The Bridge | Spring 2018

THE BRIDGE

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS NEWSLETTER | SPRING 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Splendor in the Gardens May 17, 2018 John Rex Elementary 6th Grade Moves In 301 W. RENO | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 | MYRIADGARDENS.ORG

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Myriad Gardens Foundation

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A Letter from the Director

Executive Board of Directors

Community Board Members

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Children’s Garden Festival

Paul Lefebvre, President

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Splendor in the Gardens

Chairman J. Larry Nichols*

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OKC Garden Fest

8 Events 12

Education Classes

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Pitchfork in the Park Menu

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 Robert H. Meinders Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort OGE Energy Corp.

The Oklahoman

Chair Emeritus James R. Tolbert III* Treasurer Matt Cole* Mark Beffort John Hart Paul Lefebvre* Gary Pierson David Rainbolt Meg Salyer* Avis Scaramucci* Sean Trauschke Myriad Gardens Foundation Staff Executive Director Maureen Heffernan Chief Financial Officer Chuck Davis Deputy Director Debora Morey *Also a Community Board Member

Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust The City of Oklahoma City Avis Scaramucci Join these community leaders as a partner with Myriad Botanical Gardens and you will

Brian Alford Robert L. Allee Tony Boghetich Gerry Bonds Lindsey Brock Bob Calvert Janie Comstock Irma Elliott James Everest Warren V. Filley, MD Chris Fleming Ginny Greenberg Linda Haneborg Seyan Hefner Dannie Bea Hightower Linda Horn Gail Huneryager Dixie Jensen Michael Laird Jean McLaughlin Robert H. Meinders James R. Morley Allen Paine Morton Payne Kent Phillips James A. Pickel Christina Rehkop Andy Rine Lynn Robberson D. Joe Rockett Kim Searls Marsha See Carl Shortt Beth Wells Roy H. Williams

be connected to one of Oklahoma’s venerable community resources

VISION STATEMENT

Myriad Botanical Gardens seeks to enhance the quality of life and vibrancy of downtown Oklahoma City by creating and sustaining a world-class public garden and offering yearround horticultural, cultural and recreational programs and events for all.

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5 SPLENDOR IN THE GARDENS

10 CHILDREN’S GARDEN UPGRADE

21 PITCHFORK IN THE PARK MENU

On the cover: Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia, on the color curve by the Great Lawn.

Photo by Leslie A. Spears

DEAR MEMBERS & GARDENS FRIENDS

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young child was overhead telling her mother as they were walking by a border of blooming tulips at the Gardens last week, “Mommy, these can’t be real, they are too beautiful.” Best compliment ever.

Our cooler spring helped our stunning spring bulb display remain brilliant for an extended period this year. Seeing all ages marvel and be mesmerized by the abundant and exuberant colors is an immeasurable delight to us, especially to our horticultural staff, who works hard to create these magical carpets of blooms that transport us to a seemingly unreal place that dazzles and sings.

“Getting all ages hooked

I want to tell the little girl’s mother to bring her back when the Prairie Garden’s liatris, and cone flowers and asters bloom; bring her back when the Mexican Feather grass on the lake slopes are green and blowing in the breeze; bring her back when the Magnolia tree blooms; bring her back to see thousands of pumpkins in the fall; bring her to see the orchids in the conservatory. Getting all ages hooked on the beauty and fascination of plants and gardening is our core mission at Myriad Gardens.

on the beauty and fascination of plants and gardening is our core mission at Myriad Education assistant Kodi Clifford leads the Little Saplings class through the tulip color curve in April.

A new garden area to enjoy this season is our Reflection Garden made possible by major support from Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum, with additional help from Margaret Annis Boys Trust and the City of Oklahoma City Water Conservation Program. Located on the north side of the pedestrian bridge, this shady site now features a stone terrace with a bench, low curving stone walls and a calming stone water fountain. Planted with shade and drought tolerant plants, it’s a perfect spot to eat lunch, read a book, meet friends or simply relax, enjoy the views and listen to the birds and softly flowing water.

Gardens!”

Called the Reflection Garden, as overhead tree branches are reflected in the water feature when the sunlight hits it at certain times of the day, it also provides a tranquil retreat for personal reflection and repose, much needed in our hectic and screen-filled lives.

We also want to thank the Thunderbird Pioneers of Oklahoma City whose donation enabled us to install new accessible play equipment in the Children’s Garden. See page 10 for details. Now, any child can know the fun of spinning, swinging and see sawing at Myriad Gardens.

Please plan to visit the Gardens soon to see how we keep growing.

Thank you for your support of the Gardens.

Maureen Heffernan Executive Director

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“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh.

Children’s Garden Festival inspired by A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh June 8 through 17! Gardens’ members skip the line Journey into the land of Pooh, Piglet and Tigger too as the Children’s Garden is transformed into Christopher Robin’s 100 Acre Wood. Crafts, activities and imaginative displays will capture the essence of one of America’s most beloved children’s stories.

Sponsored by Devon Energy, Tinker Federal Credit Union, the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Jean and David McLaughlin and Goldfish Swim School, the 10-day festival runs June 8 through 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free for members and children ages 2 and under; $6 per person and $10 with the Crystal Bridge admission. To become a member join online at myriadgardens.org. MEMBERS SKIP THE LINE!

Winnie the Pooh Related Events ONGOING

Face Painting

Children’s Garden Daily 10am-5pm $5-10

Story Time, 11-11:30am

Children’s Garden Porch Participate daily in the Hundred Acre Wood for an interactive reading of Winnie the Pooh stories and more. Audiences will have the chance to participate in the stories.

DAILY 10AM-5PM

Observation Hives with the Central Oklahoma Bee Keepers Association Children’s Garden

The Central Oklahoma Bee Keepers Association will be on-site selling local honey and answering questions about their observation hives.

THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS, 1-2PM

Rabbits Flower Garden Pop Ins Tents near Thunder Fountain $5 to participate Best for ages 5 to 9

Help Rabbit plant his flower pots! Children will be able to decorate a pot and plant it with a flower of their own to take home.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 6-7:30PM

Sensory Winnie the Pooh Night IN-KIND SPONSOR TRADER JOE’S Children’s Garden Best for ages 0 to 12 M $10; NM $12. Adults FREE Children with special needs and their families are invited to a special sensory-sensitive Winnie the Pooh event. Snacks provided by Trader Joe’s.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 11AM-12PM & 2-3PM

Children’s Honey Bee Class with Lori Coats

Tents near the Thunder Fountain Best for ages 2 to 7 Register by Friday, June 8 M $5; NM $8 Includes Winnie the Pooh Admission Lori Coats, owner of My Raggedy Herbs, will teach children the process of how honeybees make honey.

Each child will create their own honeycomb picture and leave with a bee stamp on their hand.

MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE 11 & 12, 10AM-12PM

Mommy & Me Monday & Tiny Tot Tuesday Children’s Garden Best for ages 0 to 5

Join us for a morning of fun with the little ones. Guests can enjoy story and music on the Children’s Garden Porch. This will be a time geared toward ages 0 to 5 with no outside school groups or daycare booked visits during these hours.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 10AM TO 12PM

Homeschool Thursday

Children’s Garden Group of 5 or more flat rate of $25, max of 10 guests per group Reservations required. Contact (405) 445-5162 Join us on a day geared for home school families.

Must book in advance with Lily Christman at (405) 445-5162 or email lchristman@myriadgardens.org SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2-3:30PM

Rabbit’s Vegetable Garden Tents near the Thunder Fountain M $4; NM $5 Register by Tuesday, June 12 Includes Winnie the Pooh Admission

It’ll be a hopping good time as kids learn about all the veggies Rabbit grows in his garden. Participants will play games and read books while learning about the veggies in Rabbit’s garden and how they grow. Each child will get to create a garden craft to take home.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 11AM-12PM

Berry Class with Pati Colston Best for ages 2 to 7 Register by Friday, June 15 at noon M $5; NM $8 Includes Winnie the Pooh Admission

Pati Colston, owner of Agape House Berry Farm will share with children the special role in nature honeybees hold as pollinators.

