Falling into Fall
Squirrel on top of pumpkins in Cleveland neighborhood. Photo by Jan Fischer Bachman.
By Dolly Dearner
The fall/winter holiday season is a time for so many interesting things to do and see. Here is a small sampling of upcoming holiday-and nature-related activities in Oklahoma City.
Myriad Gardens 301 W. Reno
November 14– Putting Your Garden to Bed 6 pm – 7 pm $15 members, $18 nonmembers
November 16 – Sourdough Starters 2 pm – 4 pm
November 18 – Family Workshop: Kid Chefs in the Garden – Vegan Pizza 2 pm – 3:30 pm $18 members, $22 nonmembers
December 13 – Gingerbread Gardens
Best for ages 6-16. 11 am – 12:30 pm $20 members, $22 nonmembers
For many other activities and events at the Myriad, contact: 405-445-7080 info@myriadgardens.org
Will Rogers Park 3400 NW 36th St.
November 14 – Holiday Floral Design and Botanical Arts and Crafts
10 am – 11 am Free
December 4 – Greens Wreath Workshop 6 pm – 8:30 pm $50
December 6 – Winter Seed Sowing 10 am – 11 am Free
December 18 – Holiday Greens Centerpiece 6 pm – 8 pm $35
For more information about events and activities at Will Rogers Park:
Friendsofwillrogersgardens.org
www.okc.gov > recreation > will-rogers-gardens 405-297-1394
Commonwealth Urban Farms 1016 NW 32nd Street
The Great Pumpkin Send-off will take place from 9-noon on November 29. Bring leftover pumpkins and hay bales to be composted and sample homemade pumpkin treats. A free family-friendly event.
Contact: info@commonwealthurbanfarms.com for this event and other CUF activities.
Martin Park Nature Center 5000 West Memorial Road
November 12 – Mycology (Fungi) Walk Age 18+ 9:30 – 11 am Free
November 15 - Winter Birding for Families 9:30 – 11 am Free
For more information about Martin Park Nature Center and other OKC parks: 405-297-3882 www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/martin-park-nature-center
Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Drive
Drop-in Art Free for members or covered by museum admission:
December 6 – Holiday Card Making 10 am – 2 pm
December 13 - Holiday Frames and Photos with Santa 10 am – 2 pm
December 20 - Shrinky Dink Ornaments and Gift Tags 10 am – 3 pm
Art Class
December 7 – Ceramic Snowflake Ornaments 12 – 2:30 pm
Ages 8-12 $20 members, $30 nonmembers
For exhibits, activities, and classes at OKCMOA: 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St.
December 6 - Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Western-themed ornaments, pinecone bird feeders, pictures with Santa Free for members, or covered by museum admission
The Cowboy Museum also offers ongoing self-directed activities for kids and is a venue for birthday parties. nationalcowboymuseum.org/learn/birthday-parties.
405-478-2250