Tulsa Botanic Garden

Walk & Talk - The Topic of Tropicals
2016-08-13 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Lori Fry, Garden curator, will lead a plant walk and talk looking at tropical plants that provide colors, textures and beautiful blooms in our warmest months.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Family Fun Night - Wiggly Worms
2016-08-11 17:00 - 20:00
Join us to learn about wiggly worms. Master Composter Steve Wood will give a family-friendly talk at 6:30 p.m. and demonstrate how to make a worm bin for composting with worms! Those attending the demonstration will be entered in a drawing for the completed worm bin. Fun worm racing and crafts will be crawling for your attention throughout the evening!

Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.

For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Sensing Plants (and Sniffing Challenge)
2016-08-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in the Children’s Discovery Garden to touch, smell and taste fun plants. See how much your nose knows by matching scents to plants in our Sniffing Challenge.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Trees - Made for Shade
2016-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2016-08-03 10:00 - 12:00
TWO DAYS: Wednesday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and Saturday, August 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Explore the world of trees – make leaf rubbings, see how much cooler the temperature can be under a tree and create a tree leaf guide to help identify common trees.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Music Night with Steve Liddell
2016-07-28 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy an evening walk, dinner and the music of Steve Liddell in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces. Bring a blanket, grab dinner from Rub BBQ food truck, and enjoy music in a beautiful setting.
Steve Liddell is a singer-songwriter based out of Tulsa, OK who brings his own brand of original music mixing Folk, Rock, Jazz, Reggae and Roots/Americana. He has performed shows from coast to coast and on the islands of Hawai’i, as well as toured in Europe and Latin America .
Liddell’s awards include Spot Music Award for Best Singer-Songwriter and a nomination for the Spot Music Award Best Album of the Year.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Fun in the Sun
2016-07-23 11:00 - 15:00
Stop in the Children’s Discovery Garden as we explore the power of the sun by making sun prints! Materials are free for members and $1 for non-members.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Wellness Night - Yoga in the Garden
2016-07-21 17:00 - 20:00
Breathe in the botanical serenity of a summer evening and join Be Love Yoga for a yoga session in the Garden beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if you have one.
NEW! You can now win two free tickets to this event plus a fantastic metal water bottle! Use the image below and post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter until noon on Tuesday, July 19. We’ll announce the random winner shortly afterward!
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Family Night - Dirt, Rocks & Soil
2016-07-14 17:00 - 20:00
It’s a night of exploring the world beneath us! Kids can feel different types of soil, see what creatures live underground, and paint a picture with dirt!
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Sensory Walk
2016-07-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2016-07-09 10:00 - 17:00
Pick up a guide in the visitor center to look for plants to sniff and touch, sounds to listen for, and colors to see! Vote for your favorite fragrance!
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and currently features themed Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Garden Walk with Todd Lasseigne
2016-06-30 18:00
On Thursday, June 30 join Garden CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne for a walk in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces to see what’s blooming and thriving. Walk will start at 6 p.m. last about an hour. Come early or stay late and visit the Children’s Discovery Garden or walk the Lake Trail.
The Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and open on Thursdays in June until 8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12, and ages 2 and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Pollinator Power
2016-06-25 11:00 - 15:00
Enjoy family-friendly activities at our celebration for National Pollinator Week! Kids can make pollinator masks, learn about their “super hero powers” and go for a walk in search of plants for pollinators.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Tulsa Urban Bee Company will be on hand with their observation hive to share information and answer questions.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. The Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m. and Thursdays in June until 8 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for 3-12 yrs and free for ages 2 and under.
For map/directions click here.

Music Night
2016-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Come enjoy the Garden after 5! Stroll through the Tandy Floral Terraces, walk around the Lake, explore the Children’s Discovery Garden and bring a blanket and picnic to stay and enjoy music with Eric Himan from 6 to 8 p.m. Pie In the Sky food truck will be on hand with pie in cup for those wanting a cool snack or dessert.
The Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays in June. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and ages 2 and under are free.
For map/directions to the Garden, click here.

Sip & Learn
2016-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
Enjoy coffee and light treats and learn more about the Botanic Garden and ways to get involved as a volunteer. Time includes a walk in the Garden, weather permitting. At the end of the morning, those interested in volunteering can pick up a volunteer application. RSVP for attending is requested to Lori Hutson at 918-289-0330 or via email.

