THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO TOGETHER SQUARE GROUNDBREAKING

OGE Energy Corp., Energy Assist Foundation and Team Griffin Foundation Groundbreaking at the new Together Square Thursday, February 21, 2019, 1:30 p.m., Enter off Walker, between Reno and Sheridan A collaboration between OGE Energy Corp., The Energy Assist Foundation, Team Griffin and Myriad Botanical Gardens is creating a unique space in the heart of downtown called Together Square. Together Square, located west of the Gardens across Hudson Street, will feature a basketball court branded by the Team Griffin Foundation, a futsal soccer court branded by the Energy Assist Foundation and a large open space for general use. People can expect the courts to open to the public around May 2019. Myriad Gardens will provide general maintenance and care for the site including lawn care and related horticultural work that will help connect the new site to the Gardens. Read more here

Guided Walking Tour Saturday, February 23, 10 am Last Saturday of Every Month, 10-11 am Garden Grounds FREE

Dr. Seuss Day in the Gardens Saturday, March 2, 10 am-noon Crystal Bridge South Lobby and Garden Classroom Member $3; Nonmember $4 Best for ages 2 to 8 Register by Thursday, February 28 Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, his wonderful books and the earth! We’ll have everyone’s favorite character, Cat In the Hat, here to read stories and tell fun Dr. Seuss facts. Kids can learn from the Lorax about how to take care of our animal and plant friends while visiting our special Oklahoma City Zoo visitors.  REGISTER HERE

Mardi Gras on Myriad Street Saturday, March 2, 2-4 pm Member children $10; Nonmember $15 Accompanying adults are free Celebrate Mardi Gras on Myriad Street with an event tailored to children ages 3-10. Celebrate the traditional carnival celebration with crafts, games, Mardi Gras cake decorating, a special appearance from Princess Tiana, giveaways and more! The person who finds the baby in the King’s Cake will win: One free 1.5-hour birthday party rental (worth $125) One free character rental from Project Princess 1 hr (worth $150) 1 Hour Photographer with 30 Prints with Danielle Holsey Photography (worth $200) 1 Free Family Membership (worth $65) Total Value: $540 REGISTER HERE

Yoga Tuesdays Sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and Stephenson Cancer Center Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. Meet in the Visitor Center Members $5; nonmembers $10 Reading Wednesdays Every Wednesday, 10am Visitor Center South End of the Crystal Bridge Best for ages 2 to 5  FREE

NEW MONTH, NEW YOGA TO BEGIN SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Introducing Botanical Balance at Myriad Gardens. Starting Saturday, March 2, instructors from This Land Yoga will teach two, all-levels classes weekly FOR FREE. Join us either on Saturdays from 8-9am and or Tuesdays from 5:45-6:45pm. It's RX with nature. Check-in at the Visitor Center, south end of the Crystal Bridge to find out the location of the class that will change accordingly to weather elements. Botanical Balance presented by Fowler Toyota Sponsored by Stephenson Cancer Center and Tinker Federal Credit Union

March

The Photo-Graphic Garden: Mastering the Art of Digital Photography Friday, March 8, 2019, Noon-4pm Cost $75 The Garden Classroom & Crystal Bridge Conservatory Maximum 25; Minimum 10 Instructed by our featured speaker at the Oklahoma Gardening School Matthew Benson LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

Saturday, March 9, 9am-4pm Oklahoma Gardening School 2019 Growing Beautiful, Successful, and Low-Maintenance Herb Gardens Presented by Devon Energy and The Meinders Foundation Devon Energy Auditorium $40 members; $70 nonmembers; $25 students with ID; $15 box lunch option Register by Tuesday, March 5  Speakers will inspire as they demonstrate how to grow purposeful herb gardens through adaptive designs, proper plant selection, and precise cultivation and maintenance practices to produce the finest aromatic, culinary, and therapeutic benefits for a healthier and more bountiful gardening experience. Sponsors TLC Garden Center & Grooms Irrigation American Plant Products, Calvert’s Plant Interiors, Kitty and Richard Champlin, Minick Materials, Total Environment Plant Wisdom Garden Center In-Kind Sponsors AC Hotel by Marriott OKC Bricktown and Holiday Inn Express-Bricktown Get the list of speakers

