"Everything comes from soil" Come learn a little about our Oklahoma soils and create a one-of-a-kind painting using soil as your paint! Drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Garden is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Group visits available during the week with an appointment.) Suggested donation for admission is […]
We're excited to have Sandy Schwinn bring some of her live caterpillars for a presentation for all ages starting at 10 a.m. Come get up close and learn what some of these caterpillars eat and what they'll ultimately turn into. Afterward, go for a walk to see what butterflies and moths are visiting plants around […]
Explore the beauty of the Garden with all your senses! Pick up a map in the visitor center for plants with leaves and bark to feel, colors and shapes to find, and flowers and leaves to sniff! Discover how many sounds you can recognize at our "listening stops" along the trail. It's a great way […]
Come see "Scarecrows in the Garden" and get in the spirit of fall! Drop-in activities inside the visitor center will include decorating a mini-scarecrow and making wildflower seedballs. Look for signs of fall on a scavenger hunt on the trails. The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and to groups by appointment. […]
Plants can be a tricky - some have poisons that can sicken, while others can lure and trap bugs to devour. Plants can also supply lots of treats, not only as sources of food and flavorings for people, but also for animals that rely on nectar or other parts of the plant to survive. […]
Come enjoy the colors of fall and use objects in nature to create temporary works of art. Explore textures, colors and lines in nature's designs. Make a leaf decoration to take home. The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekdays to groups by appointment. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for […]
Come enjoy the colors of fall and use objects in nature to create temporary works of art. Explore textures, colors and lines in nature's designs. Make a leaf decoration to take home. The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekdays to groups by appointment. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for […]
James Spicer of Green Country Permaculture will discuss the basics of creating a food forest in your own backyard. A food forest mimics a woodland ecosystem by substituting edible trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. James will share information and resources for plants that work well in northeastern Oklahoma. The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through […]
Garden CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne will share about the design process and upcoming construction of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces. Get a peek at Garden plans and find out about plant selection. The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 22. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for […]
Bring the family to enjoy a fall day at the Garden. Stop in the visitor center to plant herb seeds for a winter windowsill herb garden. (drop-in activity from 9 to 4) The Garden is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 22. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for […]
The Garden is seeking volunteers to assist with upcoming planting projects, to greet visitors on Friday and Saturday open days and to help with special events. Volunteer Information Sessions offer a chance to learn more about the Garden and its progress, take a short walk and find out about opportunities to get involved as a […]
Botanic Garden members will be the first to see the progress and hear an update on construction of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces. Brad Kmita with JonesPlan Construction Services will give a brief update at 10 and 11 a.m. We'll have breakfast snacks in the visitor center and spring crafts for the kids. […]