Kids will get to make their own honeybee craft and pollinate strawberry plants in this fun and educational Berry Class.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 10AM-5PM

Book Sale with the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System Tents near the Thunder Fountain Prices vary based on book

The Friends of the Library will be selling gardening and children’s books.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 11AM-1PM

Painting in the Gardens: Hunny Bear

Tents near the Thunder Fountain M $20; NM $25 Paint your favorite “Hunny Bear” & Piglet too on an 11” x 14” wrapped canvas. All ages welcome!

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30-8PM

An Evening in the Hundred Acre Wood Children’s Garden Best for ages 2 to 7 M $10; NM $13

Explore Winnie the Pooh after hours against a sunset background at the Children’s Garden. Come dressed as your favorite character and watch The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh short stories, games, activities, and, of course, treats provided by Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shops Edmond!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Chickasaw Nation DEAN A. MCGEE VISIONARY TRIBUTE SPONSORS

Arnall Family Foundation Glenna & Dick Tanenbaum PLATINUM SPONSORS

Devon Energy Jean & David McLaughlin Mercedes-Benz of Okla. City Midtown Renaissance Presbyterian Health Foundation Avis and Phil Scaramucci Richard L. Sias St. Anthony Hospital Whitten Burrage Law Firm Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C.

Kathy L. Williams

Chris Fleming

GOLD SPONSORS Accel Financial/Meg Salyer Ann Lacy Foundation Cornerstone Construction Jean I. Everest Foundation OU Medicine Polly and Larry Nichols Merrill Lynch Nabholz Construction Beth and Jim Tolbert SILVER SPONSORS

Bank of Oklahoma Bank SNB Barkocy Construction Jil and Tony Boghetich First Fidelity Bank Tricia Everest Flintco, LLC HoganTaylor LLP Oklahoma City Thunder Total Environment, Inc. BRONZE SPONSORS ADG, PC Alison and Thomas Berger Annie Bohanon and Henry Browne Jr. Gerry and Ken Bonds Cassandra and Charles Bowen Charitable Foundation Cathy and Jim Couch Susan and Carl Edwards Hillary, Peter and Rowan Farrell Karen and Warren Filley TiTi and Brian Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Architects Sue and John Francis Joan Frates Kris and Bill Frankfurt GE Johnson Construction Maureen Heffernan Joy Heiman - Heiman Family Foundation Millie and Johnson Hightower Leslie and Cliff Hudson Lingo Construction Lana and Dave Lopez Deb and Ronnie Morey Charles Oppenheim Alyce and Ronald Page Price Edwards & Company Lynn and John Robberson Beth and Carl Shortt Anne M. and Dr. Gregory L. Skuta Tinker Federal Credit Union Vicki Vanstavern and Don Narcomey

IN-KIND SPONSORS

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Splendor in the Gardens Returns Thursday, May 17 Biannual Farm-to-Table Gala Benefits Myriad Botanical Gardens

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he magical farm-to-table gala dinner known as Splendor in the Gardens returns for its fourth rendition on Thursday, May 17. Co-chaired by Chris Fleming and Kathy L. Williams, the biannual gala takes place on the Great Lawn of Myriad Botanical Gardens.

Limited to 400 guests, the evening begins with a reception at the Park House Event Center. As the sun sets against the backdrop of the downtown Oklahoma City skyline, guests stroll through the Gardens to the Great Lawn where they will dine al fresco on a feast inspired by the south of France.

Prepared and served by a variety of metro area chefs including Alain Buthion of La Baguette, Kamala Gamble and Barbara Mock with Kam’s Kookery, Allison Dake with Brown Egg Bakery and bread baked by Esca Vitae in Midtown, the menu will feature the fresh foods and herbs de Provence.

Wines will be provided by Joullian Vineyards & Winery. Also, guests will enjoy reception appetizers created by David Henri of The Hutch, Melissa Aust and Lori Burson of Stella, Robby Vernon of Hacienda Tacos, and Ethan Williams of McClintock Saloon.

As in years past, proceeds from this event will help fund a matching grant from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation to endow the Gardens’ annual spring bulb display. When this match is realized, the

Gardens will have an endowed fund guaranteeing a dazzling display of spring bulbs in perpetuity.

Gala funds also help sustain the Myriad Gardens’ existing programs, educational events and more.

This fall the Gardens becomes the first in the nation to host a school on its grounds as we welcome the 6th grade of John Rex Elementary School into renovated space in the lower part of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.

This event sold out quickly in past years and a sell-out in 2018 is anticipated. For sponsorship and ticket information contact Susan Grossman, director of development, at (405) 445-7090 or email sgrossman@myriadgardens.org

The Splendid

COMMITTEE

CO-CHAIRS Kathy Williams & Chris Fleming Annie Bohanon Gerry Bonds Nicole Dillman Ginny Greenberg Linda Horn Libby Howard

Gail Huneryager Paul Lefebvre Christina Rehkop Lynn Robberson Kim Searls Beth Wells

Newly created Reflection Garden offers tranquil and contemplative space in the Gardens

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isitors strolling the grounds of Myriad Botanical Gardens will be treated to a re-designed space where they can pause and perhaps spend a few quiet moments in the middle of the city. Made possible by a major donation from long-time Gardens supporters Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum, the Reflection Garden is located on the north side of the pedestrian bridge.

This shady spot was transformed by the design of Seattlebased landscape architect Scott Murase and features a stone terrace, low curving stone walls, a hand-crafted stone water feature and matching stone bench. Murase’s work is evident in other parts of the Gardens including the Prairie Garden. Complimenting the stone features are hearty, drought tolerant plants and shrubs that grow well in shade.

Dick and Glenna Tanenbaum

As downtown residents, the Tanenbaums are frequent visitors to the Gardens where they enjoy walks with their dog, Sammy.

When invited to help us transition this area of the Gardens from a place where plants struggled to grow under a considerable tree canopy into an appealing place for quiet contemplation, they did not hesitate.

“Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum are among our biggest champions,” said Maureen Heffernan, Gardens executive director. “They understand the importance of this beautiful space to the health and well-being of downtown Oklahoma City. When we ask, the Tanenbaums are always willing to help.”

The new Reflection Garden, designed by Scott Murase, a Seattle-based landscape architect, is located north of the pedestrian bridge.

Additional funding for the Reflection Garden was provided by the Margaret Annis Boys Trust which is administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, and the City of Oklahoma City Water Conservation Program.

Although it is called the Reflection Garden, the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam (tee-KOON oh-LUHM) will be prominently featured in the garden. This phrase translates into “repairing the world” and was chosen to honor the generosity of the Tanenbaums which has helped us to enhance this area at the Gardens. Plans are underway to formally dedicate the new garden later this summer.

Progress on Scissortail Park Continues

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cissortail Park is making a great progress! The park is a project of MAPS 3, a capital improvements program in Oklahoma City that uses a one-cent, limited-term sales tax to pay for debt-free projects that improve the citizens of Oklahoma City’s quality of life.

To date: the play pavilion and the adjacent playground and the boathouse are under construction and well underway. The stage, cafe and shade pavilions are also under construction and taking shape.

The pedestrian bridge and lake walls are in place. The Lens garden landforms are almost complete and the irrigation is being installed at the Oval lawn.

Staplegun, a full-service agency in Oklahoma City, has been selected to do the branding work. Look for a new logo to be unveiled soon.

Scissortail Park facts: • • • •

The Upper Park is 36 acres and the Lower Park is 34 acres for a total of 70 acres.

Cost to build Scissortail Park is $132 million. The money has already been collected, which makes the park completely paid for with no debt.

Ground was broken on the upper park in 2017 and is expected to open in summer of 2019. Breaking ground on the lower park is expected to happen in 2020.

More than 1,000 trees will be planted in the upper park. The trees include a variety of species including redbud, shumard oak, blackjack oak, maple and more that are all native to Oklahoma.

The boathouse is really taking shape! On the left is the current construction phase. On the right is the rendering. The Boathouse includes a covered outdoor seating and gathering area, public bathrooms, three sliding service windows and staff work and storage areas. The program includes boat rental and the sale of pre-packaged snacks and beverages.

