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SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 11AM-3PM

STAR WARS DAY AT DEVON ICE RINK Ice Skate admission: $12, includes skate rental; $8 with your own skates, $7 Gardens’ members

JANUARY 16 - MARCH 1, 2017

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 3-9PM

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE DEVON ICE RINK Devon Ice Rink Moms get free admission with one paid family member

Devon Ice Rink Show your membership card to get FREE admission

READING WEDNESDAYS Crystal Bridge South Lobby FREE Best for ages 2-5

A photographic exhibit featuring Oklahoman and southwest jazz artists is opening Martin Luther King Day, January 16, and on exhibit throughout February for Black History Month. This exhibit is part of the Oklahoma Museums Association touring exhibition service and was produced by the Oklahoma Arts Council. The exhibit uses narrative text and historic photographs to trace Oklahoma blues lineage from Count Basie, who began his climb to stardom from Oklahoma City’s “Blue Devils,” to Yale native Chet Baker’s contribution to the art form. Among legendary jazzmen who staged their early careers in Oklahoma are Jimmy Rushing, Charlie Christian, Lester Young, Earl Bostic, and more.

The Devon Ice Rink is in its final week. Show your membership card and the skate rental AND the admission are FREE! A family membership entitles the cardholder to 4 free skate passes and an Individual/Dual membership receives 2. Not a member? Explore membership at the Myriad Gardens and learn about all the great member benefits. Visit myriadgardens.org

Bring your youngster for story time each Wednesday at 10am. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. Children will also enjoy creating a small craft after the story. For groups of 10 or more, please call Kodi Clifford at (405) 835-6789.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 9-10:30AM

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION

$12 per person, includes skate rentals $8 per person if you bring your own skates Gardens’ members skate for $7, includes skate rental Group Rate (10 or more guests) is $8, includes skates. Advanced reservation required for groups.

Call (405) 708-6499 to make a reservation.

SEASON ENDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017

Crystal Bridge South Lobby and Water Stage Suggested $2 donation to participate in activities.

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an afternoon of music, crafts, and readings.

Share your vision for a better world on our peace wall. Steven Oliven will be reciting Dr. King’s I Have a Dream Speech at 2:30pm. Local Oklahoma singers will be onsite singing traditional and contemporary gospel music throughout the day. Schedule to be announced.

Devon Ice Rink will be open extended hours: 11am-11pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10 – 11AM

FREE SKATE NIGHT FOR MEMBERS

January 16 – March 1, 2017 South Lobby, Crystal Bridge

Join us at the Devon Ice Rink to skate and take photos with your favorite Star Wars characters brought to you by our friends at Jedi OKC!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 6-9PM

OKLAHOMA: ALL THAT SOUTHWEST JAZZ EXHIBIT

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1-4 PM

JANUARY HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 3-9pm Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm Sunday, 11am-7pm

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Registration is easy! Call (405) 445-7080 or visit myriadgardens.org

We love moms all year round! Why just honor them in May? Join us for a winter salute to mom at the Devon Ice Rink.

(405) 445-7080

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January - March 2017

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January

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 10:30AM – NOON

THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF ICE Terrace Room M $5; NM $7 Best for ages 7-10 Register by Tuesday, January 24

Come celebrate the sparkling world of winter by learning about ice and what makes it so fascinating. We’ll put on our mad scientist hats to do some experiments to discover the incredible ways ice behaves. Then we’ll make a sparkly winter craft and end by making (and playing with!) a mystery matter that feels just like snow.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 10AM-1PM

SENIOR DAY OUT AT THE GARDENS LEARN TO CURL AT DEVON ICE RINK Devon Ice Rink M $20; NM $25 Register by Friday, January 20 For one and a half hours, the Oklahoma Curling Club will walk you through the basic rules and etiquette of curling, explain the how’s and why’s of delivering and sweeping a stone, and get you on the ice enjoying the sport of curling together! Dress warm, wear rubber soled shoes and equipment will be provided by the Oklahoma Curling Club.

ProposalsintheGardens Let us help you create a wonderful memory of the moment you’ll cherish forever in a beautiful setting! Packages are $100-200.

