July 2018 July
Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Oklahoma City, OK PERMIT #100
EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 7PM
Dancing in the Gardens featuring Hip Hop, 90s style Seasonal Plaza by Pitchfork in the Park 7-8pm: Dance Lessons 8-10pm: FREE Dance FREE, all ages welcome!
(405) 4 45-7080 myriadgardens.org
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Howl at the Moon
Myriad Gardens Dog Park FREE Suggested for ages 21 & older
July - September 2018
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Join us monthly on Monday’s in the Myriad Gardens Dog Park for beers, corn hole and fun for both the owners and the dogs. Blue Jay’s Happy Wagon and Kona Ice will be onsite for beverage purchases throughout the evening. Meet with animal rescue groups, A-1 Pet Emporium and DJ Brian Smith with Mutt Radio will provide your tunes for the evening. Presented with help from A-1 Pet Emporium.
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 5:45PM
Wine Down Free Yoga Class Giveaway Sponsor Athleta The Devon Lawn No late arrivals after 5:50pm FREE, all ages welcome! Wine & Palette: 7-9pm Member $30 register by calling (405) 227-0230 Nonmember $35 wineandpalette. com
Full Moon Bike Ride and Run
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Join us for a FREE yoga class with Lisa Woodard from This Land Yoga. Yogis that are 21 and up should join us for a Wine and Palette class starting at 7 p.m. directly after yoga, those who participate in yoga will receive the member price for the course at $30 per person for a 16”x20” canvas.
JULY 27, AUGUST 27 AND SEPTEMBER 24 SPONSORED BY
Band Shell by The Devon Lawn July 27 & August 27, 8pm run, 8:30pm ride September 24, 7pm run, 7:30pm ride Photo by Doug Hoke
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South Lobby Entry Closed. Enter North Entry. Follow updates through Myriad Gardens’ social media or myriadgardens.org
We look forward to re-opening the south lobby later this year with new and improved visitor and educational spaces.
In this photo: Senecio radicans (String of Bananas) and Euphorbia inermis (Medusa Head) pretending to be hair in the bridge. Photo by Roberta Rowland, Conservatory manager.
All visitors can please use the north entry to visit the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory or to purchase memberships or register for programs during regular open hours which are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The south lobby entrance for the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory will be closed temporarily as we undergo renovation improvements.
Dear Visitors:
We have an announcement from the Crystal Bridge
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MONDAYS, JULY 9, AUGUST 13 & SEPTEMBER 10, 8-10PM
Sing-a-Long!
$5 per person to participate, register and fill out your liability waiver in advance at THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
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Camp Out OKC
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The Devon Lawn and Bandshell $50 per family of 4 + $10 per additional person (BYOT SPONSORED BY bring your own tent) $60 per family of 4 (Homma Camp Co. Tent provided) The Devon Lawn will be transformed into an urban campground for families. We will begin the evening by learning camping basics with the Land Run Rally ladies followed by activities on the Lower Lake. The evening will continue with disc golf provided by Fowler Automotive, scavenger hunts and extended hours to enjoy the Thunder Fountain. Once the sun sets, we will have an outdoor movie showing of Pixar’s Up (2009) for our Wilderness Explorers, flashlight games, s’more’s making and ghost stories. In the morning participants can enjoy a hot breakfast from Tasty Beats Food Truck. Space is limited, so be sure to register by Friday, July 13 at noon.
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 5-7PM
Painting in the Gardens
The Devon Lawn and Bandshell-outdoors! Member: $20 register by calling (405) 227-0230 Nonmember: $25 wineandpalette.com Join Wine and Palette on The Devon Lawn to create a unique piece of art on a 11”x14” canvas. Guests can choose between two paintings-Camp Out or Stranger Things.
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 8 -10PM
Foodie Friday’s with Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Seasonal Plaza *Must be 21 or older to attend: Beer included with meal thanks to a generous donation from Coop Ale Works Member: $25, Nonmember: $30 Join us for an evening of pizza, beer, trivia, lawn games and music under the stars. Each guest will receive two slices of pizza and a dessert from Hall’s Pizza Kitchen. Additional food and drinks can be purchased Pitchfork in the Park and the bar from Double Shot Bar Services. Enjoy music and trivia by DJ Brian Smith of muttradio.com
For full descriptions, locations of classes and to register visit myriadgardens.org
ADULTS
Children
JULY 14–15, 7PM-8AM SONIC Summer Movies Wednesdays, 9pm
Dancing in the Gardens continues with one of your favorites—Hip Hop! Join us as we transform the Seasonal Plaza into an urban dance space. Beginning at 7 p.m., instructors from RACE Dance Company will give a dance demonstration followed by a FREE lesson for all. At 8 p.m., D.J. Brian Smith will crank up the 90’s hip hop tunes to get the FREE dance started. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite 90’s attire. Enjoy food from Pitchfork in the Park and Blue J’s Grill food truck and face painting ($5-$10).