(Construction photo by MAPS 3).

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VENDORS Alice’s Table Barking Dog Bakery Bent Tree Farms Buzz Art CD3 Farms Central Oklahoma Hemerocallis Society City of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Dept.

Deborahsxdesigns Graham’s Jewelry Box Goodies Unlimited Soaps & Balms High Caliper Growing Jo’s Garden Shop Just Right Alpacas Laughing Rabbit Soap Co. My Painted Thumb Native Spirits Winery Oklahoma City Home & Garden Magazine Oklahoma Iris Society Paisley’s Handmade Fundraising Peppers & More Plant Widsom Prairie Wind Nursery Seed to Spoon Shale Creek Farm Southern Plant Farm Steele Family Farm The Goat Farmers Wife Tinroof Studios Lampworked Glass and Jewelry White Dog Chiles Wild Horse Canyon Farms Wild Things Nursery

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OKC Garden Fest set for Saturday, May 5, with 30+ Vendors

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he OKC Garden Fest returns to the Myriad Gardens Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll find a great variety of garden plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants, wineries, edibles and garden-related tools and supplies! You will also find locally made foods and arts and crafts.

Activities for children will also be offered and there is no charge for attending. Food trucks will be available.

This year will again feature an area with information for those wanting to start a butterfly garden or Monarch Waystation, an intentionally-managed garden that offers food and habitat for the Monarch butterfly population.

Several vendors will offer milkweed for Monarchs along with other pollinator friendly plants.

Gardens pleased to serve as initial location for John Rex Middle School

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he sounds of children playing in Myriad Botanical Gardens is a common one in downtown Oklahoma City. In 2018 we will welcome even more children as John Rex Charter School expands into renovated space in the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. To help make this innovative idea happen, the Inasmuch Foundation committed to a capital improvement grant of up to $700,000 for enhancements to our existing educational spaces for the incoming sixth grade class.

Renovation of lower-level classrooms located in the Dean A. McGee Center will provide students with a multitude of extended science and outdoor learning experiences beyond the classroom walls.

This one-of-a-kind opportunity provides students a multitude of enriching activities hosted by our professional Gardens staff. In addition, hosting a middle school on the grounds continues to fulfill our mission of promoting the highest of horticultural educational standards and best practices.

Maureen Heffernan, executive director of Myriad Botanical Gardens, said she is delighted to open up space at the Crystal Bridge to help John Rex students continue their downtown schooling.

“Going to school at a botanical garden will provide students with uniquely beautiful and enriching indoor and outdoor learning

spaces,” she said. “We look forward to a fruitful partnership with John Rex School and the wonderful energy the children will bring to the Gardens.”

Last year’s John Rex Elementary School 5th grade made a field trip to the Gardens to get an idea of the space.

The opportunity provided to host John Rex Middle School at the Gardens benefits plans for renovation and expansion of the existing Crystal Bridge including improvements to the South Lobby. These spaces will offer exciting and new educational experiences for visitors to the Gardens in the years to come.

The sixth grade will have approximately 80 spots. The John Rex board anticipates adding a seventh grade at the Gardens in 2019, with plans for eighth grade under review.

Construction for the school spaces will be completed by mid July.

Gardens Receive Grant from Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust

By Nate Tschaenn, Director of Horticulture

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hanks to a generous grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust the Gardens is making exciting improvements to the Color Curve garden, located south of the Great Lawn.

The biggest change comes with the recent expansion of the largest planting bed on the farthest east side of the garden. A few small paths and planting beds were removed to extend this flower bed and the rectangular blocks of ornamental grass and aggressive groundcovers were removed to make way for an improved mixed border design.

The wide variety of perennials, annuals and shrubs planted there this spring will not only be arranged in a visually appealing mix of colors, textures and forms but will also be Oklahoma tough and well-suited for our extreme weather.

In addition to the new mixed border display, we are creating new interpretive panels with information about plant selection, cultivars and landscape design and adding new plants throughout the Color Curve with an emphasis on excellent plant combinations and, of course, color.

A wide variety of perennials, annuals and shrubs were planted in the location seen in this photo this spring that will not only be arranged in a visually appealing mix of colors, textures and forms but will also be Oklahoma tough.

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S PRIN G 2 018 E VE N T S | R E GIS T E R MYR IA DG A R DE NS.ORG TUESDAYS, 5:45PM

Yoga Series

Late arrivals not accepted after 5:50 p.m.

Check-In at South Lobby M $5; NM $10 Must be 16 and older

Water Stage M: $30 register (405) 227-0230 NM: $35 wineandpalette.com Join Wine and Palette on the Water Stage to create “Folky Frida” on a 16”x 20” canvas to take home!

MONDAYS, MAY - OCTOBER

Dancing in the Gardens

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 5:45PM SPONSORED BY

Great Lawn and Band Shell FREE Yoga with a twist! Join us for an all-levels class led by Lisa Woodard from This Land Yoga with a rocking soundtrack provided

by DJ Brian from muttradio.com. This event will be fun and high energy so bring your yoga mat, water, and friends. Participation is FREE!!

Meet on the Great Lawn and Band Shell.

Bring a mat and water.

Save the Dates!

Howl at the Moon

Sponsored by Midtown Vets July 9, August 13, September 10 Dog Park

Camp Out OKC July 14-15 The Great Lawn

Foodie Fridays

July 27, August 31, September 24

CatVideoFest

Sponsored by Midtown Vets Caturday, August 18, 2018 Great Lawn and Band Shell

Great Lawn Concert featuring Parker Millsap with opener Chase Kerby September 29 Great Lawn and Band Shell

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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 11AM-1PM

Painting in the Gardens: Folky Frida

SPONSORED BY

This is a great, all-levels class led by Lisa Woodard from This Land Yoga.

Class participants should bring a yoga mat and water. Class participants will meet in the south lobby for check-in each week. Drop in for a session or two, or enjoy the entire series.

Beats and Balance Free Yoga Class

FIRST FRIDAY, MAY - AUGUST

Dance Lessons, 7-8pm FREE Dance, 8-10pm Seasonal Plaza FREE, all ages welcome!

MAY 4

Salsa

Dancing in the Gardens June 1 returns Friday, May 4, as one of the city’s favorite ways to spend an out-of-the box Friday night. On opening July 6 night, instructors from Clips n Hips will start the evening with a Salsa dance lesson at 7 p.m., followed by free August 3 dance lessons for all. At 8 p.m., D.J. Red Handed will spin Salsa tunes to really get the party started. Pitchfork in the Park will feature food SPONSORED BY and drink specials and a new addition to the festivities this year will be additional bars and booths inside the Park House Event Center and Pilar Designs outside for face painting. Park House events close at 10 p.m. but the dance party lasts until 11 p.m.

Bollywood Hip Hop Country Western

Barre3 in the Gardens Great Lawn and Band Shell Bring yoga mat and water FREE

Barre3 returns to the Gardens for another season of FREE community outdoor fitness. Barre3 mixes athleticism, grace, and the latest innovations designed to balance the body. Dates are May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. and on September 10, and October 1 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Sponsorships of the many events at the Gardens are available! It’s a great way to get exposure.

Contact Susan Grossman, sgrossman@myriadgardens.org

MAY - SEPTEMBER

Full Moon Bike Ride and Run

PRESENTED BY

Meet at the Band Shell by the Great Lawn $5 per person to participate; Register and Fill out your liability waiver in advance at myriadgardens.org Our favorite health and wellness activity is back! Join other runners in a 5K, led by OK Runner, through the scenic downtown area as the sun sets. Those who pay $5 will be entered in a drawing to win prizes.

Bring your bike and meet up for a leisurely one-hour ride. Downtownarea routes are specifically planned by Schlegel Bicycles. Don’t have a bike? Use Spokies Bike Share or Ride OKC, who will have their trailer on-site for people of all ages to rent bikes. Lights and helmet are required to participate.