Call (405) 200-1547 or e-mail jrahill@myriadgardens.org

Vegetable Gardening without a Garden: Clever Ideas for Growing Food on Patios or Balconies Crystal Bridge, Terrace Room and Water Plaza Room M $10; NM $12 Ages 62+ Register by Wednesday, January 25 Join us at the Gardens for a fun day away from the house and the cold weather! We will offer guided tours of the Crystal Bridge, an interactive activity and a presentation

by Lori Coats, the Gardens’ Volunteer Coordinator, on how to grow delicious greens, herbs, vegetables and fruits even if you have little to no outdoor growing areas. You’ll learn how to turn outdoor small spaces into food producing nooks and crannies by: using space-saving techniques; selecting specific varieties and correct planting dates. Take the hard work out of edible gardening and bring the fun back. Wrap up the day with some light refreshments and prizes—come ready to win!

H E A LT H & WELLNESS R E T R E AT SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 10AM – 4PM Terrace Room M $75; NM $85 Register by Tuesday, January 17 Escape the winter cold and join us to rejuvenate and recharge in the new year. In this energizing retreat, we’ll focus on mindful living, healthy (and yummy) eating and good-for-you beauty products.

10 – 11AM Learn about the many benefits of herbs – from improving your immune system to clearing your skin to boosting your mood. You’ll then create your own flavorful herbal vinegar with Herbalist Monica Arndt.

11:15AM – 12:15PM Join Jade Arellano of Prairie Bloom Botanical Body Care to make your own restorative clay and herbal face mask.

12:30 – 1:30PM Enjoy a delicious meal catered by The Loaded Bowl and learn how they prepare delicious, natural foods and why they’re so good for you.

1:45 – 2:45PM Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with Lisa Woodard of This Land Yoga and find your Zen while improving your balance, flexibility and strength.

3 – 4PM Cultivate the restorative art of mindfulness, the state of active, open attention on the present, with Dena Bradford, mindfulness expert.

JANUARY 25, FEBRUARY 22, MARCH 29 10:30 – 11:30AM BRINGING GARDENS TO LIFE Terrace Room M $2; NM $3 Best for ages 2-5 Last Wednesday of each month Stick around after Reading Wednesdays for this fun indoor activity that brings gardens to life, even when it’s cold outside. We will make a nature-based, take-home craft that relates to the book, such as bird seed ornaments or handprinted trees. For groups of 10 or more, call Lily Christman at (405) 445-5162.

JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 25, MARCH 25 MEET AT 10AM, SOUTH LOBBY GARDENS WALKING TOUR South Lobby and Garden Grounds FREE Walk-ups Welcome!

Last Saturday of the month Join us to expand your Oklahoma plant knowledge and get great ideas for your yard. Each month changes as the plants grow through the seasons; in January and March we’ll discuss plants for water conservation and in February we’ll highlight plants for color. Can’t make it for the guided tour? Pick up a self-guided handout in our South Lobby.

TUESDAYS, 5:45PM

Sponsored by YOGA IN THE GARDENS No late arrivals after 5:50pm Meet in the South Lobby for check-in M FREE; NM $10 Must be at least 11 years-old to participate This is a great all-levels class led by Lisa Woodard. Class participants should bring a yoga mat and water. Classes will meet in the south lobby for check-in each week. Drop in for a session or two or enjoy the entire series.

WEDNESDAYS, 5:45PM

FAMILY YOGA IN THE GARDENS No late arrivals after 5:50pm Meet in the South Lobby for check-in M $5; NM $10 Best for children ages 5-10 with parent Want to keep your kids and yourself active during the winter months? Come to the Gardens each week for a fun family yoga course, class participants should bring a yoga mat and water. This isn’t just for kids; this is for the ENTIRE family. Come, exercise and unwind from the day together. Classes will meet in the south lobby for check-in each week.

REGISTER ONLINE! IT’S EASY BY DESKTOP OR PHONE MYRIADGARDENS.ORG

Members get FREE admission to Yoga Tuesdays!

February

Registration is easy! Call (405) 445-7080 or visit myriadgardens.org

KIDS AND FAMILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 11:30AM HEART FORMED AT NOON GO RED DAY IN THE GARDENS! Great Lawn and Bandshell FREE Bring out that red sweater or coat today to celebrate the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day! Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Bring awareness to this cause and join us at the Gardens as we help make up the heart of OKC. A drone will capture the heart shape created by our guests on the Great Lawn. Enjoy music from IHeartRadio. Afterwards, join us for lunch from our lineup of food trucks.