EDUCATION
For full descriptions and to register visit myriadgardens.org
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018, NOON-2PM
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 10AM-1PM
Bug Out!
Children’s Garden Member $3; Nonmember $4 Per container of ladybugs All Ages Welcome
Myriad Kitchen: Homegrown Summer Delights
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Help us release thousands of polka-dotted hungry helpers in our Children’s Garden and Prairie Garden so they can chow down on pests that are bugging our plants! Create a lady bug craft, check out the Insect Safari to see bugs up close and learn about other beneficial bugs for your garden.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1-2PM
Tropical Treats
Member $8; Nonmember $10 Best for ages 6 to 10 Learn about the plants we use to make tasty tropical popsicles and ice cream as we explore the Crystal Bridge Conservatory. You will end up leaving with a tasty tropical treat!
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2-4PM
Family Workshop: Sun Prints
Member $10; Nonmember $11 Jeanne Parkhurst, educator & teaching artist Best for ages 6 to 10 Participants will learn about sun prints, also known as blue prints or cyanotypes. We will use the conservatory as inspiration to create our own images for sun soaked pictures.
MYRIAD GARDENS’
WEEKLY WALK-UPS
THROUGH AUGUST 10 MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-NOON CHILDREN’S GARDEN PORCH Drop-in activities $2 suggested donation per child
Explore the Children’s Garden and the wonderful world of plants with fun activities. Groups of 10 or more please contact Lily Christman, at (405) 445-5162, for more information about group activities.
Make-it Mondays Tasty Tuesdays Reading Wednesdays “Think Green” Thursdays Find-it Fridays FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018, 7-8:30PM
Leafy Living: Garden Camp for Kids
Partake in this hands-on workshop to learn how a few small choices in food selection and preparation can make a big difference in your health. These homegrown dishes are certain to delight your palate and improve your wellbeing.
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018, 10AM-NOON
Designing Your Fall Garden Member $14; Nonmember $19 Lori Coats, My Raggedy Herbs
Fall vegetable gardening can be one of the most pleasant times to grow your own food in Oklahoma, yet often overlooked. In this class, Backyard Kitchen Gardener and owner of My Raggedy Herbs, Lori Coats, will guide you in planning an autumn garden space, identify proper planting dates and select the best-suited varieties for Zone 7.
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 10AM-NOON
Smart Gardening: Growing Food Made Easy
Member $10; Nonmember $12 Dale Spoonemore, From Seed to Spoon
2-DAY SUMMER CAMP JULY 23 & 24, 8AM-NOON
Member $20; Nonmember $27 Pam Patty, RD/LD, Community Wellness Dietician, Integris Health
Ladies’ Night Out: Floral Designs
2nd Floor Conference Room & Garden Grounds Member $60; Nonmember $70 Best for ages 6 to 10
Member $45; Nonmember $55 Chelsea Hughes, Asst. Maintenance Supervisor, Calvert’s Interior Plants Register by Monday, July 16
Kids will become expert garden adventurers in this camp focused on healthy living and nature. Each day will include a gardening lesson, basic cooking class, nature scavenger hunt and crafts.
Gather your friends, sisters, and mother for a party with light refreshments and soothing tunes as you learn the basics and finer points of fashioning floral arrangements. No experience necessary! Please bring pruners and a bag to take your arrangements home.
Growing your own food is a smart choice. Just ask Dale Spoonemore, a self-taught horticulturist, who transformed his once empty backyard into an efficient organic food farm. By growing his food, Dale has saved money and improved his health. Listen as Dale explains how he embraced innovative gardening approaches to expand nutritional selections for his young family. Dale’s self-designed subsistence gardening smartphone app will be one of many tools he will exhibit, so you too, can easily grow your own food.
Register online myriadgardens.org or call (405) 445-7080
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