OK Runner, Schlegel Bicycles, and Ride OKC will lead ride and run safety workshops 15 minutes prior to the event start time.

Schlegel Bicycles and Ride OKC will be onsite one hour prior to the ride for quick bike maintenance and learn how to bike lessons near the Sheridan Bus Loop.

8PM RUN; 8:30PM RIDE Tuesday, May 29 Thursday, June 21 (Summer Solstice) Thursday, July 26 Monday, August 27

7PM RUN; 7:30PM RIDE Monday, September 24

WEDNESDAYS JUNE 20-AUGUST 1, 9PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 7:30-10PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 10AM & 4PM

Summer Solstice Celebration

Great Lawn and Bandshell Thursday, June 21, 7:30-10pm FREE, suggested $8 to create a flower crown; $3/$4 lavender cookies; $4 pint of blackberries

SONIC Summer Movie Night Great Lawn and Band Shell FREE June 20

DESPICABLE ME 3 June 27

LITTLE GIANTS NO MOVIE ON 4TH OF JULY July 11

PADDINGTON 2 July 18

SPACE JAM

Celebrate the longest day of the year and onset of summer in the Gardens. Choose from a variety of activities including free yoga with This Land Yoga, Full Moon Bike Ride and Run with Schlegel Bicycles and OK Runner, make flower crowns with New Leaf Florist, contribute to a community mandala with local artist Zepyhr Andrews, and listen to acoustic guitar performance by Aaron Newman. Children’s activities include making butterfly wings and a sun catcher fortune teller; and Kaleidoscope Arts and Moonflower face painting and participate in a weaving loom.

Food trucks will be on site. Pricing and more online at myriadgardens.org

International Mud Day

Great Lawn and Band Shell SPONSORED BY 10am-12pm: Best for ages 0 to 6 4-6pm: Best for ages 7 to 13 Register by Thursday, June 28 M: $5; NM $10 Adults accompanying children are FREE Unleash your inner child or your actual child and rediscover the beauty of mud at International Mud Day at the Gardens. Sink your hands into the stuff and you’ll instantly feel happier, healthier and even smarter. Create clay critters to take home with House of Clay and, if the spirit moves you, take a mud bath in the dirty, yet delightful mess. Kids will get goggles to protect their eyes and a clean-up station will be available to wash up.

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MUPPET MOVIE August 1

OKLAHOMA! (1955) A much-loved summer tradition is back thanks to our sponsor SONIC, America’s Drive-In! Join us each Wednesday on the Great Lawn for movies, activities, food and lots of fun. Thanks to SONIC these movies are completely FREE. Come early to get a great seat. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from Pitchfork in the Park or from our line-up of food trucks. New this year, face painting offered every week. Prices vary between $5 to $10.

Seeking Event Volunteers!

Seeking volunteers for the Gardens MANY events! Guaranteed to be fun and fulfilling.

Get the list. See what fits your schedule.

Sign-up yourself, church and your friends or your company at signup.com/group/9275272060126

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Donor Spotlight Thunderbird Telecom Pioneers make play possible for all children in the Gardens

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he adage of one door closing while another one opens could easily apply to the arrival of new play equipment in the Children’s Garden. When a group of telecom retirees from Oklahoma City Works, the former Western Electric/ AT&T/Lucent telephone manufacturing facility, wanted to donate funds as a legacy to their volunteer organization, they turned to Myriad Gardens Foundation for ideas.

At the time, the group, known as the Thunderbird Telecom Pioneers, was seeking a project within the currently underconstruction Scissortail Park when they met with Myriad Gardens Executive Director Maureen Heffernan. She presented them with an opportunity to create an area within the Children’s Garden that was immediate: adaptive playground equipment where all children could play regardless of their physical abilities. As a result, the Thunderbirds provided funding to purchase a swing, a see-saw and a merry-go-round last fall, all designed for children with special needs.

The Pioneers have a long history of community service. Originally organized in 1911 with Alexander Graham Bell as its first member, the Pioneers are a national organization of volunteers who have donated their time, energy and talents to create and provide services, facilities, and innovative contributions for special needs of their respective communities. With the motto, “United we serve,” the Pioneers remain the world’s largest single industry volunteer organization.

The Thunderbird Pioneers is a nonprofit charitable organization that was organized in 1978 as the Oklahoma City Telephone Pioneer Council. The name Thunderbird was adopted in 1995 when AT&T split up the Bell System, separating telephone companies from the manufacturing and supply side of the telephone business. During the 43 years of manufacturing in Oklahoma City, more than 25,000 people were employed and eligible to become Pioneers.

The We-saw™ (in its installation phase) is a new take on the traditional seesaw. Its unique design and gentle rocking motion invites kids and families of all ages and abilities to participate in the fun.

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Front row left side, Jan Brady, Janet Esser, Lonnie Austin, right side, Sylvia Bartemy, Shirley Pigg. Back row: Dave Bartemy, Dan Pigg, Virginia Treadway, Maureen Heffernan, Roy Taylor, Bill Reisman, Gary Tarkington.

They have used their time and resources for a broad range of projects from renovating apartments for homeless families, building handicap access ramps at residences, to sending packages to servicemen in the Middle East, producing huga-bears to sooth child victims of earthquakes in California, planting trees in parks and in areas devastated by tornadoes, and upgrading and donating computers to schools.

On December 7, 2017, Pioneers presented Myriad Gardens Foundation with a check for $75,000 to purchase and install the playground equipment. The Foundation coordinated the installation and operation of this new feature for the Children’s Garden.

“When telephone equipment manufacturing ceased at Oklahoma City in 2003, the Thunderbird Pioneers lost their source of new membership,” said Lonnie Austin, president of the Oklahoma City group. “So, the Pioneers began to search for ways to phase out operations and leave behind some legacy projects. We are happy to provide this first-of-its kind play equipment for children in Oklahoma City.”

The AbilityWhirl (in its installation phase) has changed public open spaces by making them accessible to children of all abilities, and are now used in hundreds of play areas, schools, hospices and hospitals.

Matching Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation grant ensures our spring bulb displays continue to grow

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hen temperatures begin to cool each fall, the horticultural staff of Myriad Botanical Gardens get busy, planting thousands of tulip, daffodil, hyacinth and narcissus bulbs throughout the Gardens. These carefully designed arrangements germinate during the long winter months as they wait for the warmth of spring to flower, covering the Gardens with a variety of blooms and colors.

On any given day in March, hundreds of visitors enjoy these beautiful displays, taking photos and creating memories. In 2018 we planted more than 30,000 bulbs and look forward to even bigger displays in the coming years.

To achieve this vision takes significant funding and we are fortunate to have generous and forward-thinking donors like Jil and Tony Boghetich in our community to support us via the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation. The residents of Oklahoma City and La Jolla, California both serve on the board of the foundation, and Tony also serves on the Community Board of the Myriad Gardens Foundation. The couple have stewarded a matching grant awarded to the Gardens that ensures our spring bulb displays will continue in perpetuity.

Each year since 2016, the Gardens has raised $50,000 to meet this one-to-one matching grant for a total of $400,000 by the end of 2019.

“We are grateful to Jil and Tony Boghetich for their efforts to not only support us through the matching grant program of the Robert Glenn

Rapp Foundation, but for also helping us secure the matching portion of this grant every year to endow our spring bulb plantings,” said Maureen Heffernan, executive director of Myriad Botanical Gardens. “It is enormously satisfying to see so many people absolutely smitten with our spring bulb displays.”

Gardens Director of Horticulture Nate Tschaenn explains that a section of the Gardens called “the color curve” near the Great Lawn was carefully curated this year to maximize the varying bulbs and colors for dynamic impact.

“In 2018, the tulip curve display was designed like a color wheel transitioning from shades of red to orange, yellow, white, pink, purple and back to red again,” said Tschaenn. “There are 54 different tulip cultivars planted in 27 different plots along the curve. Each plot has two different, but similarly colored tulip cultivars intermixed, one early blooming and one late. This allowed our display to last even longer. Planting this many different tulips together also allowed us to easily evaluate tulips for future display elsewhere in the garden.”