Use #GoRedOKC on social media.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 11AM – 1PM PAINTING IN THE GARDENS: ROSES South Lobby, Crystal Bridge M $30; register by calling (405) 227-0230 NM $35; register at wineandpalette.com/ calendar.asp Join Wine and Palette at the Gardens to create a unique piece of art. On this day, we’ll paint “Roses” on a 16” x 20” canvas.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 11AM – NOON HOT CHOCOLATE ADVENTURE FOR KIDS Terrace Room M $10; NM $12 Best for ages 7-10 Register by Tuesday, February 7 Come in out of the cold with your little one and warm up as we talk about the Chocolate Tree and all the tasty products we get from it. We’ll dissect one of the Chocolate Tree fruits, and discuss how bitter beans turn into delicious desserts. We’ll create (and taste) two yummy hot chocolate drinks.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 10:30AM – NOON

Oklahoma Gardening School SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 6:30 – 9PM

A FAIRY FUN TEA PARTY Water Plaza Room Abby Curry, Children’s Garden Manager M $8; NM $10 Best for ages 3-6 Register by Tuesday, February 21 Join us for a magical morning of tea and nature craft making. We’ll learn about the wonderful plants common teas come from and find our favorite types with a tasting “tea party” (enchanted tea cookies also included). Then we’ll make fairy wands out of natural materials, and each child will mix up their own magical blend of tea to take home. Costumes encouraged!

ADULTS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2 – 3PM HOT CHOCOLATE FOR ADULTS: FROM BEAN TO BAR TO FIRST SIP Terrace Room Instructor: Lori Coats, Myriad Gardens Volunteer Coordinator and owner of My Raggedy Herbs M $12; NM $15 For ages 14 and up Register by Tuesday, February 7 Join us for this hands-on class and learn all about chocolate - where it grows, how it’s made once it’s plucked from the chocolate (Cacao) tree and how it’s turned into cocoa for the luscious drink. Discover how to set up a phenomenal hot chocolate bar all while sipping and mixing your own decadent creations. Take home new recipes and ideas that will make you the envy of every hot cocoa lover.

Volunteer at the Gardens!

The Myriad Gardens’ volunteer program is vibrant and growing. We have ongoing volunteering and training opportunities available to people of all interests, so winter is the perfect time to join us! For information on how to volunteer, contact Lori Coats at (405) 445-7087 or e-mail lcoats@myriadgardens.org

VALENTINE NIGHT OUT Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory M $20 per person; NM $25 per person Ages 21 and over ONLY Registration required by Friday, February 10 at noon Don’t want to spend the holiday at your typical dinner and a movie date night?

Celebrate love at the Gardens! Enjoy champagne, food and live music while strolling through the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory filled with gorgeous and lush foliage and flowering tropical plants. Ticket price includes one glass of champagne and light appetizers. Space is limited so please make reservations by Friday, February 10 at noon.

THE LAYERED GARDEN FOR YEAR-ROUND BEAUTY AND SUSTAINABILITY

BOOK AN ADVENTURE PACK TODAY! Interact in the Children’s Garden in a whole new way. These packs will lead kids on an adventure full of scavenger hunts, games and fun facts. Your kids will have so much fun they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Adventure Packs are available for walk-ups Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Groups of 10 or more must book in advance by calling (405) 835-6789.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 10AM – 1PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 9AM-4PM Devon Energy Auditorium $35 members; $60 nonmembers; $20 students with ID Optional box lunch $14 Register by Tuesday, March 7

The Oklahoma Gardening School showcases local and national experts in gardening, plant selection and garden design. Their illustrated talks and Q&A discussions help participants learn how to create and maintain more beautiful, sustainable and successful gardens in Oklahoma.

The 2017 theme is The Layered Garden for Year-Round Beauty and Sustainability. Speakers will discuss how to select and attractively layer heights, shapes, colors, textures and bloom times of ground covers, perennials, shrubs and trees and grow them sustainably to save water and be environmentally-friendly to soil life, pollinators and other wildlife.