Little Saplings – Spring Session Every other Tuesday from March to June March 5 & 19, 10-11am Children’s Garden Porch Member $3; Nonmember $4 Best for ages 2 to 5 REGISTER FOR A CLASS HERE Spring Break in the Gardens Tuesdays and Thursdays during Spring Break March 12, 14, 19, 21, 10am-Noon Children’s Garden Porch $3 per child REGISTER FOR A DAY

Join us on Friday, March 15 for the first-ever Myriad Botanical Gardens Give Back Night with the Oklahoma City Blue at Chesapeake Energy Arena! Tickets are only $20 per person and include a hotdog, drink, and free parking close to the arena. A portion of the profits will benefit the Gardens. Purchase your tickets online here or by calling the Thunder offices at (405) 429-7740. Parking information will be emailed the week of the event to registered ticket holders and will be on a first come, first served basis.

Mo's Carousel to reopen Saturday, March 16 We can all scream for joy! Mo's Carousel REOPENS Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 11am-5pm. It will also be open Spring Break Week, Monday through Friday, March 18-22, Noon-4pm Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 11am-5pm. Cost is $2 per person. FREE for FAMILY PLUS MEMBERS. Join today

Go Green, St. Patrick’s Day sponsored by BC Clark Jewelers  Sunday, March 17, Noon-3pm The Devon Lawn and Band Shell, Sheridan Lawn $5 wristband, best for ages 4-10 REGISTER WRISTBAND HERE Painting in the Gardens: The Lucky Hat Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Garden Classroom $20 members; $25 nonmembers Members call (405) 227-0230 NONMEMBERS REGISTER HERE

The Story of a Tree Saturday, March 23, 10-11:30 am The Garden Classroom and Garden Grounds Member $5; Nonmember $6 Best for ages 7 to 10 Register by Tuesday, March 19 REGISTER HERE

Water Conservation and Turf Management Seminar Saturday, March 23, 10-Noon The Garden Classroom Member $8; Nonmember $12 Jeff Salmond, University of Oklahoma, Director of Athletic Field Management, CSFM Josh Campbell, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Urban Ag. and Natural Resources Register by Tuesday, March 19 REGISTER HERE

Happy Birthday Myriad Gardens Monday, March 25, 9 am-5 pm FREE ADMISSION to the Crystal Bridge The Myriad Botanical Gardens opened on March 25, 1988. To celebrate 31 years we'll offer free admission. Get a brief history on the Gardens here Seed Starting Workshop Saturday, March 30, 10-Noon The Garden Classroom Member $14; Nonmember $19 Bill Farris, Prairie Wind Nursery REGISTER HERE

FINAL DAYS "Inspirations from Nature: Paintings by Anthony Dyke & Susan Morrison-Dyke" art show Through THIS Sunday, March 3, 2019 South Lobby, Crystal Bridge Free to view the exhibit. All works of art are for sale.

Volunteer in the Gardens Dr. Seuss Day Saturday, March 2, 9:30am-12:30pm  6 needed #OptOutside Saturday, April 6, Various Shifts 27 needed Sensory Easter Thursday, April 18, 5:30-8pm  14 needed Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 20, 9:30am-1:30pm  18 needed Doggy Easter Saturday, April 20, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm  7 needed   See more events and sign-up here   NEW LINK!  myriadgardens.volunteerhub.com

Thank you!

The Myriad Gardens Foundation wishes to thank our sustaining partners,  leaders in providing major ongoing annual support:  BancFirst The Chickasaw Nation Continental Resources Devon Energy Corporation Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings LaDonna and Herman Meinders Jean and David McLaughlin Robert H. Meinders  Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort OGE Energy Corp. The Oklahoman Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust  The City of Oklahoma City  Avis Scaramucci

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