We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the vision and generosity of The Glenn Rapp Foundation. Our much-anticipated spring blooms will continue to grow every year, thanks to Jil and Tony Boghetich, along with other donors who help us meet the match each year, bringing beauty and joy to countless people every spring for generations to come.

To make a donation and help the Gardens continue to raise matching funds for this grant, visit the support page on our website or call our development office at (405) 445-7090.

LOOK FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE THIS SUMMER Presented by

Thank you to our #OptOutside Oklahoma Sponsors #OptOutside Oklahoma, presented by Fowler Toyota, was held Sunday, April 22.

It’s goal was to inspire you to get outside, breathe in some fresh air and reconnect with Mother Nature and all her splendor. Thank you to our many partners!

A1 Pet Emporium Academy Sports & Outdoors Athleta Bass Pro Shop / Cabela’s Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma Earth Rebirth En Root Barbershop Flat Tide Goldfish Swim School Homma Camp Co.

Land Run Alpacas Land Run Rally Vintage Trailers Metropolitan Library System Metz and Daughters Moonflower Face & Body Art OK Runner OKC Beautiful OKC Boathouse Foundation Oklahoma Archeological Survey Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network

Oklahoma Solar Association Oklahoma State Parks Ride OKC Schlegel Bicycles Sierra Club Spokies This Land Yoga Trader Joe’s WakeZone Cable Park OKC Wine and Palette

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Spring Education Classes YOUTH & FAMILY ONGOING EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10AM

Reading Wednesdays Crystal Bridge South Lobby FREE Best for ages 2 to 5

Bring your youngster for story time each Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and children will enjoy creating a small craft after the story. For groups of 10 or more, please call Kodi Clifford at (405) 835-6789.

Note: Starting June 27, we’ll pair up with our Weekly Walkups to bring you reading Wednesday from the Children’s Garden, 10am-noon.

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 10AM

Reading Wednesday with the Downtown Library Crystal Bridge South Lobby FREE Best for ages 2 to 5

On the last Wednesday of every month, we’re excited to welcome the Downtown Library to Reading Wednesdays! Library staff will be on-site to do normal reading and craft as well as a fun, additional activity.

MAY 8 & 22; JUNE 5 & 19, 10–11AM

Little Saplings Series

Every Other Tuesday Children’s Garden or Terrace Room in inclement weather) Member $3; Nonmember $4 Best for ages 2-5 Register by Friday before Join us in the Children’s Garden for an hour of songs, games, and interactive nature fun. Toddlers (and parents!) will get to learn about the exciting world of gardens in an engaging and educational way. Experience activities such as making mud pies, watching caterpillars grow, making bird seed ornaments, or potting up seeds. Every Little Saplings event will include a sensory bin, a song, and a game.

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REGISTRATION IS EASY! Visit myriadgardens.org

APRIL SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 11AM-12:30PM

Sprouting Chefs: Pasta Primavera 2nd Floor Conference Room M $11; NM $14 Best for ages 7 to 11 Register by Tuesday, April 24

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2-3PM

Sprouting Chefs: Strawberries Galore 2nd Floor Conference Room M $8; NM $10 Best for ages 7 to 11 Register by Tuesday, May 15

Kids will learn about different vegetables and how to prepare them as the class creates a fresh and flavorful pasta primavera.

Participants will get to practice proper knife techniques, learn how to boil water and how to make perfectly-cooked pasta. The session will conclude with participants eating the tasty creations for a delicious and healthful learning and lunch experience.

May in Oklahoma is peak strawberry season and they’re bursting with flavor at the Myriad Gardens for this tasty event. Participants will learn about the strawberry plant and then have a rare opportunity to play with their food. Kids will learn strawberry prep techniques and how easy it is to make a healthy and mouth-watering spring treat. The class will conclude with a strawberry feast as participants devour their creations.

Ingredients for this class are generously donated by Whole Foods Market.

Ingredients for this class are generously donated by Whole Foods Market.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1-3PM

Jackson Pollock Seed Bomb Garden Drop-Ins Children’s Garden M $2; NM $3 Abigail Curry, Children’s Garden Manager Best for ages 5 to 9, but all ages welcome

Jackson Pollack was an artist whose canvases looked like color explosions. Young artists will make their own color explosion flower gardens using homemade seed bombs. We’ll make wildflower seed bombs and then we’ll toss them into a freshly dug garden bed. Later, come back to watch the ‘composition’ grow! Kids will also make a few of your own seed bombs for their home gardens.

MAY SATURDAY, MAY 12, 9:30-10:30AM

Pattern Hunter

2nd Floor Conference Room and Children’s Garden Porch M $4; NM $6 Best for ages 6 to 10 Register by Tuesday, May 8 Kids will be detectives and artists in this on-the-go class, where they will discover how complex and beautiful nature is. The activity begins with a scavenger hunt to find natural and man-made patterns in the garden, gathering materials and drawing some of the findings. Kids will then play a pattern game and read a few great books.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2-3PM

Family Prairie Exploration

2nd Floor Conference Room and Prairie Garden M $4; NM $5 Best for ages 7 to 11 Register by Tuesday, May 22 Explore Oklahoma’s native prairie landscape in the heart of downtown. The class will start with a learning session about the parts of a flower and a craft, then kids will discover the rare and wonderful plants that live in the prairie. The class will end with a scavenger hunt in the Myriad Gardens’ own Prairie Garden, finding the beautiful flowers and grasses the kids learned about earlier.

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 11AM-NOON

Flights of Fancy: Fairy Houses

M $5; NM $6 Best for ages 5 to 9 Abigail Curry, Children’s Garden Manager Register by Tuesday, May 22 Fairy gardens are full of magic and all are invited to believe at Flights of Fancy. The event will begin with a fanciful fairy story, then fairy seekers will head to the Children’s Garden to gather supplies to make fairy houses.

Kids will love building their houses to attract mystical and illusive fairies.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2-3PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2-3PM

Family Workshop: Dino Terrariums

Family Workshop: Mini Pollinator Gardens

2nd Floor Conference Room M $9; NM $11 Best for ages 6 to 10 Register by Friday, May 25

Outdoor Grounds or 2nd Floor Conference Room, Depending on Weather M $10; NM $12 Dr. Ann Fleener, Landscape Designer Best for ages 6 to 10 Register by Monday, June 18

Travel back to prehistoric days of dinosaurs by creating your own mini dino garden. Kids will learn how to care for a terrarium, what the plants need to survive and what our tiny dinosaurs need. Each child will get to create a small terrarium to take home with their own dinosaur model and plant to take care of.

Dr. Ann will teach attendees all about common pollinators and their favorite plants. The group will play a silly pollinator game while learning how pollination works. Then each child will pot up two pollinator-approved plants to take home and care for.

JUNE

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 10AM-NOON

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2-3:30PM

Sprouting Chefs: Pies

Park House M $15; NM $18 Best for ages 8 to 12 Register by Monday, June 25

Rabbit’s Vegetable Garden

Tents near the Thunder Fountain M $4; NM $5 Register by Tuesday, June 12 *Includes admission to the Winnie the Pooh Fest

Pies have a mystique of being one of the most difficult desserts to create, but that’s a myth ready to be busted by your aspiring young baker.

This Sprouting Chefs class will focus on teaching just how easy pie making can be. Kids will learn the basics of pie making, including crusts and fillings. The group will create and bake savory and sweet pies to enjoy for lunch.

It’ll be a hopping good time as kids learn about all the veggies Rabbit grows in his garden. Participants will play games and read books, learning about the veggies in Rabbit’s garden and how they grow. Each child will get to create a garden craft to take home.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 10AM-NOON

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1-2PM

Sunflower Seed Sowing for Kids

Kid’s Pollinator Celebration

2nd Floor Conference Room M $6; NM $8 Lori Coats, My Raggedy Herbs Best for ages 3 to 8 Register by Tuesday, June 26

2nd Floor Conference Room M $4; NM $6 Best for ages 5 to 9 Register by Friday, June 15

Aside from butterflies and bees, which are wonderful pollinators, there are many other unsung pollinating heroes. Come get in on the discussion about a few other amazing pollinators: beetles, bats, ants, moths, and even lemurs.

