Tulsa Botanic Garden

Pumpkin Patch
2015-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy a day at the Botanic Garden with an ‘artful’ pumpkin patch featuring hundreds of glass-blown pumpkins in all colors and sizes! Artists from Tulsa Glassblowing School who crafted the pumpkins will be on hand and the pumpkins will be available for sale ranging in price from $15 to $250. Garden Deva will have fun, fall-themed metal sculpture and art pieces for purchase as well.
Families can enjoy activities throughout the day including story time, hay maze, scavenger hunt, crafts and games. Famiilies can work with artists from Tulsa Glassblowing School to make a glass mosaic tile to take home ($10 for materials).
While at the Botanic Garden, visitors can explore the newly opened A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces and walk the Lake trail to see “Scarecrows In the Garden” – scarecrows created by businesses, organizations, scouts, and schools, for display in the planting beds along the Lake trail from Oct. 8 to Nov. 8. Visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrow to win the People’s Choice award.
The Botanic Garden is open Thursdays – Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is: $5 for adults (13 yrs and up), $2 for ages 3 to 12, and free for ages 2 and under. Botanic Garden members receive free admission. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Grand Opening Celebration
2015-10-04 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Grand Opening of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces.
Be one of the first to enjoy the Tandy Floral Terraces at Tulsa Botanic Garden! The A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces is our 3 ½ acre ornamental garden featuring over 350 different plant varieties and over 8,000 trees, roses, perennials, grasses, vines, and flowering shrubs in permanent plantings. Climb the stairway of the Garden Cascade to see the seasonal display (another 7,000 plants) surrounding the central runnel, a water feature emanating at the garden’s peak and flowing down to the Lakeside Plaza. Or stroll the serpentine walkway (ADA) to take in the beautiful colors and views of the Rose, Perennial and Mediterranean terraces. Purchase lunch from food trucks at the Botanic Garden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission is free both days of Grand Opening Celebration, and always free for members.
GARDEN OPENS TO PUBLIC AT 10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – Pop-up Pavilion Talk – Acquiring 8,000+ Plants
11:00 a.m. – Garden Tour
11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Food andd beverages available for purchase from Food Trucks: Lick Your Lips Donuts, The Dog House, and Brownie’s Hamburgers
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Music – Steve Liddell
12:30 p.m. – Pop-up Pavilion Talk – Garden Design
1:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Geology – Stone Accents of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces
2:00 p.m. – Garden Tour
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Music – Cody Brewer & friends
3:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Art Deco in the Garden
4:00 p.m. – Garden Tour
GARDEN CLOSES AT 5 p.m.
Starting Thursday, October 8, the Botanic Garden will be open Thursdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is Free for Garden members; $5 general admission; $2 for children 3-12 yrears.

Grand Opening Celebration
2015-10-03 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Grand Opening of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces.
Come be one of the first to enjoy the Tandy Floral Terraces at Tulsa Botanic Garden! The A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces is our 3½ acre ornamental garden featuring over 300 different plant varieties and over 7,500 trees, roses, perennials, grasses, vines, and flowering shrubs in all! Climb the stairway of the Garden Cascade to see the seasonal display surrounding the central runnel, a water feature emanating at the garden’s peak and flowing down to the Lakeside Plaza. Or stroll the serpentine walkway (ADA) to take in the beautiful colors and views of the Rose, Perennial and Mediterranean terraces. Purchase snacks/lunch from food trucks at the Botanic Garden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission is free both days of Grand Opening Celebration, and always free for members.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3: Member’s Preview
10 a.m. – noon – Botanic Garden members have exclusive access!
10:30 a.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Building the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces
11 a.m. – Member’s Garden Tour
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from food trucks: The Dog House, The Local Table, and Josh’s Sno Shack
NOON – GARDEN OPENS TO PUBLIC
12:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Design of the Garden
1 p.m. – RIBBON-CUTTING
2 p.m. – Garden Tour
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Music from Klondike 5 String Band
3:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Art Deco in the Garden
4:00 p.m. – Garden Tour
4:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pavilion Talk – Stones in the Garden
5:00 p.m. – Garden closes
The celebration continues Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 pm., click here to see Sunday’s schedule of events.
NOTE: Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, Tulsa Botanic Garden will be open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is Free for members; $5 general admission; $2 for ages 3-12.

