Field Trips
Tulsa Botanic Garden is a living laboratory for students of all ages!
Pre-K through college students can experience the wonders of nature through hands-on learning and discovery.
Funding for this exhibit at Tulsa Botanic Garden has been provided by the Etta May Avery Trust
Field Trip Information
Show your students the bright and brilliant connections between Art and Nature in Nature POP!® a new exhibition from artist Sean Kenney. Featuring over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces, the exhibition explores the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized, and colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Blending art, science, and innovation, the larger-than-life sculptures in Nature POP!® invite students to admire Sean’s artistry, reflect on the complex natural world, and consider the incredible feats of engineering on display.
Sean’s vibrant, gravity-defying structures present a playful spin on traditional sculptural art—making it accessible to all students and providing strong connections to your curriculum. The exhibition challenges students to consider: just as LEGO bricks interconnect, how is everything in nature interconnected?
STEAM-based curriculum
Educator Guide – download here.
- – STEAM-based activities for 3rd-8th grade students while visiting the Garden and exhibit. Follow up activities in classroom.
- – Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- – Scavenger hunt to find Nature POP! sculptures in the Garden.
- – On the Main Lawn behind the Visitor Center, you will find picnic tables you may utilize if you choose to bring lunch.
- PRICING for field trips, March 16-May 9, 2024: $6 per student, $6 per educator/required chaperone and $15 for additional adult chaperones (Minimum of 10 people. One adult chaperone is required for every 8 students. No other discounts/offers apply.) Payment method must be confirmed 48 hours in advance – and must be a group payment. Discount does not allow for groups with individuals paying separately. Please call or fill out the form below to check availability and begin scheduling process. Allow a minimum of 10 days for scheduling and confirmation.
What We Offer:
- Our Educational wagon covers Insect Anatomy/life cycle and Pollination study. It was developed for PreK-3, but can be adapted to many ages.
- Seasonal scavenger hunts that you are welcome to utilize. They will be at the front desk on the day of your visit.
- On the Main Lawn behind the Visitor Center, you will find picnic tables you may utilize if you choose to bring lunch.
- PRICING through March 15, 2024 and after May 9, 2024:
$3 per student, $3 per educator and $7 per adult/chaperone. (Minimum of 10 people. Group discount only applies for groups paying for the chaperones and students in one payment. Extra adults/parents may buy tickets separately or at the door at regular price. No other discounts/offers apply. Payment method must be confirmed 48 hours in advance – please call or fill out the form below. Allow a minimum of 10 days for scheduling and confirmation.
Field Trip FAQ's:
What hours can I come out for a Field Trip?
Tue – Sun 10am – 5pm. In June, July and August, Garden may change hours. The Garden is closed for general admission in January, February and December.
What happens if it rains?
Bring the rain boots! We are open during all types of weather! If necessary, we can reschedule your trip date at no additional cost, if space/scheduling permits.
Can I get a tours or lessons from staff?
Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accommodate private tours and lessons.
How many parents should I bring?
We require at least 1 chaperone per 8 children. If chaperones are purchasing tickets on their own, please encourage them to purchase advanced tickets online ahead of the field trip. It will make the check-in process go smoother and more quickly.
What should I bring?
Pencils are needed for the scavenger hunt. A trash bag is great if you plan on eating lunch on site. The Garden has first aid kits on hand, but please bring any necessary medications/inhalers/EpiPens.
Are there any indoor spaces available?
No.
I am a homeschool group, are parents considered educators?
Yes. However, you must pay for your group with one payment method. Group discounts do not apply if each family pays separately at the door.
Are you ADA accessible?
Our Visitor Center has ADA accessible restrooms, and a ramp that leads to the paved walkways in the Garden. We have paved walkways through the Children’s Discovery Garden, Tandy Floral Terraces, Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool and Stanford Family Liberty Garden. The Great Lawn with the picnic tables is flat lawn, but does not have a paved walk way. Portions of the Lake Trail are gravel and sloped and are not accessible. The Cross Timbers Nature Trail is mowed path through native prairie and forest and is not accessible.