Kids will go on a hunt for them in our children’s garden, create a craft, and play a fun game as they discover what each of them pollinates and how important they are in our world.

Become a member of the Gardens & save on classes.

Sunflowers brighten any room and you can learn how easy it can be to sow sunflower seeds and grow your own stately sunflowers. You’ll also get to enjoy the sunflower seeds from your blossoms. Lori Coats will teach about the sunflower plant, where the seeds come from and how to care for the plant. Each child will get to pot up some sunflower seed to take home and grow.

MYRIAD GARDENS’

WEEKLY WALK-UPS JUNE 25-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 Each Monday children will “make and take” something home using a variety of natural and craft materials. They’ll make a summer full of fun garden crafts such as wind chimes, chia heads, and seed bombs.

Tasty Tuesdays Don’t miss this fun morning where you’ll get to play with food! Combine different shaped fresh veggies, fruits, and herbs to create edible animals like cucumber bumble bees and cauliflower sheep! This activity is a great way to turn a “yuck” into a “yum” and to learn about these foods and where they come from.

Reading Wednesdays It’s that time of year when Reading Wednesdays moves back out into the garden! We’ll be reading nature-inspired books that connect children with what is growing and changing in the garden each week. After the reading, the kids will make a craft.

“Think Green” Thursdays This day of the week is devoted to fun crafts that focus on the 3 R’s of environmental kindness: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The group will upcycle unused or discarded items to make something new and cool like transforming a plastic bottle into a bird feeder.

Find-it Fridays Join online at myriadgardens.org or email Megan Brown, Membership Manager at mbrown@myriadgardens.org

This is a self-guided scavenger hunt, leading kids on a discovery of nature in the Children’s Garden with all its shapes, textures, and beautiful colors. Use exploring tools like magnifying lenses and binoculars, as you wind your way through the garden!

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Spring Education Classes ADULT ONGOING LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 10-11AM

Gardens Walking Tour

South Lobby and Garden Grounds FREE Walkups Welcome Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with our educational walking tours. Each month will feature different plants from our outdoor collection that make great choices for our region – from spring color to drought tolerant choices and more. Self-guided plant tour handouts are available in our South Lobby.

MAY SATURDAY, MAY 12, NOON-2PM

REGISTRATION IS EASY! Visit myriadgardens.org

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10AM-NOON

Soil: the Key to a Healthy Garden

Growing Marvelous Melons

2nd Floor Conference Room M $10; NM $12 Micah Anderson, Langston University Extension Register by Tuesday, May 15 Few things kick off the dog days of summer like watermelon and Oklahoma is a great place to grow them. Join Micah Anderson as he teaches you the ins-andouts of growing various melons, with a focus on watermelons and cantaloupes. Micah will cover the botany and history of the plants, the types of each and will demonstrate planting as he discusses how to care for them, including how to make sure your flowers get pollinated. Each participant will head home with unique seeds to sow in their garden.

JUNE SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10AM-NOON

Tomato Titans: An Introduction to Growing Tomatoes

Saturday, June 2, 10am-Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room and Garden Grounds Carla Grogg, Co-founder of Grogg’s Green Barn M $10; NM $15 Register by Tuesday, May 29

Myriad Kitchen: An Intro to Healthy Cooking

2nd Floor Conference Room M $20; NM $27 Jenny Dunham, Chef with Kam’s Kookery Register by Tuesday, May 8 Treat yourself to a delicious lunch that will taste so good you’ll have trouble believing it’s healthy.

The program includes an overview of eating well and using in-season fresh fruits and vegetables, adding flavor with fresh and dried herbs and best methods for healthy cooking.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1-3PM

Nothing quite beats feasting on a juicy, ripe from-thegarden tomato that you’ve grown yourself. Join us for this introductory class to get you on your way to becoming a Tomato Titan.

We’ll cover some of the fascinating history of the tomato and you’ll learn how to start tomato seeds and transplant their seedlings. Then we’ll get into the nitty gritty of caring for tomatoes as the weather heats up – insect and disease control, proper watering and fertilizing, and the importance of pinching. We’ll cover common problems and their solutions. Participants are welcome to bring photos of their tomatoes for questions and advice.

2nd Floor Conference Room and Garden Grounds M $8; NM $12 Malarie Gotcher, the City of OKC Water Utilities Department Allen Parlier, Closer to Earth Register by Tuesday, June 5 Soil is the foundation of any good garden and a healthy soil is essential in having healthy plants.

In this interactive program you’ll learn the basics of soil and the simple steps to creating great compost. Malarie Gotcher will teach us about soil structure, how to conduct and understand the results of a simple soil test, how to amend your soil and the 10 most common garden weeds (and their solutions).

Allen Parlier will then delve into the key ingredients in any compost, taking you through the steps of starting and maintaining your own compost pile so that you can add this essential ingredient to your soil.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1:30-3:30PM

Garden Maintenance 1

Commonwealth Urban Farms M $14; NM $18 Elia Woods, Gardener and Co-founder of Commonwealth Urban Farms Register by Tuesday, June 19 Elia Woods of Commonwealth will offer a behindthe-scenes visit to her urban farm and address some of the most essential tasks in maintaining a healthy edible garden: watering and fertilizing.

You’ll learn how she irrigates her garden and some simple irrigation techniques such as timers, drip irrigation and implementing your own irrigation system. Elia will also cover fertilizer types, organic options and demonstrate how to apply them. Aspiring and established gardeners will relish this opportunity to visit a fascinating garden and to learn new techniques from a true urban farmer.

Become a member of the Gardens & save on classes.

Join online at myriadgardens.org or email Megan Brown, Membership Manager at mbrown@myriadgardens.org

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Class Reviews!

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 10AM-NOON

Myriad Kitchen: Pies

“I enjoyed everything about the Health and Wellness Retreat!”

Park House M $18; NM $25 Jenny Dunham, Local Chef Register by Tuesday, June 26

– NaRita Anderson

Few things compare to a homemade pie.

Getting the crust right and filling just so can take lots of practice. Expert baker Jenny Dunham will fill you in on the basic ingredients needed for a flaky, delicious crust. She’ll talk types of fillings, from custard to fruit and chocolate and will share her favorite crust and filling recipes. Bring your own 9” pie crust because Jenny will walk you through making your own delectable strawberry pie, from crust to filling.

Save the Dates!

~ “Love the variety of selfcare experiences and making our own products!”

–Jill E.

~ “Loved the retreat!

What a treat!”

Irrigation and Water Conservation Workshop 2nd floor Conference Room and Garden Grounds M $8; NM $12 Register by Tuesday, May 1

Being a good steward of natural resources is a must these days. For the second annual Irrigation and Water Conservation Workshop you will learn the ins-and-outs of irrigating your lawn and plants so you can conserve water, time and money through smart irrigation practices.

Bug Out! Lady Bug Release and Acari Safari

Special thanks to the City of Oklahoma City Water Conservation Program for making this workshop possible.

Friday, July 13

10-11AM Dr. Lou Anella, professor and Director of The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University, will present an overview of landscape irrigation; what it is, why it’s helpful and some best practices. He’ll then discuss a revolutionary irrigation system installed at the OSU Botanic Garden, with tips for bringing the same ideas into your home garden.

Finally, you’ll get hands on experience setting up a drip system together.

Thursday, September 6 SPONSORED BY

~ “I always leave the classes so excited to try everything I learned!”

–Kelli Hargis

~ “All presenters were prepared and knowledgeable.”

-Mike Smith

SPONSORED BY

Flight of the Butterflies Monarch Festival

–Sandi Johnson

11AM-NOON Robert Reaves, Water Conservation Coordinator with the City of Oklahoma City Utilities, will provide a hands-on, practical experience as he shows each of the components in an irrigation system, explaining how they work and how to make basic repairs to any system. He’ll also cover a few DIY options for saving money.

~ “Thanks for the plants from this class. Really appreciate it!”

