Tulsa Botanic Garden

Healthy Tulsa Trees
2015-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
11 a.m. – Join Mike Perkins, Urban Forester for City of Tulsa, for a talk on all things trees! Get tips on giving your trees the best care for a long, healthy life – from proper placement to planting and care. Learn about some of Tulsa’s longest-lived trees – state champions right here in our city!
Noon – 4 p.m. – Drop-in the visitor center for tree-related crafts and activities.
The Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Group visits available during the week with an appointment).
Suggested admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs. Free for Garden members.
For more information, call 918-289-0330. For directions to the Garden, click here.

Bugs Galore - Insect Adventure
2015-03-21 09:00 - 16:00
Bugs Galore! – Insect Adventure visits Tulsa Botanic Garden
Tulsa Botanic Garden’s visitor center will be crawling with activity, quite literally, as Insect Adventure from OSU brings over 30 different types of live insects for upclose viewing and, for the brave, touching! Visitors of all ages can talk to professional entomologists and watch Maggot Painting – as maggots creep and crawl to create one-of-a-kind art pieces to take home. We’ll have insect crafts and activities throughout the day.
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 Garden members.
For more information call 918-289-0330. For directions to the Garden, click here.

Volunteer Information Session
2015-03-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2015-03-06 10:00 - 11:30
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 volunteer.
For more information or to RSVP, call 918-289-0330 or lori@tulsabotanic.org.

Spring Member Day
2015-03-07 09:00 - 12:00
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. For those interested in getting involved at the Garden, a Volunteer Information Session will be from noon to 1:30 p.m.
(Please note: Nature trail will be closed)
To RSVP for Botanic Garden members day, email katie@tulsabotanic.org or call 918-289-0330.
For information on the Volunteer Information Session, click here.

Family Day: Windowsill Herbs
2014-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
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 kids 3-12 yrs. Garden members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Preview of a Garden
2014-11-15 10:00
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 adults; 50¢ for kids 3 to 12 yrs. Garden members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Creating a Food Forest with Green Country Permaculture
2014-11-08 11:00
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 November 22. Suggested donation for admission of $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Garden members are free. Groups may call to schedule a weekday visit. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

Nature's Art: Fall Leaves
2014-10-25 09:00 - 16:00
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 adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Garden members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F).

Plants: Trick or Treat
2014-10-18 09:00 - 16:00
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 learn about some of these trick-or-treat plants. Decorate a pot and plant seeds to create a scary, hairy creature for the season.
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 adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Garden members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330 (M-F).

Family Day: Finding Fall
2014-10-04 09:00 - 16:00
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. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for children 3-12 yrs.

Sensory Walk
2014-09-20 09:00 - 16:00
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 to unplug, unwind and literally stop and smell the roses (and lots of other flowers)! After your walk stop in the visitor center to vote on your favorite floral fragrance. Pick up a map in the visitor center anytime 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.

Caterpillars Galore
2014-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
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 the lake. We’ll have caterpillar crafts in the visitor center from 12 to 4.
The Garden is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Group visits can be scheduled on weekdays by appointment). Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults; 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. Members are free. For more information, call 918-289-0330. Click here for map/directions.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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