Tulsa Botanic Garden

Gardens of London Tour
2014-05-17 00:00 - 2014-05-24 00:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
2014-04-24 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 at Rotary Club of Tulsa
2014-04-02 12:00
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

Spring Members Day
2014-03-22 09:00 - 13:00
Members can enjoy a spring morning at the Garden with light refreshments in the visitor center, spring-themed craft for kids and stroll on the Garden trails.
Interested in helping the Garden grow? Come stay for an informative session on volunteer opportunities starting at 1 p.m.

Volunteer for Bulb Planting
2014-01-16 10:00
UPDATE: Through the great efforts of volunteers, all the bulbs were planted by the end of day on Wednesday! If you would like to be notified of future planting projects, please contact Lori Hutson at 918-289-0330 or lori@tulsabotanic.org
Help create a great display of bulbs to enjoy this spring! Volunteers are needed to help Garden staff plant over 6,000 bulbs. On the job training will be provided. Some equipment is available, but volunteers are asked to bring a garden spade and gloves if they have them. Planting dates are Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16.

Talk: London Gardens Tour
2013-12-03 16:00
Join us Tuesday, December 3 at 4 p.m. for this informational talk.
Learn more about the spring trip, May 17-24, to tour the gardens of London and visit the Chelsea Flower Show. Kenny Judd of Collette Travel will give an overview of the trip and be available to answer questions. This informative meeting will be helpful for participants already registered as well as those wishing to learn more. Deadline for trip registration is Dec. 18.
Meeting will be held at Harwelden Mansion at 2210 S. Main, Tulsa, 74114.
See more about the trip here.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Carrie Vesely Henderson at 918-289-0330.

Family Day: Leaves of Fall
2013-10-26 09:00 - 16:00
Explore the trails to look for leaves with fall color and get inspiration for leaf printing and other crafts inside the visitor center.
This will be the Garden’s last Open Day for the season. The Garden is open every Saturday, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Come stroll the three-quarter mile path around the Lake to see the 1,500 plants added this year. Hike through native Cross Timbers forest and prairie on our 1.5 mile nature trail.
Suggested donation is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Garden members are free.

Trees and Shrubs: A Walk and Talk
2013-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
Talks are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Join Garden president Dr. Todd Lasseigne for an informational walk and talk looking at trees and shrubs around the Lake. Fall is a great time for planting! Come learn more about some of these plants you may want to consider adding to your garden.
The Garden is open every Saturday, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Come see the latest plantings as you stroll the three quarter mile path around the Lake, or hike through native Cross Timbers forest and prairie on our 1.5 mile nature trail.
Suggested donation is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members.

Family Day: Make A Birdfeeder
2013-10-12 09:00 - 16:00
Bring the family and learn the calls of birds of our area, find out what plants provide food or shelter for our feathered friends and make a bird feeder to take home.
The Garden is open every Saturday, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the latest plantings as you stroll the three-quarter mile path around the Lake, or hike through native Cross Timbers forest and prairie on our 1.5 mile nature trail.
Suggested donation admission: $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members.

Signs of Fall Scavenger Hunt
2013-10-05 09:00 - 16:00
Pick up a scavenger hunt kit inside the visitor center to take on a walk and see how many signs of fall you can find!
The Garden is open every Saturday, April through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the plantings around the Lake as you stroll the 3/4 mile path, or hike through native Cross Timber forest and prairie on our 1.5 mile trail.
Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members: Free.

Family Day: The Story of Seeds
2013-09-21 09:00 - 16:00

Sensory Walk
2013-09-14 09:00 - 16:00
Pick up a map to explore using all your senses! Look for a rainbow of colors, and touch textures of leaves and bark. Stop and smell the roses, and many other plants, and vote for your favorite floral fragrance!
The Garden is open every Saturday, April through the end of October, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12. Members are free.

Plants Around the World
2013-09-07 09:00 - 16:00
Kids can pick up a scavenger hunt to find plants around the Lake that come from different parts of the world including the Americas and Africa. Learn what some of the plants have been used for such as food or medicine.
The Garden is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Saturday April through the end of October. Suggested donation admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3 – 12. Garden members free.

Fall Vegetable Gardening and Fruit Tree Selection
2013-08-24 10:00
Kenda Woodburn, OSU Tulsa County Extension Horticulture Educator will share tips for having a successful fall vegetable garden. She’ll also discuss fruit tree selection for fall planting. Bring your questions for this informative talk!

Trees- Nature's Air Conditioners
2013-08-17 09:00 - 12:00
Trees provide cooling shade and oxygen as well as beauty in our landscapes. Kids can make a tree leaf identifier for taking on the trails to learn some of our common trees. Drop-in activity from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members.

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2013-08-01 06:00 - 07:45