THE SCHEDULE 8:30 - 9AM – BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION 9 - 9:10AM – WELCOME Maureen Heffernan, Executive Director Dr. Ann Fleener, Director of Education

Join us at the Gardens for a fun day away from the house and the cold weather. We will offer guided tours of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, and a presentation on lavender from Children’s Garden Manager, Abby Curry. This month’s topic is All About Lavender. Widely known for its scent and beauty in the garden, it’s not only a great draw for pollinators, but can also be used for a variety of home and cooking purposes. Each participant will make a lavender sachet to take home. Wrap up the day with some light refreshments and prizes—come ready to win!

Learn the art of layering as Linda shares examples of beautiful Oklahoma gardens that have successfully incorporated this dynamic technique.

She will discuss examples of how each layer, from groundcovers to trees, have been uniquely applied. Linda will also point out how design elements such as color, texture, size, shape and bloom time have been considered with each space.

Photo by Lillie-Beth Brinkman taken at Dallas Arboretum

Planning your spring break vacation?

All Myriad Gardens memberships, with the exception of the Student Membership, entitle you to special admission privileges and discounts at more than 300 gardens throughout North America. It’s the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) and it’s a fantastic member benefit.

Individual/Dual Membership is $50 and the Family Membership is $65.

Contact Erin Zehren at (405) 445-7089 or email emcfall@myriadgardens.org

Sponsored by The Meinders Foundation

Myriad Botanical Gardens’ annual Oklahoma Gardening School is the state’s premier annual horticultural symposium designed for home gardeners and professional horticulturists, garden designers and landscape architects.

9:10 - 10:10AM BEAUTIFULLY LAYERED OKLAHOMA GARDENS Linda Horn, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Total Environment, Inc.

SENIOR DAY OUT AT THE GARDENS: ALL ABOUT LAVENDER Crystal Bridge, Terrace Room and Water Plaza Room M $10; NM $12 Ages 62+ Register by Wednesday, February 22, noon

Presented by

10:10 - 10:30AM – BREAK 10:30 - 11:30AM STYLISH PLANTING FOR THE LAYERED GARDEN Kelly D. Norris, Director of Horticulture, Des Moines Botanical Garden and author of Plants With Style Kelly will inspire us with a myriad of choices for gorgeous plants available for a layered garden.

He’ll discuss the best groundcovers, annuals, perennials, and shrubs for a sustainable and striking garden. Beautiful plant combinations will also be shared.

11:30AM - 1PM – BOX LUNCH AT MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS’ EVENT CENTER OR ON YOUR OWN

1 - 2PM LAYERING IN GREEN PRACTICES ON THE PLAINS Andrea DeLong-Amaya, Director of Horticulture, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the most sustainable gardens in the country and Andrea has been instrumental in making that happen.

Andrea will share the many green practices they’ve incorporated into the gardens, both big and small, over the years and will give us tips on how to add them to our home gardens. She’ll discuss how to layer in some of the practices over time so that it’s an easy and affordable transition.

2 - 2:15PM – BREAK 2:15 - 3:15PM TREES: THE FINAL LAYER Mark Bays, Urban Forestry Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Trees are the largest element in any garden and can have the biggest impact on creating a beautifully unified garden. Mark will discuss the many tree options best suited for Oklahoma’s climate and sustainable landscapes. He’ll discuss: trees that range from 12’ – 120’; trees for sun and shade; and trees that can add interest and beautiful layers to your garden year-round.

3:15 - 3:45PM – Q&A, WRAP UP AND BOOK SIGNINGS

Register online myriadgardens.org or call (405) 445-7080

March

Registration is easy!

Call (405) 445-7080 or visit myriadgardens.org

KIDS AND FAMILY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 10 – 11AM

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2 – 3PM

READING WEDNESDAY CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS South Lobby Special Guest, The Cat in the Hat FREE ($2 suggested donation) Best for ages 2-7 Walk-ups welcome

SPRING CELEBRATION Water Plaza Room M $8; NM $10 Best for ages 6-10 Register by Tuesday, March 14

Join us for a special Reading Wednesday event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and his wonderful books. We’ll have everyone’s favorite character, Cat In the Hat, here to read stories and tell fun Dr. Seuss facts. Between story times, kids can make Dr. Seuss-inspired crafts and take photos with our quirky cat visitor.

Come out and celebrate the start of spring with your family. We’ll learn about: bulb flowers that start off the season; dissect a bulb; and then each pot one up to take home. We’ll finish by creating a paper kite to go out and fly.