Member's Preview Day
2015-10-02 10:00 - 19:00
Members of Tulsa Botanic Garden are invited to a Member’s Preview on Friday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Members can be among the first to see the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, before the public grand opening on Saturday, October 3 at noon.
Schedule of Events for Friday, Oct. 2
Members can enjoy light refreshments throughout the day.
10 a.m.: GARDEN OPENS
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Kid’s activities
11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Garden Tours
5:30 – 7 p.m.: Music from Harmony Creek
Botanic Garden is staying open until 7 p.m. tonight for our members – come after work!
Members are asked to R.S.V.P by calling 918-289-0330 or emailing katie@tulsabotanic.org Not yet a member? Call 918-289-0330 or click here to join.

Supporting Member's Reception
2015-10-01 17:30 - 20:00
Botanic Garden members at the Supporting level ($250) and above are invited to a special reception to preview the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Hors’ d’oeuvres and refreshments. Casual attire – flat shoes recommended.
RSVP to Katie at katie@tulsabotanic.org or 918-289-0330.
Not yet a member or wish to upgrade your membership? Call 918-289-0330.

Circle Dinner
2015-09-30 18:30 - 21:00
Botanic Garden members at the Circle level ($1000) and above are invited to the annual Circle Dinner at the Botanic Garden in appreciation for their support and celebrating the opening of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces
Guest Speaker: Mary Pat Matheson, Anna and Hays Mershon President & CEO, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Invitation only event.
Garden party attire – flat shoes recommended.
For information call Carrie Vesely Henderson at 918-289-0330.

Seed Season!
2015-09-25 09:00 - 16:00
Explore the world of seeds! Kids can dissect a seed, learn how seeds travel, and make wildflower seed balls to take home.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions click here

Family Foraging for Wild Edibles
2015-09-19 10:00 - 11:00
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 neighbor Celeste as they explore their own backyards and create a meal from foraged “weeds’. Book includes information on wild edible plants.
Walk will be geared for families with children, but all ages are welcome. Following the walk, participants can taste sumac lemonade in the visitor center. Copies of Aycock’s book will be available for sale, ($14), with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Botanic Garden.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Leaf Prints
2015-09-18 09:00 - 16:00
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 members.
Join us for grand opening celebration of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. See details here.
Starting Thursday, October 8, the Botanic Garden will be open Thursdays – Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission will be $5 for ages 13 and up; $2 for ages 3-12 yrs. and free for ages 2 and under. Botanic Garden members receive free admission. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Garden Scents
2015-09-11 09:00 - 16:00
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 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Monarch Mania
2015-09-05 10:00 - 11:00
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 and go for a walk to see what caterpillars and butterflies are visiting plants in the Garden.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Creating a Wildlife Habitat Garden
2015-08-29 11:00 - 12:00
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 presentation.
Alyne Eiland is an active community volunteer, working as a member of the Tulsa Audubon Society to help coordinate the organization’s annual Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour. She is also an active member of Tulsa Perennial Club, Oklahoma Native Plant Society, and Tulsa Master Gardeners.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Habitat Helper - Make A Birdbath
2015-08-28 09:00 - 16:00
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 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Fall Vegetable Gardening
2015-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
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. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Rocks, Dirt & Soil
2015-08-21 09:00 - 16:00
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 $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Papermaking
2015-08-14 09:00 - 16:00
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 $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Fun and Exciting Plants for Oklahoma Gardens with Steve Owens
2015-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
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 in a drawing for door prize.
Steve is former host of “Oklahoma Gardening” show on the OETA Network. Bustani Plant Farm is a specialty nursery known for offering unique and hard-to-find perennials, tropicals, vines, and Oklahoma natives.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Botanic Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Dog Day at the Botanic Garden
2015-08-01 11:00 - 13:00
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 on all vaccinations.)
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for children 3-12 years. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Toad Abodes
2015-07-31 09:00 - 16:00
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 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 years. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions click here.

Family Activity Day: Gardens in Glass
2015-07-25 09:00 - 16:00
Bring the family to make a terrarium together ($3 for materials), then explore the Garden to see progress of construction of the Children’s Discovery Garden and the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 years. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Garden Homes
2015-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Take a closer look in the garden and see what insects, spiders and other animals call it home. Stop in the visitor center to pick up an insect hunt card to explore a whole new world of the garden. Drop-in activity.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for children 3-12 years. Free for members. For more information call 918-289-0330. For map/directions click here.

