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Please join us for an early evening of plant identification fun, food, and community.
Micah Friedman will be leading a plant ID demonstration, then we'll break into teams to put our plant identification skills into practice. Terrain will be mostly flat and ample parking is available. Restrooms onsite. We will conclude with a potluck meal. Please bring a dish to share, a set of utensils, plate and napkin. Drinks will be provided.

Other helpful items to pack: Refillable water bottle, bug spray, comfy, closed toe shoes.

WHO CAN ATTEND?
ONPN Student, Individual, Family Memberships as well as Professional Members. Family friendly!
Not a member and would like to join? You can do that HERE.

Martin Park Nature Center Information:
Park Amenities

• 2.5 miles of woodland trails.

• Visitor Center with live animals, nature learning library and restrooms.

• ADA Accessible INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Trail, a half-mile trail that provides users with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor world in a meaningful way.

• Picnic pavilion, seating up to 30 & available for rent.

• Nature-themed playground. 

Martin Park Ordinances & Rules

To preserve Martin Park as a specialty nature area and make the park experience more enjoyable for all of our visitors, we ask everyone to abide by the following rules and ordinances:

• No fires (Municipal Code 38-90)

• Smoking or use of any tobacco products are prohibited (Municipal Code No 30-471)

• No fishing or hunting

• No swimming or wading (Municipal Code No 38-145)

• Bicycles are not allowed in the park

• Releasing of animals is prohibited (Municipal Code No 38-93)

• Feeding of wildlife is NOT allowed

• Stay on the designated trails

• Pets of any kind are STRICTLY PROHIBITED (Municipal Code No 38-93). ADA service animals are welcome. ESA not recognized.

• Cameras are welcome and encouraged, but the use of drones or unmanned aircraft is strictly forbidden (Municipal Code No 38-99).

• Weapons of any kind are prohibited, except those firearms as permitted by state law. (Municipal Code Article X)

Celebrate fall festivals and general meeting.

Native Plant & Pollinator Party 

October 11th, 11:30am - 3:30 pm

Hey Southeastern Oklahoma! Okies for Monarchs is coming to you on Saturday, October 11 to ask for your help to save the monarchs and our other pollinator friends! We will be in Calera at the Choctaw Cultural Center from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm with native wildflowers and milkweed for sale. Additionally, we will have experts on hand to answer your questions and provide presentations that are full of helpful knowledge and useful tips for your monarch-saving adventures! And not only that, we’ll also have FREE MILKWEED* at the Okies for Monarchs booth.

Confirmed Vendors:

Okies for Monarchs

OG&E

Oklahoma Native Plant Network

Oklahoma Native Plant Society

Sanctuary Gardens

Mann's Greenhouses

Johnston Seed

Tulsa, are you ready for the first official ONPN native plant sale?
Come out to the beautiful Mary K. Oxley Nature Center on October 4th from 10am-2pm for a day of plants and community under the shade of their Shumard oaks! Bring your gardening questions, as we'll have 8 Oklahoma local vendors ready to help you find the right plants for your garden (that's right, even dry shade!). We look forward to seeing you there!

Address and supplemental directions to the Oxley visitor center: 6700 Mohawk Blvd. Tulsa, Ok 74115. Once you have entered Mohawk Park, follow the road and make your first left after the zoo. Follow this road for one mile to the entrance to the nature center.

Vendor list:

Painted Prairie Nursery
Life-Affirming Farm
Prairie Flora Co
Wild Roots
Sanctuary Gardens
Duck Creek Farms
All Tomorrow's Prairies

Non Profit Partners:

Okies for Monarchs
Oklahoma Native Plant Network
Tulsa Bird Collaborative

Monarchs in the Park Festival exists to educate and celebrate with the citizens of Norman the value of the migration of the monarch butterfly. The FIFTH ANNUAL festival will feature native plant sales, games and crafts, pollinator and gardening experts, demonstrations, food trucks, and a special pollinator parade for the whole family. 
For more information visit: https://www.normanok.gov/monarchs-park

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate native plants and the people who love them. This year, we’re excited to announce a new, larger venue: The MAC at Mitch Park, located at 2733 Marilyn Williams Dr, Edmond, OK. With ample parking and more space for vendors, it’s the perfect place to grow our festival community!

Festival Theme: “Hands on Native Plants”

This year’s theme reflects our many hands-on presentations and opportunities for learning and exploration.

Event Schedule

• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Early Plant Shopping!
  Shop a wide variety of native plants and other merchandise from your favorite vendors. Vendors will remain available throughout the day until 3:00 p.m.

