Oklahoma Monarch Conservation Action Plan Launch Party - OKC
Giddy up monarch fans! It’s time to lasso your sidekicks and come party with us! Our great state is getting a new roadmap for monarch and pollinator conservation in Oklahoma. Join us as we kickoff and celebrate a new version of Oklahoma’s Monarch Conservation Action Plan!
What is the Action Plan? We thought you’d never ask! It’s our north star, our strategic plan designed to help save the monarchs from further decline and was developed by the Oklahoma Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative (one of our shining star programs) in collaboration with more than 60 amazing partners over the past two years. The Action Plan will create more resources for the public, more pollinator conservation partnerships and result in more high-quality monarch habitat throughout the state. Yeehaw!
Learn what the plan is all about by playing the interactive Action Plan Roadmap Tour. Complete the activity and get entered to win prizes!
Snag some native plants for your garden from local nursery vendors.
Check out our new monarch and milkweed merchandise.
Hoot and holler for our superstar conservation partners as we honor them with much deserved awards.
Bid on the silent auction featuring handcrafted treasures from artisans in Michoacán, Mexico plus, behind the scenes experiences at our local zoos and breweries.
Participate in the 50/50 caterpillar CASH raffle.
Enjoy a tasty bite to eat from local food trucks and refresh with ice cold, local beer on tap!
Get festive with pollinator themed face painting.
Design your own antennae at our DIY antennae station.
Color your own “Save the Monarchs” License Plate.
Oklahoma Monarch Conservation Action Plan Launch Party - Tulsa
Giddy up monarch fans! It’s time to lasso your sidekicks and come party with us! Our great state is getting a new roadmap for monarch and pollinator conservation in Oklahoma. Join us as we kickoff and celebrate a new version of Oklahoma’s Monarch Conservation Action Plan!
What is the Action Plan? We thought you’d never ask! It’s our north star, our strategic plan designed to help save the monarchs from further decline and was developed by the Oklahoma Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative (one of our shining star programs) in collaboration with more than 60 amazing partners over the past two years. The Action Plan will create more resources for the public, more pollinator conservation partnerships and result in more high-quality monarch habitat throughout the state. Yeehaw!
Learn what the plan is all about by playing the interactive Action Plan Roadmap Tour. Complete the activity and get entered to win prizes!
Snag some native plants for your garden from local nursery vendors.
Check out our new monarch and milkweed merchandise.
Hoot and holler for our superstar conservation partners as we honor them with much deserved awards.
Bid on the silent auction featuring handcrafted treasures from artisans in Michoacán, Mexico plus, behind the scenes experiences at our local zoos and breweries.
Participate in the 50/50 caterpillar CASH raffle.
Enjoy a tasty bite to eat from local food trucks and refresh with ice cold, local beer on tap!
Get festive with pollinator themed face painting.
Design your own antennae at our DIY antennae station.
Color your own “Save the Monarchs” License Plate.
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
OKC Native Plant Nursery Crawl
A few ONPN native plant growers are hosting a Native Nursery Crawl and they want you to join them. Come by and check out some native plant nurseries, get your plants for fall planting, talk to all your plant friends, enjoy some great food and drink, and listen to some fabulous music. What more could you ask for? There will be four locations:
STOP 1: Lia’s Garden at CommonWealth, 1016 NW 32ND St OKC, featuring Indian Tacos by Indian Youth Empowerment Project.
STOP 2: Blue House Urban Farm, 721 NW 28th St OKC.
STOP 3: OKC Beautiful lot, 1401 NW 1st St OKC, featuring multiple native plant vendors including Prairie Flora Co, Sanctuary Gardens, All Tomorrows Prairies, and vibes by Okies for Monarchs and more to come.
STOP 4: Native Plants Nursery, 1330 NW 1st St OKC, featuring Stonecloud Brewing Company and DJ Brent Byers.
ONPN Native Plant Fest - TULSA
Save the date! The ONPN Fall Native Plant Festival will be taking place this year in Tulsa. More info coming soon.
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
Native Plant Professionals Conference
GROW + DESIGN + CARE
Join Us for the 3rd Annual ONPN Professionals Conference!
The Oklahoma Native Plant Network (ONPN) is thrilled to invite you to our 3rd annual professionals focused conference! This all-day event will bring together native plant growers, landscapers, municipal horticulturists and anyone that is interested in increasing their native plant knowledge. We hope to connect like minded folks for a series of engaging and informative lectures and discussions.
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, design, maintenance and ecological horticulture.