Gardening for Health & Healing
2015-07-18 11:00
Join Dr. Gerry Holland for a discussion on the health and therapeutic benefits of gardening. Gerry is a hyperbaric specialist focusing on wound care. She lives and practices in Oklahoma City and raises orchids as a hobby.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for children 3-12 years. Free for members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions click here.

Integrated Garden Systems
2015-07-11 13:00
Learn from a well-rounded, longtime, Tulsa gardener and biologist. Karen Harris is owner and operator of Bad Dog Farm, a one-acre garden inside Tulsa where she grows strawberries, tomatoes, sweet peppers and more, that she sells at Tulsa Farmer’s Market – Cherry Street. Karen will share what she’s learned in her years of experience gardening WITH wildlife – both the challenges and benefits of attracting wildlife while growing crops. Karen has a master’s degree in biology and has taught in Tulsa area schools for over 30 years. Talk begins at 1 p.m. in visitor center.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 years. Free for members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Reading the Clouds
2015-07-10 09:00 - 16:00
We see them every day, but do you know what the clouds can tell us? Stop in the visitor center to make a cloud identifier. Drop-in activity.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for kids 3-12 years. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions clilck here.

One of Nature's Finest Spectacles
2015-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
A very unusual and rare plant landed in John Hawkins’ home several years ago. As John learned the storied history of the plant and saw the stunning bloom, he generously decided to share the wonder of the plant with friends and neighbors. The blooming of this plant has assumed the stature of a neighborhood event, neighbor calling neighbor to report the expected opening. John will recreate the experience of seeing and enjoying this extraordinary plant with you – a botanical happening not to be missed!
Marie Antoinette commissioned paintings of this fascinating plant. Mary Todd Lincoln’s family organized soirees that featured the blooming of this extraordinary flower. Join us to learn about one of nature’s loveliest spectacles. Presentation by John B. Hawkins.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For a map/directions, click here.

Pollinators - Nature's Super Heroes
2015-06-26 09:00 - 16:00
Did you know:
In the United States, pollination by honeybees and other insects produces $40 billion worth of products annually.Foods and beverages produced with the help of pollinators include: apples, bananas, blueberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, peaches, potatoes, pumpkins, vanilla, almonds, and tequila. (Imagine a world without some of these things!)
Kids can decorate a pollinator mask and then take our “pollinator challenge” – bee-come a pollinator and find the flowers you would pollinate. Drop-in activities in the visitor center.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Fun for Father's Day
2015-06-19 09:00 - 16:00
Kids can decorate and plant a grass head for their dad for Father’s Day. Luckily dad won’t have to mow this grass – the kids can cut it with scissors! ($1 donation for materials). Drop-in activity in visitor center.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Photographing Nature
2015-06-13 09:00
Sharon King Grimm will give a photographer’s perspective on how to capture what we see in nature. She’ll start with a brief presentation in the visitor center followed by a walk through the Garden to help you see light in a whole new way.
Sharon King Grimm believes in photography’s unique ability to capture a fleeting moment of real life and to preserve that instant for all time. When that is achieved, a photograph becomes timeless.
Sharon earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tulsa. She has been a nature, sports and portrait photographer for over forty years. Sharon’s photographs have been published on numerous occasions, have been on display at the National Basketball Hall of Fame and have been shown at the Thomas Gilcrease Museum. Her work can be found locally for sale at the M.A. Doran Gallery. The artist lives and works in Tulsa.
Whether you are a novice or a more seasoned photographer, Sharon will suggest ways that your photographs can more fully come to life. Meet in visitor center at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

National Get Outdoors Day
2015-06-12 09:00 - 16:00
We’re celebrating National Get Outdoors Day one day early! Stop in the visitor center for a map and pick up a photo scavenger hunt list to complete on your walk. Test your observation skills and have fun! Drop-in activities.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Plein Air Painters
2015-06-06 09:00 - 16:00
Artists of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to bring their supplies and join plein air painters for a day of painting in the Garden. Starting at 9 a.m.
The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.
