Presentation at Rotary Club of Tulsa
2014-04-02 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Garden President and CEO Dr. F. Todd Lasseigne will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Tulsa about the plans and progress at Tulsa Botanic Garden.
More information at Rotary Club of Tulsa website

Garden Opens:Tree-mendous Trees
2014-04-05 09:00 - 16:00
The Garden will open for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 5 at 9 a.m. and we’ll be celebrating trees! Volunteers with Up With Trees will be on hand with free tree seedlings and tree planting and care information. Visitors can take a self-guided tree walk and enjoy activities and crafts focused on tree-mendous trees!
The Garden is open Saturdays, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donaton admission: $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids. Members: free. For more information, call office (M-F) at 918-289-0330.

Presentation to Rotary Club of Tulsa Sunrise
2014-04-09 06:45
Garden President and CEO Dr. F. Todd Lasseigne will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Tulsa Sunrise about Tulsa Botanic Garden’s plans and progress.
More information at Rotary Club of Tulsa Sunrise website.

Plant Survivors: A Walk and Talk
2014-04-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join Garden President and CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne for a walk and talk to find out what plants are faring best after our tough winter. Learn ways to protect your plants from the harshest conditions and find out about some new plants that will be added to the Garden this year.
The Garden is open Saturdays, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donaton admission: $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids. Members: free. For more information, call office (M-F) at 918-289-0330.

Visit our booth at the Enviro Expo, Downtown Tulsa
2014-04-16 11:00 - 14:00
Stop by Tulsa Botanic Garden’s booth at The M.E.T.’s Enviro Expo in downtown Tulsa on Wednesday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between 4th and 5th streets on Main.

Spring Volunteer Open House
2014-04-24 10:00 - 11:30
Learn about opportunities to get involved as a volunteer at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Find out about upcoming projects, meet garden staff and take a quick tour.For more information or to RSVP, contact Lori Hutson at 918-289-0330 or lori@tulsabotanic.org. Another session is offered on Saturday, April 26 from 2-3 p.m.

Gardening Strategies to Attract Butterflies
2014-04-26 11:00 - 12:00
Learn what plants and garden features will help draw butteflies to your landscape. Master Gardener Jim Thayer will share tips on attracting butterflies as well as identifying the butterfly species you’ll be most likely to see. Attendees will be entered in drawing for door prizes. Talk begins at 11 a.m. in visitor center.
The Garden is open Saturdays, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donaton admission: $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids. Members: free. For more information, call office (M-F) at 918-289-0330.

Spring Volunteer Open House
2014-04-26 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about opportunities to get involved as a volunteer at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Find out about upcoming projects, meet garden staff and take a quick tour.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lori Hutson at 918-289-0330 or lori@tulsabotanic.org. Another session is offered on Thursday, April 24 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Volunteer Planting Project
2014-05-02 10:00 - 16:00
Volunteers will work with staff throughout the day to help with spring planting. For more information or to find out how to volunteer call 918-289-0330.

Volunteer Planting Project
2014-05-07 13:00 - 16:30
Volunteers will work with Garden staff to help with spring planting starting at 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, call 918-289-0330.

National Public Gardens Day
2014-05-09 09:00 - 14:00
The Garden will be open Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission to celebrate National Public Gardens Day. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the the three-quarter mile Lake trail to see planting beds surrounding the lake or hike the 1.5 mile Cross Timbers trail through native forest and prairies. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn near the lake. Kids can decorate a pot to take home.

Gardens of London Tour
2014-05-17 00:00 - 2014-05-24 00:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden, in conjunction with Collette Vacations, is leading a spring trip to tour the gardens of London. A highlight of the trip will be attending the101st RHS Chelsea Flower Show on members-only opening day!
Trip is May 17-24, 2014 and will explore amazing gardens and historical sites around London including the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Windsor Castle, and the gardens of Hampton Court Palace. We’ll complete our trip with a gala dinner hosted at the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden, Wisley, with cocktails in the Glasshouse.