Wellness Night - Family Fitness
2016-06-16 17:00 - 20:00
Get out and get moving with the family! Emily Wilson of RVVD Fitness will lead a fun workout for families to join in with special focus on children.
Comfortable, loose clothing and tennis shoes are recommended. Workout starts at 6:30 p.m. Emily is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and has been a personal trainer for 18 years.
Warm up or cool down with a walk around our lake.
Don’t worry about dinner – Local Table food truck will be on hand from 5 to 8 p.m. for those who would like to purchase delicious snacks or dinner.

Colors and Numbers Search
2016-06-12 10:00 - 17:00
Bring the little ones to explore the Children’s Discovery Garden in search of colors, shapes and numbers. Pick up sheet in the visitor center.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2yrs and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Colors and Numbers Search
2016-06-11 10:00 - 17:00
Bring the little ones to explore the Children’s Discovery Garden in search of colors, shapes and numbers. Pick up explorations sheet in the visitor center.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays in June. Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12 and children 2 yrs and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Family Night: Insect-Eaters
2016-06-09 17:00 - 20:00
Bring the family and drop in the Children’s Discovery Garden where we’ll be taking a closer look at carnivorous plants – how they attract and trap their prey – and make a craft to take home.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. The Botanic Garden is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Thursdays in June untl 8 p.m.) Admission is free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12 and ages 2 and under are free. For map/directions, click here.

Writing Poetry at the Garden
2016-05-22 14:00 - 16:00
Rescheduled from April 17
Poets have always sought out nature as inspiration for their poems and as a place in which to write them. As a celebration of National Poetry Month, join Nimrod International Journal and the Tulsa Botanic Garden for a free writing workshop that will explore the connections of poetry and nature.
On Sunday, May 22nd, at 2:00 p.m., Nimrod will host “The Path Less Taken: Writing Poetry at the Garden” on the grounds of the Tulsa Botanic Garden. Led by Nimrod poetry editor Cynthia Gustavson, author of the collection Between Tahlequah and Tulsa and nine other books on poetry, workshop attendees will explore the Garden’s A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces and then take a walk around the one-mile Cross Timbers Nature Trail. Cynthia will discuss the metaphors that are used to describe nature’s sights and sounds, and how to engage all the senses during the nature walk. The group will stop often to take notes and then share them with one another. Upon returning to the Center, participants will then be led through exercises to help write their discoveries into poetry that enables others to experience them as well. As Cynthia says, “We will not only ‘find’ nature, but will be ‘found’ by it.”
The walk and workshop will take approximately two hours and will be held rain or shine. Attendees should wear good walking shoes and bring something to write on and with, and are also encouraged to bring water, bug spray, and sunhats. The workshop itself is free and open to the public. (regular Garden admission applies).
Attendees may sign up until the day of the workshop, but advance RSVPs are encouraged. To sign up, call (918) 289-0330 or (918) 631-3080 or email with your name, address, phone number, and email.
NOTE: Any decision to cancel due to dangerous weather will be made by noon on May 22 and announced via Nimrod Journal and Tulsa Botanic Garden’s social media.

Full Moon Astronomy Night
2016-05-21 20:00 - 22:00
Bring the family to enjoy a special evening at the Botanic Garden. Broken Arrow Sidewalk Astronomy will bring telescopes for viewing the full moon as well as Mars and Jupiter. Enjoy the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces at dusk, a craft activity, and gazing at the night sky. Pie In the Sky food truck will be here selling made-to-order pie in a cup. Please note: Only the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces will be open for this event. (Other areas, including the Children’s Discovery Garden, and nature trail, will not be open)
Regular Admission applies:
Free for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3-12; Ages 2 and under are free.
RSVP by emailing info@tulsabotanic.org.

