Toads are great for gardens - they eat slugs, grubs and many other garden pests. Kids can make and decorate a toad abode to provide shelter and shade in their own backyard and learn about some of the toads of our area. $2 donation for materials. Drop-in activity. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and […]
Bring your four-legged friend for a stroll around the Garden's Lake. The Dog House Food Truck will be at the Garden from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with their award-winning menu. Pups won’t be left out - there will be treats and pools to keep them cool. (Dogs must be on leash and up-to-date […]
We're excited to have Steve Owens, owner of Bustani Plant Farm in Stillwater, join us to share his wealth of excitement and knowledge of plants! Enjoy air-conditioned comfort in the visitor center and get inspired to get back out in your garden as we learn about some of Steve's favorite plants. Attendees will be entered […]
Back to school time means getting supplies like pencils, paper and more. Enjoy a day at the Botanic Garden exploring trees, leaves and learning how paper is made by making your own piece to take home. Drop-in activities. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is […]
Come learn about the world under our feet as we investigate rocks, dirt and soil! Learn about different types of rocks and create a piece of art to take home. Bring the little ones to some digging fun! The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is […]
Join Kenda Woodburn, Tulsa County Extension Horticulture Educator, to learn about starting and growing a fall vegetable garden. Fall is a great time to grow seasonal vegetables, without the heat of the summer. Talks begins in visitor center at 10 a.m. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Summer is hot for everyone, including the animals in our yard. Visit the Botanic Garden to learn how plants and birds are adapted to survive in hot weather. Kids can decorate a bird bath to put out at home. ($1 donation for materials). The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
Find out what plants will work well in our climate, provide beauty and color to your landscape and be beneficial for wildlife. Alyne Eiland will share her years of experience in a talk starting at 11 a. m. in the Botanic Garden's visitor center. Attendees will be entered for door prize drawing at the end of […]
Bring the family to see live caterpillars and learn more about monarch butterflies. Educator and caterpillar "wrangler" Sandy Schwinn will have a short presentation for all ages starting at 10 a.m. in the visitor center. Get an up close look at caterpillars, chrysalises and learn ways to help monarch butterflies. Afterward, make a butterfly craft […]
Learn why some flowers and leaves smell the way they do and take a "sniffing" walk to see what aromatic plants you can find in the Garden. Stop in the visitor center to make a scented craft to take home. Drop-in activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and […]
Explore the many different shapes, sizes, colors and textures of leaves and make leaf print art to take home. Drop-in activities in visitor center. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, through September 26. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden […]
Learn about wild edible plants you may have in your own yard! Margee Aycock and Jess Fussell, both long-time foragers, will lead a walk to identify some of the edible native plants of our area. Margee is artist and author of the children’s book, “Claire Goes Foraging”, which tells the story of Claire and her […]