Plants of the Cross Timbers
2014-05-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join Patty Smith, biology instructor at Tulsa Community College, for a hike to identify some of the native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in the Cross Timbers forest and prairie. Comfortable walking shoes and a hat are suggested. Walks depart from the visitor center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Garden is open every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Flower Power!
2014-05-24 09:00 - 16:00
Bring the family as we dig into the beauty and science of flowers! Dissect a flower and see how many parts you can name and go outside on a floral scavenger hunt.
The Garden is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Memorial Day: Office closed
2014-05-26 00:00

Pressing Plants
2014-05-31 09:00 - 16:00
Drop in the visitor center to make your own work of art with pressed flowers and leaves. Kids can learn how to press plants and make their own mini-plant press to take home. ($2 for materials)
The Garden is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids. Garden members are free. For more information, call office (M-F) 918-289-0330.

Orchids!
2014-06-07 10:00 - 16:00
Join members of the Tulsa Orchid Society for a day of orchids at the Garden! TOS members Joe Bedwell and Danny Lyon will have orchids on display and for sale in the visitor center. Come learn how to get started with orchids at a presentation on basic orchid care at 10 a.m. Bring your ailing orchid from home for diagnosis and care tips to get it on the road to recovery!
Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday, April through the end of October. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information call 918-289-0330.

Get Outdoors for Father's Day
2014-06-14 09:00 - 16:00
Celebrate National Get Outdoors (G.O.) Day by going on a hike with dad! Stop in the visitor center to make a walking stick and then head out on the trails for a photo scavenger hunt.
The Garden is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Buzzing with Life
2014-06-21 09:00 - 16:00
Learn about bees, butterflies and other important pollinators. Kids can try the bee waggle dance, decorate a pollinator mask and make a bee hotel to take home!
The Garden is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Leaves! - Nature's Food Factories
2014-06-28 09:00 - 16:00
They provide shade, clean air to breathe, and come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about nature’s food factories, go on a leaf scavenger hunt and make a clay leaf print to take home.
Drop-in activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 12 and under. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Family Day: For the Birds
2014-07-05 09:00 - 16:00
Birds provide brilliant colors in the sky for us to enjoy. What can we provide for them? Bring the family to learn about some plants that can attract birds to your yard. See how you measure up to the wingspan of some common birds and discover how birds are adapted for their habitats. Decorate a simple bird bath for your family to take home.
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Wild and Wacky Plants
2014-07-12 09:00 - 16:00
Plants that move? float on water? eat bugs? Come explore some of the more interesting members of the plant kingdom. Learn the unusual ways they survive and make a craft to take home.
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Outdoor Living Spaces
2014-07-19 11:00 - 12:00
Join landscape designer Cherlyn Reeves for inspiring ideas and helpful tips to make the most of your outdoor living space. Presentation will end with door prize for a recommended plant.
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Super Succulents!
2014-07-26 09:00 - 16:00
How do plants survive and thrive in hot, dry climates? We’ll investigate plants that are adapted for warm temperatures and little rain. Kids can pot their own succulent to grow! (while supplies last)
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Family Day: Nature Journals
2014-08-02 09:00 - 16:00
Nature journals are a great way to record our outdoor observations. Stop in the visitor center where kids can make their own nature journal and borrow art supplies to take on their walk to color, draw, or record what they see. We’ll have a few natural objects in the visitor center to practice sketching, drawing or describing.
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Family Day: Make a Bug Collector
2014-08-09 09:00 - 16:00
Make a bug collector for observing and releasing insects then go on a hike to see what bugs you can find. Bring your discoveries back to the visitor center for a closer look and to share with other visitors. Drop-in activities inside the visitor center from 9 a.m. to 4 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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Talk to Hosta Connection
2014-08-26 18:30
Garden president and CEO, Dr. Todd Lasseigne will talk to the Hosta Connection of Tulsa, discussing shade gardening as well as providing an update on the progress at Tulsa Botanic Garden.

Nature Scavenger Hunt
2014-08-30 09:00 - 16:00
Get outdoors and challenge your observation skills! Stop in the visitor center to pick up a scavenger hunt kit to take on your walk.
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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.

Talk to Tulsa Co. Master Gardeners
2014-09-03 10:30
Garden president & CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne will be speaking to Tulsa County Master Gardeners at their monthly meeting.

Painting with Dirt
2014-09-06 10:00 - 14:00
“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 $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F). For directions to the Garden, click here.
