “Pumpkinheads” based on Jamie Wyeth’s self-portrait. Limited spaces; pre-registration required. Parents are encouraged to stroll the gardens during the […]