• 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Free Educational Sessions
  Learn from expert speakers and native plant professionals during engaging indoor and outdoor presentations.

Educational Presentations

11:00 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Aaron Cain
“Establishing Native Plants in Challenging Conditions”
Aaron is the Parks Crew Manager for Westside Edmond Parks. His team is responsible for planting, soil amendments, bed maintenance, and managing native grasslands and trees. This informative indoor presentation will be a great start to the afternoon sessions.

12:00 p.m. – Guided Native Plant Hike with Sean Washington
Explore the natural area west of The MAC—an unmowed section of land that has become a haven for native plant and animal species. Sean Washington, a naturalist, science communicator, and founder/president of The Young Naturalist’s Club, will guide the hike and provide species identification and ecological insights.

1:00 p.m. – Wetland Bed Demonstration with Aaron Cain
Join Aaron outdoors for a live demonstration on wetland bed installation and plant selection, continuing the hands-on theme of the festival.

2:00 p.m. – Upland Prairie Demo with Marilyn Stewart
Marilyn Stewart of Wild Things Nursery (Seminole, OK) will present a hands-on session focused on upland prairie plants. Marilyn and her husband Ken have spent over 20 years helping Oklahomans grow beautiful native landscapes. Don’t miss this opportunity to wish her well in her recent retirement!

Additional Activities

Throughout the day, join in the Virtual BioBlitz at Mitch Park! Open to all ages, this interactive event encourages participants to document plant and animal species they find around the park. (Details provided below.)

We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day full of plants, people, and hands-on learning. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to native plants, there’s something for everyone!

Native Plant and other Commercial Vendors

• All Tomorrow’s Prairies 

• Blue House Urban Farm

• Duck Creek Farms

• Frogfruit Fruit Gardening Consulting

• Johnston Seed

• Lia’s Garden    

• Mann’s Greenhouses/Pollinators and Prairies

• Midwest Propagation Nursery

• Minick Materials

• Native Plants OKC      

• Northeast Farmer’s Market

• Oklahoma Wildflower Market

• Owl Creek Farm

• Prairie Flora Company

• Prairie Wind Nursery                   

• Sanctuary Gardens 

• Sustainable Gardening Solutions 

• Tinroof Studios

• Wild Roots

Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:

City of Edmond

CLS and Associates

Midwest Propagation Nursery

Minick Materials

Native Plants Nursery

Okies for Monarchs

Oklahoma Native Plant Society

Join Us for the 2nd Annual ONPN Grower’s Workshop!

The Oklahoma Native Plant Network (ONPN) is thrilled to invite you to our second annual Grower’s Workshop! This all-day event will bring together native plant enthusiasts, growers, and experts for a series of engaging and informative presentations tailored to growers of all scales.

We’ve assembled an outstanding lineup of experienced professionals who will share practical insights and proven strategies across a range of topics essential to native plant production and ecological horticulture.

Featured Speakers & Topics:

Natasha Thomas-North
Growing Center Manager, Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries (Baldwin, KS)
Natasha will discuss operating a large-scale, ecologically driven nursery. Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries operates five facilities, employs over 100 staff, and works on restoration projects in 38 states. Their commitment to using locally sourced seed genotypes sets a national standard for restoration nursery practices.

Elia Woods
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Lia’s Garden (Oklahoma City, OK)
Elia will present on climate-friendly greenhouse design, highlighting three alternative heating systems: compost, climate batteries, and thermal mass. She’ll also showcase her DIY germination chambers and offer guidance on building your own low-energy propagation systems—ideal for growers from hobbyists to professionals.

Bill Farris
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Prairie Wind Nursery (Noble, OK)
Bill will share strategies for effective seed stratification and techniques to overcome challenging vernalization requirements for native species.

Cedric Leblanc
Owner, Sanctuary Gardens (Norman, OK)
Cedric will delve into propagation techniques using soft tissue and hardwood cuttings, as well as divisions. He’ll explain when cloning is most appropriate and why, offering valuable advice for optimizing plant reproduction.

Susan Chambers
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Rose Rock Landscape and Design (Midwest City, OK)
Susan will present the results of native grass germination trials and explore the differences between germination-specific and general-purpose growing media.

Registration:
Nonmember – $150.00
ONPN Member – $100.00
-10 Scholarships Available - Email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com and tell us why you would like to attend and your current favorite Oklahoma Native Plant.

Contact Jordan Gee for additional information 918-855-3744.

Whether you’re a backyard grower, nursery owner, or restoration professional, this workshop offers something for everyone interested in advancing native plant production in Oklahoma.

Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.

Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.

Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.