–Sean Hokenson

~ “This was a great beginner plant course. Well presented.”

–Janet Horner

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A heartfelt thank you to our donors Listed are financial and in-kind donors to the Myriad Gardens Foundation from January 1, 2017 to February 1, 2018

$50,000+

Chickasaw Nation Devon Energy Corporation Inasmuch Foundation OGE Energy Corp.

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum Thunderbird Telecom Pioneers $25,000-$49,999

Anschutz Foundation Bancfirst Continental Resources Kirkpatrick Family Fund Jean & David McLaughlin LaDonna and Herman Meinders Robert H. Meinders Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scaramucci Foundation $10,000 - $24,000

Ad Astra Foundation Downtown OKC Inc. Express Employment Professionals McGee Foundation, Inc. SONIC, America’s Drive-In Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Tinker Federal Credit Union $5000-$9,999

Accel Financial Staffing Cox Communications E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Nancy and George Records Rotary Club of Oklahoma City Stevenson Cancer Center Beth and Jim Tolbert Total Environment, Inc.

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$2,500-$4,999

GARDEN LEADERS

ADG, Inc. Barkocy Construction Annie Bohanon Cimarron River Group Cinnabar Realty Delta Dental Goldfish Swim School Holiday Inn Express Jax Investments Jean I. Everest Foundation Oklahoma City Thunder Tapstone Energy, LLC The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Tulsa Community Foundation Whole Foods Market

Sue Alberti Hilary and Peter Farrell Suzette and Kim Hatfield LaDonna and Herman Meinders Steven Welch

PATRON MEMBERS

Linday & Jonathan Bryant Bridger Cox Corey Farmer Nancy and Barry Grove Bette J. and Frank D. Hill Thomas Kupiec Kristen and David Lam Heidi and Harry Merson Alyce and Ron Page William Paulk Marisa Records Nancy and George J. Records Chris Salyer Phyllis and Roger Strong Nancy H. Tucker BENEFACTORS

Ronald Javitch Robin Spaid Katherine Spaid

$1,000-2,499

Aaron and Gertude Karchmer Memorial Foundation Ackerman McQueen Allied Arts Foundation Pat Barber Calvert’s Plant Interiors Thomas Coniglione James B. Crawley Dean McGee Eye Institute Fidelity Charitable Fred Jones Family Foundation Josephine Freede Amy and Kelly Gray Gray, Blodgett and Company PLLC Ginny and Bob Greenberg Leslie and Cliff Hudson Gail Huneryager Marvin Jirous Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Midtown Vets Jeaneen Naifeh Oklahoma Humanities Kent Phillips Platt College Kent Regens Marsha See Tiffany Self R. L. Sias REHCO Downtown Development, LLC Smith & Pickel Construction, Inc. The Brown Foundation, Inc.

Every effort has been made to present a complete and accurate list of donors. We apologize for any errors or omissions and invite corrections.

$250-$999 Steven C. Agee Laura and Kenneth Ainsworth Ronita and Brian Alford Jerriann and Geoffrey Altshuler American Architectural Foundation American Fidelity Foundation American Plant Products Barbara and Dan Batchelor BC Clark Jewelers BKD Foundation Jil and Tony Boghetich Gerry and Ken Bonds Gwendolyn and Theodore Booker Phyllis L. Brawley Lindsey Brock Lindsay and Jonathan Bryant Wesley Burt Capital West LLC Center For Economic Development Central Liquor Company Kitty and Richard Champlin Joanna M. Champlin and Mr. Shawnee Brittan Carolyn and Jim Clark Clements Foods Foundation Cox Enterprises, LLC Crowe & Dunlevy Shirley E. Dearborn Dobson Technologies Susan and Carl Edwards Irma B. Elliott Nancy P. and Robert Ellis Karen and Warren Filley Chris Fleming H.E. Rainbolt Trust Hall Estill Maureen Heffernan Seyan and John Hefner High Caliper Growing, Inc. Dannie Bea Hightower Linda Horn Linda and Ken Howell Ronnie Irani James H. Everest Family Trust Brenda and Larry Johnson Leadership Square EyeCare M.D. Jirous and Barbara Jirous Foundation Inc Marcum’s Nursery Minick Materials Minnix CPA Mock Foundation Debora and Ron Morey Joanne and David Necco David Neff OKC Beautiful Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Charles Oppenheim Allen Paine Paycom

Glenda Payne Plant Wisdom Garden Center Precure Nursery & Garden Center Stacy and Andy Rine Lynn and John Robberson Joe D. Rockett Science Museum Oklahoma Shirley Ben Shanker Beth and Carl Shortt Anne and Gregory Skuta Lee Allan Smith Barry Switzer Avis and Phil Scaramucci TLC Nursery & Greenhouses Donna and Blake Wade Renate and Charles E. Wiggin Roy H. Williams Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C. Teleflora Tracey and Charles M. Zeeck $1-$249 Robert Allee Dustin Allen American Fidelity Assurance Company Vivian Armitage Sterling S. Baker Chriss and William Barnes Kent Barton Karen Beckman Eloise Bentley Alison and Thomas Berger Debbie and Bob Blackburn Elizabeth and G.T. Blankenship Sharon and John Bozalis Priscilla Jordan Braun Antoinette Castillo Ruth and Richard Charnay Janie and Bill Comstock Glenda and Greg Crotchett Suzanne and Stan Cunningham Joan DaRos David Dautenhahn James Dempster Mary Ann and Rowland Denman Max D’Souza Dena M. Ellis Robert Eskridge Jay Farber Corey Farmer Keri and Brent Foster Kris and Bill Frankfurt Joan Frates Nan K. Frates Friends of David Holt Conner Fuhr Susan Grossman Mary Ann and Don W. Haskins David Henderson Kathyrn Hewitt Millie and Johnson Hightower Rachel and David Holt Mary and Richard Houston

Audrey Huffman Angie Jarvis Judy Jordan Cathy and Frank Keating Karleen and Mike Krywucki Peg Kunneman Julie and Stephen LaFollette Linda Lambert Thomas Lazarski Karen and Robert P. Luke Patti and Richard Marshall Kathryn McCoy Linda and Joseph A. McKenzie Melvin Moran Oklahoma United Methodist - Circle of Care, Inc. Alyce and Ronald Page Richard M. Parker June and William L. Parry Suzanne Peck Donita and R. Curtis Phillips Jan Prestwood James Prock Daniel W. Pullin Joy and Roger Quinn Republic Bank & Trust Melba Rhinehart Anna Robertson Susan Robertson Grace and Patrick Ryan David Scott Janice and Lee Segell Jeanne H. Smith Janelle and Stover Smith Meghan Spears Amy and Roger Spring Marsha and Allan Storjohann Marilyn Summers Linda and Hatton Sumner Dorothy and Udho Thadani The Office of James Burnett, Inc The Willa Dean Johnson 2012 Revocable Trust Kym Thompson Gena Timberman Tom Johnson Investments Tropical Plant Leasing Service United Way of Central Oklahoma Cindy and Chris Western Linda Whittington Kathy Williams Carol and Harry Woods Christie and Ron Woodson Yvonne and Denver W. Woolsey Anne and Dick Workman Pao Lee and Kaying Yang Carolyn and Don Zachritz IN-KIND DONORS 405 Brewing Company 405 Yoga A Pet Emporium A Date With Iris Allied Arts Foundation Always Greener

Barking Dog Bakery Bella Forte Bricktown Starbucks Broadway Wine Merchants Calvert’s Plant Interiors Carl Shortt Colcord Hotel Coop Ale Works Dobson Dust Bowl OKC Flint Floral and Hardy Full Circle Books Harding Charter Prep High School Harkins Theater Holliday Inn Express and Suites House of Clay Howard Brothers Jeanne Morgan Little Caesar’s Matt Josef Maureen Heffernan Minick Materials Mode Boutique National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Neighbors Coffee Oklahoma Banana Dist. Co. Inc. Oklahoma City Ballet Oklahoma City Dodgers Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Company, Inc Pitchfork in the Park Platt College Poncho Liquortown Pop’s REHCO Downtown Development, LLC Republic National Distributing Company Robert Carson Rodan and Fields Savory Spice Company Science Museum Oklahoma Scissortail Gifts Select Wines & Spirits Shawn Rogers Skirvin Hilton Sonic Drive-In Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply Super Cao Nguyen The General Store The Greenhouse Inc. The Learning Tree The Painted Door Viceroy at Ambassador Hotel Topgolf Trader Joe’s Trochtas Udander Whole Foods Market OKC Wine & Palette

Every effort has been made to present a complete and accurate list of donors. We apologize for any errors or omissions and invite corrections.