GRAND OPENING Children's Discovery Garden
2016-05-15 15:00 - 19:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden will open to the public at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 15 for grand opening celebration of the Children’s Discovery Garden. The Garden will stay open until 7 p.m.
3 pm: Ribboncutting
Food trucks including A Picnic Place and Mod’s Crepes and Gelato until 6 p.m.
3:30-5:30 pm: Music by Klondike 5 String in the Children’s Amphitheatre
3:30 – 5:30 pm: Family crafts under the tent.
Garden will be open until 7 pm

Admission on Sunday, May 15 will be free as part of the grand opening celebration. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

MEMBERS PREVIEW
2016-05-15 10:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, May 15, 2016, Tulsa Botanic Garden will be open for Tulsa Botanic Garden MEMBERS ONLY from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for special members’ preview of the Children’s Discovery Garden. Membership can be purchased online, by phone at 918-289-0330 (Monday – Friday) or at the door on Sunday morning.
Members can enjoy activities including:
10 am – noon: Music by Eric Himan in the Children’s Amphitheatre
11 am & 1 pm: Tours – Meet at Children’s Discovery Garden entrance
12 – 3 pm: Family crafts under the tent
12:30 -2:30 pm: I AM KIds Yoga fun with stories, music in the Children’s Amphitheatre
1 – 6 pm: Food Trucks including A Picnic Place, Rub and Mod’s Crepes and Gelato (2-6 pm)
3 pm: Botanic Garden opens to Public; Ribboncuttting
Tulsa Botanic Garden will open to the public at 3 p.m. for ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Children’s Discovery Garden. Admission is free on Sunday, May 15, and always free for Garden members!
For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Garden Open until 2 p.m.
2016-05-14 10:00 - 14:00
PLEASE NOTE: Tulsa Botanic Garden will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 to prepare for DIG – Day In the Garden event.

National Public Gardens Day
2016-05-06 10:00 - 17:00
Tulsa Botanic Garden will celebrate National Public Gardens Day with free admission, garden tours at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. and family-friendly activities from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Tulsa County Master Gardeners will be on-site from noon to 3 p.m. to answer your gardening and plant care questions.
Look for activities and garden tours throughtout the city! Tulsa’s National Public Gardens Weekend celebration is a collaboration of:
Gilcrease Museum, Linnaeus Teaching Gardens, Philbrook Museum, Tulsa Botanic Garden, Tulsa County Master Gardeners, Tulsa Garden Center and Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum. Check with each organizataion for a schedule of activities at their location.
Tulsa KICK-OFF Event: Join us for a kick-off event to begin celebrating National Public Gardens Weekend at Philbrook Museum on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. with a talk from Casey Hentges, new host of OETA’s Oklahoma Gardening show. Admission is free.
Tulsa Botanic Garden President & CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne will be speaking at Gilcrease Museum ‘s From My Point of View talk on Friday, May 6 at noon. Regular admission to Gilcrease Museum applies.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Thursday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Native Plant Hike
2016-04-30 11:00 - 14:00
NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Patty Smith is not able to lead the tour. Tour will be lead by Garden President and CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne.
Join Patty Smith, Biology instructor at Tulsa Community College, for a hike to look at plants of the Cross Timbers prairie and forest along our nature trail. Hike will last approximately one hour and cover 1.5 miles total. Comfortable walking shoes, and a hat are suggested. Hike will leave from the visitor center at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.
The Botanic Garden is open Thursday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is Free for Garden members; $5 for ages 13+; $2 for ages 3-12. Ages 2 and under are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Celebrating Poetry
2016-04-16 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate National Poetry Month with poems posted along Garden paths. Create your own haiku to hang in the Garden. Leave a message in our word garden. From 1 to 3 p.m. visitors can create a simple nature journal in the visitor center, while supplies last.
The Botanic Garden is open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE for Garden members; $5 for ages 13+; $2 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For map/directions, click here.

Dog Day at the Garden
2016-03-05 10:00 - 13:00
Bring your pup to enjoy a walk at the Botanic Garden at our first Dog Day of 2016.
Free for Garden members and member dogs; Regular admission applies; $2 per dog
Dogs must be current on all vaccinations and registrations and controlled by a leash (no retractable leashes). One dog per person please.

Dogs are only allowed during Dog Day events. Certified service animals assisting visitors with disabilities are always welcome.

Winter Trees
2016-01-30 10:00 - 17:00
Winter is a great time to look at trees – their shapes, bark, branches and buds. Pick up some tools to take on a walk to explore trees in winter. Free with admission. Drop in activity.
The Botanic Garden is open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for Garden members. $5 for non-members, ages 13 and above. $2 for children ages 3-12 years. Children 2 and under are free.

Garden Open
2015-12-20 10:00 - 17:00