Featured Speakers & Topics:
Neil Diboll
Consulting Ecologist at Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI)
A pioneer in the native plant industry and recognized internationally as an expert in native plant ecology, Neil Diboll has dedicated his life to the propagation of native plants, promoting their benefits and furthering their use in gardens, landscapes and restoration projects. His work emphasizes aesthetics, sustainability, and ecological compatibility with the land. The essence of Neil’s philosophy is that we, as stewards of the planet, must work to preserve and increase the diversity of native plants and animals, with which we share our world. The protection of our natural heritage and our soil and water resources is essential to maintaining a high quality of life for today, and for future generations to come. In 2013 Neil was the recipient of the Great American Gardeners Award from the American Horticultural Society. The Gardeners Guide to Prairie Plants The Gardeners Guide to Prairie Plants is valuable reference book by Neil, co-authored with Hilary Cox.
Why Native?
An overview of the “why” behind the native plant movement. Learn about best practices for growing invertebrate and bird safe plants as well as resources for plant selection.
Bare Root Production
Jordan Gee and Georgia Riggs, Owners of All Tomorrows Prairies (Tulsa, OK)
Jordan and Georgia will be sharing their experiences pertaining to growing quality plants while relying less on plastic containers and more on sustainable materials.
Robust Roots - Plug Production
Joshua Platter, Prairie Flora Co. (OKC, OK)
Josh will be sharing best practices to ensure healthy plants with happy roots in the tight confines of plug trays.
Naturalistic Planting Care in Public Spaces Panel
Hear from horticulture pros from Scissortail Park in OKC, The Gathering Place in Tulsa and Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery
There will be mini presentations and then a Q+A panel to discuss the trials and triumphs of managing large scale native landscapes.
Registration Fees:
$25 Student tickets (Scholarships available but must stay the whole day to be reimbursed)
$40 ONPN Members / $25 each additional co-worker/employee
$50 non members / $30 each additional co-worker/employee
Registration opens September 23rd. -
Contact Katie Huskerson for additional information 405.255.4335
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room. Email giannabarolin@gmail.com for more information.
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
T.O.N.Y. Tour
Get inspired by local gardeners that have made the switch to Oklahoma's gorgeous and resilient Native Plants!
Where : Greater Paseo Area
A brochure will be available the day of! You can start the tour at any stop you'd like! Just present your digital ticket at whichever stop you choose. Snag your brochure and get touring!
T.O.N.Y. is a self-guided tour – you begin and end where and when you like.
The tour will happen RAIN or SHINE
Children 13 and younger FREE
Tickets
$8 Presale
$10 Day-of
Children 13 and younger FREE
All ticket sales go into logistics of the event!
Any excess will be donated to the O.N.P.S.
***Refunds will be available up to 7 days before the event***
Plant Vendors
Prairie Wind Nursery
Duck Creek Farms
Peyton's Potting Shed
Wild Roots
Prairie Flora Co.
Sanctuary Garden
Blue House Urban Farm
Native Plants OKC
Lia's Garden
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT - https://oknativeplants.org/tony-tour-2026
Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour & Native Plant Sale
The Tulsa Audubon Society is hosting the 33rd annual tour of Tulsa area gardens and yards that feature native and wildlife-friendly plants, along with a plant sale from nurseries with native and wildlife friendly plants.
This self-guided tour incudes five homes around the Midtown/South Tulsa areas.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9-5
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Noon - 5
Tickets are $8 in advance ($10 in-person) and kids under 13 are free. Do not forget your wagon!
Okies for Monarchs Plant & Pollinator Festival
Okies for Monarchs is bringing the Pollinator Party to Elk City!
Okies for Monarchs is bringing together native plant growers, conservation organizations, educators, and community members to celebrate pollinators while creating lasting habitat.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, May 2 (12:00-4:00pm)
Location: Arrowhead Community Center, Elk City
600 Western Dr, Elk City, OK 73644 (Located directly on historic Route 66)
Outdoor event with indoor space available in case of rain
Plenty of parking
On-site café inside the community center
What’s planned:
Native plant and pollinator-focused vendors
Educational booths and a few speakers (to be determined)
Wild Roots and Sanctuary Gardens already confirmed as plant vendors
Installation of an additional 100 square feet of pollinator habitat at the site. (This is an expansion of the habitat planted this fall in partnership with KOB)
100 milkweed plants being given away to the community
Surf Bar Food Truck on site
Jenks Herb-n-Plant Festival
The annual Jenks Herb-n-Plant Festival is hosted along Main Street in downtown Jenks with booths featuring native plants, herbs, garden decor, and much more.
Be sure to visit our ONPN professional members and do not forget your wagon.
This event is free and all ages.