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Support the Gardens

What our members and donors are saying about the Gardens:

30 YEARS

1988 2018

From a dream to a destination. During the last three decades, Myriad Botanical Gardens has grown into a world-class garden and public space improving the quality of life in Oklahoma City.

Celebrate with us. Give a gift today and help us grow for the next 30 years.

Our family loves visiting the Crystal Bridge, Children’s Garden and splash pad at the Gardens. And the events they put on are amazing. The Gardens are one of our favorite places to go with our kids and is always somewhere we make sure to take friends and family to when they visit as well!

Kyle and Erin Youngs, Members The Myriad Botanical Gardens are important to the economic development of our city. In addition to the numerous events that bring more than 500,000 residents and tourists to the gardens, the vibrancy and revitalization of the area encourages people to want to live and work downtown.

Cathy O’Conner, Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City

Members get free admission into 300+ Public Gardens Members of the Myriad Gardens receive special admission privileges and discounts at more than 300 gardens through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP). Membership supports the Gardens’ continued success and is 100 percent tax deductible. Members also receive free admission to one of Oklahoma’s most treasured landmarks, the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Individual/Dual membership is $50 and the family membership is $65.

BOOK A GROUP TOUR! Book online at myriadgardens.org/tours. For more information contact Lily Christman, (405) 445-5162, email lchristman@myriadgardens.org.

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Myriad Botanical Gardens is a special place.

The gardens are all spectacular, especially the Prairie Garden. Learning opportunities abound with the many educational workshops and children’s activities.

Bill Farris, Prairie Wind Nursery The Wellness Retreat was a welcome respite for a special group of friends. We spent an entire day focused on our health and well-being through activities ranging from yoga to making our own facial masks and herbal vinegars to learning to mediate. I would do it every year!

Debra Levy Martinelli, Class Participant We love Pumpkinville in the Children’s Garden, picnics on the hills, the Thunder Fountain, the Crystal Bridge, Saturdays with Santa, Sonic Movie Nights, and the unique classes offered. The Gardens are an oasis for us in the middle of our busy lives, where we go to spend time together outside and always leave feeling refreshed.

Kiley Valentas, Member

THANK YOU OU VOLUNTEERS

Take Advantage of your Gardens’ membership with our Green Thumb Partners Members of the Gardens receive discounts at participating garden and nursery related stores throughout Oklahoma City.

To receive your discount, just show your current Myriad Gardens membership card at the time of purchase.

Thanks to the students from the University of Oklahoma who volunteered in the Gardens on Saturday, April 14, 2018. They were participating in the OU Big Event, a campus wide community service project held each year in the spring. More than 6,000 students visit over 160 job sites in order to serve the surrounding community to say “thank-you” for everything they do for OU! The students stained the benches in the Children’s Garden and the dog park.

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Seeking Volunteers to Help in the Gardens The Gardens offers a fun variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, youth and groups that can easily fit into your schedule.

Choose from: SPECIAL EVENTS The Gardens hosts a variety of events year-round that could not happen without volunteers. Volunteers serve on planning committees, help with event setup, assist with children’s crafts, story times, registration, and more. This is perfect for both individuals and groups that only want to volunteer one time, or those who want to volunteer regularly. See pages 8-9 for a list of events.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS The Education Department is always looking for dedicated volunteers to lead indoor and outdoor tours, act as a garden greeter and/or become children’s program leaders. If you are a natural

teacher or simply love plants and want to share your enthusiasm by learning to lead our education programs, this is an area that always needs additional help. Tour guides and children’s program leaders must become Partner Volunteers and pass a background check.

HORTICULTURE As a horticulture volunteer, you would help to maintain the landscaping throughout the Crystal Bridge and the outside Gardens. This could range from weeding, planting/removing annuals, picking up dead/yellow leaves and possible plant exhibit work. If you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors, this is the job for you!

For more information email Megan Brown at mbrown@myriadgardens.org

Last fall Cox Communication volunteers assisted with the tremendously successful Tree For All event! Thank you.

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Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Gardens All Gardens Members Receive Two Free Tickets

Photo byLaura McAfee Photography

Book the Park House Events Center for Your Event With a striking panoramic view of the grounds, breathtaking sunsets, and nighttime glow of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, the Park House Events Center is the premier location for your next special occasion. This space was designed to entertain and is perfect for corporate events, wedding ceremonies and receptions, networking events, birthday celebrations and more.

Contact our rentals team today to find out more about the Park House Events Center and all our party venues and banquet halls at rentals@myriadgardens.org.

‘Jardin do Amor/Garden of Love’ Works by Skip Hill On exhibit in the south lobby through the end of June, see ‘Jardin do Amor/ Garden of Love’ featuring works by Oklahoma artist Skip Hill.

Skip creates color rich and lyrical art exuding moods of epicurean delights in a mélange of sensual and sensory experience. See Skip’s works of art drawn on the walls of the South Lobby featuring botanicals along with birds and more!

FREE to the public during Crystal Bridge hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. Proceeds from art sales benefit the Myriad Gardens Foundation

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Step back in time to the Elizabethan era with complimentary tickets to Shakespeare in the Park as a part of your Gardens membership benefits this year. The venerable Oklahoma City-based theater company will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Richard III on the Myriad Gardens Water Stage in June and September respectively. Relax and enjoy an evening of the Bard in the middle of this beautiful downtown oasis.

MEMBERS! All Gardens members receive two free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, free entry into the Crystal Bridge Conservatory yearround and free ice skate rental with purchase of admission at the Devon Ice Rink. Additionally, members may skip the line and enter the Children’s Garden Festival in June and Pumpkinville in October for free, and attend educational classes and programs at a reduced rate.

Join today and help us create events and memorable moments for you, your family and your city.

For more information and a full list of benefits visit myriadgardens.org or call Megan Brown at 445-7087.

Arts Council of OKC’s Sunday Twilight Concerts return to Gardens in June Enjoy a FREE concert every Sunday on the Grand Lawn at the Myriad Gardens from June - August. Show time is 7:30 - 9 p.m. Bring your family and a picnic and enjoy the great music. Band line-up to be announced closer to June.

Visit artscouncilokc.org.

Pitchfork in the Park is now open for its second season in the Gardens!

Located on the northeast corner of the Myriad Gardens, the friendly outdoor diner offers sandwiches, hot dogs, sides, hamburgers, drinks, ice cream and more. Their most popular frozen treats are their specialty popsicles. See the menu below. Members get a 10 percent discount at Pitchfork in the Park

HOURS:

Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-2pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday, Noon-8pm Pitchfork in the Park closes during inclement weather. Keep updated, follow their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @PitchforkinthePark

EVERYONE LOVES THEIR Hand Crafted Popsicles

Crystal Bridge (all-natural pop with seasonal fruit (kiwi, strawberry and mango) Lime Vanilla Pistacio Kiwi Mango Mango Chile Watermelon Strawberries and Cream Cookies and Cream Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Grandma Etta’s Pecan

Ice Cream

AAA Root beer Float Dreamcicle Float Junio Cup or Cone Waffle Cone

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Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Okla. City, OK Permit No. 100

301 WEST RENO OKL AHOMA CIT Y, OK 73102 myriadgardens.org

CRYSTAL BRIDGE TROPICAL CONSERVATORY

OPEN DAILY: MON-SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 11AM-5PM

$8 Adults; $7 Seniors (62+), Active Military, Students (13-19); $5 Children 4-12; FREE for Members & Children Under 4