MONDAY, MARCH 13 THROUGH THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 10AM – 2PM

ADULTS SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 10 – 11:30AM

ADVENTURE WEEK AT THE GARDENS! Pavilion & Lawn, Children’s Garden and Crystal Bridge M Children $13; M Adult FREE NM Children $18; NM Adults $8 Parents must accompany their child during all activities.

SEED STARTING WORKSHOP Terrace Room Instructor: Maureen Heffernan, Executive Director of Myriad Gardens and author of Burpee Seed Starter M $17; NM $21 Register by Wednesday, March 1

The weather is warming, the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming!

Come celebrate Spring Break with us. Each day we will have hands-on activities and workshops under the pavilion and pavilion lawn. Join us inside the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory Discovery Room to find your inner builder, scientist, or detective. Then try your luck at our scavenger hunt inside the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory that houses more than 2,500 plants. End the afternoon with a trip to our outdoor Children’s Garden. Food trucks will be onsite during the lunch hour.

Starting your own plants from seed is fun, easy and a great way to save money on plants for your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to start annual flowers, vegetables and herbs, the best way to take care of your seeds as they grow and many more tips, techniques and tools helpful in seed starting. All participants will plant up a variety of edible and flower seeds to take home and grow.

Mad Science Monday; Touch-A-Truck Tuesday, Workshop Wednesday; Theatrical Thursday

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, NOON – 1PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 10AM – 2PM

GO GREEN, ST. PATRICK’S DAY Great Lawn & Bandshell, Sheridan Lawn Music is FREE Activities on the Sheridan Lawn $5 per person

May the luck of the Irish be with you as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The fun begins with a performance by the Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums. Create festive crafts, learn about Irish heritage and enjoy some Irish food on our Sheridan Lawn. Find out where our silly leprechaun hid the Garden’s pot of gold, listen to fun fiddling tunes, and don’t forget to wear green!

TREE ID 101: WALK AND TALK South Lobby and Garden Grounds; Jerí Irby, Forester and Educator with Oklahoma Forestry Services FREE ($5 Suggested Donation) Register by Monday, March 20 Learn about fantastic new trees to add to your plant palate in this fun and informative walk. Jerí will introduce you to plant identification techniques and show you some tricks for identifying the trees we discuss.

Kaleidoscope OF COLORS

March 10 through April 15, 2017 Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory

Open during Crystal Bridge Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm $8 adults, $7 seniors/students/military FREE for members & Children 3 & Under Myriad Gardens presents a unique perspective on the colors of spring in its new orchid and spring flower show. Hundreds of orchids, spring flowers, and colorful tropicals in a rainbow of colors will be on display in exciting exhibits and arrangements that will dazzle the eye. Outside of the conservatory, see thousands more tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs in our biggest celebration of spring ever!

EXHIBITION RELATED EVENTS SATURDAYS, MARCH 25 APRIL 1, & 8, 11AM KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLORS GUIDED TOURS FREE with admission to Crystal Bridge Join one of our knowledgeable tour guides on a stroll through this year’s spring show. Learn all about the colorful orchids and tropical plants that make up the whimsical displays in the conservatory and how they use color to attract pollinators. You will also have the opportunity to see our unique and colorful outdoor bulb displays and learn how to use spring bulbs to add some color to your own garden.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 11AM – 1PM PAINTING IN THE GARDENS: KALEIDOSCOPE OF FLOWERS South Lobby, Crystal Bridge M $20; register by calling (405) 227-0230 NM $25; register at wineandpalette.com/calendar.asp Join Wine and Palette at the Gardens to create a unique piece of art.

On this day we’ll paint “Kaleidoscope of Flowers” on a 11” x 14” canvas.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 11AM – NOON ATTRACTING A KALEIDOSCOPE OF POLLINATORS TO YOUR YARD Water Plaza Room Abby Curry, Children’s Garden Manager M $3; NM $5 Register by Tuesday, March 28 In this class, learn how to create a garden that will be attractive to you and pollinators. We’ll discuss ways to attract pollinators (insects, butterflies and birds) to your yard so that you have an explosion of flower color and an influx of all your favorite pollinators this spring and summer! Make a morning of it and join us beforehand for the Gardens Walking Tour at 10am.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15!