More information here: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.18836/47792
Sand Springs Herbal Affair & Festival
The annual Sand Springs Herbal Affair & Festival takes place in the historic downtown Sand Springs and features vendors offering herbs, perennials, native and heirlooms plants, along with herbal products, gardening supplies and folk art.
Visit our ONPN professional members and do not forget your wagon.
This event is free and all ages.
More information here: https://www.sandspringsok.gov/118/Herbal-Affair-Festival
ONPN Monthly Meeting - Tulsa
The Root Coworking - East Village
110 South Hartford Avenue,
Tulsa, OK, 74120
Free parking available on East 2nd Street.
At the southeast entrance, text 918-232-8867 to unlock external door and for instructions to the meeting room.
ONPN SPRING FESTIVAL at STASH
Let’s kick of the planting season with a PARTY!
Join us Saturday April 11th for Norman's 3rd annual Native Plant Festival hosted by ONPN and Stash! This event features plant vendors and info booths along with food trucks & live music for a celebration of native plants.
Find affordable varieties that benefit pollinators, Oklahoma-native plants. Plants that flourish in the shade or sun— truly something for every garden!
Pollinators need our help, and native plants are what they feed off of best. Invite your friends + family to join in the fun on Saturday, April 11th from 9-3pm at 412 E Main St in Downtown Norman.
This festival is even bigger than ever with more plants, better parking, and a "plant corral"-- drop off your plants in the alley and swing by with your car for easy pick up! Handicap parking available
This festival is Free and all are welcome.
We promise you’re not gonna wanna miss it!
SpringFest at Woodward Park
Woodward Park
2435 South Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK, 74114
The Tulsa Garden Center is hosting the 71st Annual SpringFest at Woodward Park on April 11, 2026.
Visit our ONPN professional members and many other vendors.
The event is free and all ages.
More information here: https://www.tulsagardencenter.org/springfest
The Welcoming Garden Speakers Series - Tulsa
The Welcoming Garden Speakers Series
Creating natural spaces and coexisting with wildlife
Join the Oklahoma Native Plant Network for The Welcoming Garden Speaker Series: Creating Natural Spaces and Coexisting with Wildlife, an inspiring afternoon dedicated to building healthier landscapes and learning how to live in harmony with the wildlife around us. This special event features nationally recognized authors Heather Holm and Nancy Lawson, two leading voices in ecological gardening and wildlife-friendly practices.
Discover how creating natural spaces with native plants can support pollinators, birds, and biodiversity, while also learning practical, compassionate approaches to coexisting with wildlife in our yards and communities. Whether you’re a gardener, conservationist, or simply curious about nature, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration.
The afternoon will include engaging talks, Q&A sessions, book signings, and opportunities to connect with local conservation nonprofits and organizations working across Oklahoma.
Come learn, connect, and be inspired to create welcoming spaces for both people and wildlife.
* Free to attend – registration is required.
REGISTER HERE Doors open at 1:00. First speaker begins at 2:00.
Thank you to our partner organizations for helping make this FREE event possible:
HOST SPONSOR : Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
Tulsa Audubon Society
Okies for Monarchs
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
WildCare Oklahoma
Yard by Yard
Blue Thumb
University of Central Oklahoma
The Welcoming Garden Speaker Series - Edmond
The Welcoming Garden Speaker Series
-Creating natural spaces and coexisting with wildlife
Join the Oklahoma Native Plant Network for The Welcoming Garden Speaker Series: Creating Natural Spaces and Coexisting with Wildlife, an inspiring evening dedicated to building healthier landscapes and learning how to live in harmony with the wildlife around us. This special event features nationally recognized authors Heather Holm and Nancy Lawson, two leading voices in ecological gardening and wildlife-friendly practices.
Discover how creating natural spaces with native plants can support pollinators, birds, and biodiversity, while also learning practical, compassionate approaches to coexisting with wildlife in our yards and communities. Whether you’re a gardener, conservationist, or simply curious about nature, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration.
The evening will include engaging talks, Q&A sessions, book signings, and opportunities to connect with local conservation nonprofits and organizations working across Oklahoma.
Come learn, connect, and be inspired to create welcoming spaces for both people and wildlife.
* Free to attend – registration is required.
REGISTER HERE - Doors open at 4:30. First speaker begins at 5:30.
Thank you to our partner organizations for helping make this FREE event possible:
HOST SPONSOR - University of Central Oklahoma
Tulsa Audubon Society
Okies for Monarchs
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
WildCare Oklahoma
Yard by Yard
Blue Thumb
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
Members Plant ID Party + Potluck
Thanks for being an ONPN Member!
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)
Okies for Monarchs Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Party
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
ONPN Plant Sale at Oxley Nature Center
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
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