Programs

Programs

Please consult the Oxley Calendar of Events for specific dates of programs
For programs that require registration, please call the center at 918-596-9054 to register

Junior Naturalists

Ages 8-12 years
Two Sessions Available, Either the Second or Fourth Saturday monthly
One Saturday per month | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Must commit to 9-month program, September 2022 - May 2023

Through hands-on learning experiences and hikes along the trails, we hope to nurture a sense of wonder about the natural world and teach children to appreciate, protect, and preserve our unique and diverse wildlife and their habitats.

Regular Cost: 
$100 for program or $10 per session
For ONCA Members: 
$50 for program or $5 per session
Learn more and enroll now by contacting Oxley staff at (918) 596-9054 or emailing oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

Seedlings

Ages 1-5 + Caregiver

2nd Tuesday of every month (except June, July, and August) and a second one the Friday following the second Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Bring your little ones for a fun time outside or natural craft activity. Registration is required Free for Members, Non-members $5 per session.

Full Moon Walk

All ages

Select Dates
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 
Small, guided groups explore the Nature Center by night, without flashlights, learning to use senses other than sight. Preregistration required. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.  

Butterfly Walk

All ages

4th Saturday Apr-Oct
10:30 am - Noon 

Stroll the grounds in search of butterflies on the 3rd Saturday of each month from Apr. to Oct.  

Wildflower Walk

All ages

3rd Saturday of each month
10:30 am - Noon 

Join us for a monthly walk to find out more about the lives of the plants in our habitats. 

Bird Walk

All ages

1st Saturday of each month
8:00 am - 9:45 am
An Oxley staff member will lead a bird walk every month for all ages. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them, and meet at the Nature Center.   

Second Saturday Sketchers

Teens through adults

Select Saturdays
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Do you want to develop your perception and ability to draw and paint nature? Oxley Nature Center is now offering a monthly nature sketching group, meeting on the second Saturday of each month in Spring and Summer. 

Lecture Series

All ages

Select Dates
Oxley Nature Center offers a rich resource for nature related studies. Several schools and higher institutions use this area for a variety of studies. Check the Oxley Calendar for upcoming lectures being presented throughout the year..

Tulsa Audubon Young People's Seasonal Bird Walk

All ages

Select Dates
8:30 am–10:30 am 

 All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your own binoculars if you have them, but Tulsa Audubon has binoculars to loan for the morning. Kids age 10 and under should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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