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Fri 09/09/22
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Garden Party in the Park Friends of Will Rogers Gardens
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Sat 09/24/22
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Fall Mushroom Foraging
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Event ID: 44496 |
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Please join us as we discuss a variety of edible mushrooms and other fungi you can find in the wild during Autumn/Fall. We will have fresh mushrooms on-site to learn what to look for when out in the wild. We will also talk about their look-alikes and some delicious recipes. We will have foraging brochures and field guides available for viewing after class.
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Date: Sat Sep 24 |
Time: 10:00am-11:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: Free |
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Sat 10/22/22
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Composting with Fungi
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Event ID: 44497 |
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Fungi are an integral part of composting. They help break down dead plants and create new opportunities for other microbes and organisms to thrive. Fungi are also used in Bioremediation projects to help clean contaminated soil and prevent soil erosion. |
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Date: Sat Oct 22 |
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm |
Location: Will Rogers Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: Free |
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Sat 06/04/22
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Bonsai Hypertufa Container Making
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Event ID: 45454 |
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This is the weekend for Bonsai at Will Rogers Gardens! Come make a container reminiscent of those used for bonsai. Go home with a container for your plants while learning the techniques used to make more yourself. The Central Oklahoma Bonsai Society will be showing off their beautiful trees in the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition building this same day! After making your container go visit this free showing of amazing plants! |
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Date: Sat Jun 4 |
Time: 8:00am-11:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Gardens |
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Ages: 16+ |
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Cost: $25 |
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Sat 07/30/22
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Attracting Butterflies to your Garden
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Event ID: 45582 |
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Oklahoma Gardeners Association member Janet Horner will show you how easy it is to have a successful butterfly garden. Janet will explain the key steps in site location and in plant selection.
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Date: Sat Jul 30 |
Time: 10:00am-11:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Building |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: $5 |
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Sat 09/17/22
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OGA Program
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Thu 10/06/22
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Compost Educational Event
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Sat 10/08/22
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Milkjug Seed Starting
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Thu 10/13/22
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All About Autumn Floral Arranging Class
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Event ID: 47790 |
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Join us as we teach you how to turn your Garden's flowers into beautiful flower arrangements. We will be using some of our Garden's flowers as well as some purchased for you to learn and make your own creations. Taught by a seasoned florist with all the tricks of the trade up his sleeve! |
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Date: Thu Oct 13 |
Time: 6:oopm-8:00pm |
Location: Ed Lycan Conservatory |
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Ages: 18+ |
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Cost: $25 |
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Sat 04/22/23
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Arbor Day Festival
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Sat 06/11/22
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Garden Walk and Talk
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Event ID: 45552 |
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Let's go for a walk through the gardens and see what is blooming! This is a great opportunity to see what grows well here in OKC and ask those questions you have been meaning to ask regarding annuals and perennials! |
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Date: Sat Jun 11 |
Time: 8:00am-9:30am |
Location: Will Rogers Gardens and Arboretum |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: $5 |
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Sat 06/18/22
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What are Myco-Materials?
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Event ID: 44493 |
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Fungi are incredibly versatile organisms. They can be used to create a wide range of products like food, clothing & medicine. Come learn about how Myco-Materials are made from the mycelium or fruiting body of a fungus. Major companies like Disney, Adidas & Lululemon are already using fungi-based products. Come learn about why companies are opting for mycelium packaging over styrofoam!
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Date: Sat Jun 18 |
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm |
Location: Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: Free |
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Sat 07/16/22
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How to Cook Mushrooms
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Event ID: 44494 |
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Do you love eating mushrooms? So do we! Join us and watch a professional chef prepare a variety of mushrooms for us to try. We will also be talking about other edible mushrooms and where to find them in the city. Come and share your favorite recipe with our local mushroom community.
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Date: Sat Jul 16 |
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm |
Location: Will Rogers Garden Exhibition BLDG |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: Free |
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Sat 08/06/22
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Take the Heat Garden Tour
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Event ID: 46647 |
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Tour the gardens in full bloom! We will serve some refreshing Hibiscus tea and take a leisurely tour through the gardens and learn which plants thrive in the heat of summer. This is a great opportunity to get some of the names of plants to use in your own flower beds at home for next summer. |
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Date: Sat Aug 6 |
Time: 8:00am-10:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: $5 |
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Sat 08/27/22
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Low Tek Mushroom Cultivation
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Event ID: 44495 |
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Are you interested in growing Gourmet Mushrooms at home? This class is family friendly and specifically for beginners who want to grow mushrooms on a tight budget indoors or outdoors. We will have examples of the most commonly used equipment and educational information to take home. We will be discussing how to grow Reishi, Lion's Mane, Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster, & many more mushrooms.
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Date: Sat Aug 27 |
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm |
Location: Will Rogers Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: All Ages |
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Cost: Free |
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Wed 07/13/22
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Metro PPA Kids Photography 2nd Annual Camp
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Event ID: 47404 |
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Presented by Bob Moore Subaru and hosted by the Metro Professional Photographers Association (Metro PPA) Kid's Photography Camp 2022 is going to be bigger and better than ever. Campers will learn basic camera controls like exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. They will also be introduced to the basic principles of photography like the rule of thirds, perspective, and composition. Campers will practice their newly learned skills in hands-on learning pods like macro or "bug" photography, magic bubble photography, and pet photography. The photographic scavenger hunt and contest are always fun. An am snack of donuts, a pizza lunch, and a camp t-shirt is included with registration. Campers do not need to bring a camera but it is highly recommended.
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Date: Wed, July 13 |
Time: 9am-4pm |
Location: Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Hall |
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Ages: Youth & Teens (8-17) |
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Cost: $45/photographer |
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Sat 08/13/22
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Treeclimbing for Kids
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Event ID: 46648 |
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It's hot outside but cooler in the shade of a large tree! Learn how to use arborist climbing gear to climb a tree safely. This is a great confidence booster for kids!! Join the fun and learn a new skill. Limited number of participants. |
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Date: Sat Aug 13 |
Time: 8:00am-10:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: 7-17 |
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Cost: $15 |
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Sat 07/09/22
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Bonsai in a Bottle
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Event ID: 45680 |
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Make an environment ideal for plant cuttings to grow from a recycled bottle. We will take a Little Leaf Fig bonsai and show you how to grow your very own. We will supply the know-how, soil, plant cutting. Please bring any clear plastic bottle. 2L pop bottles allow for plenty of room for several cuttings at once but any bottle will do.
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Date: Sat Jul 9 |
Time: 9:00am-10:00am |
Location: Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Bldg |
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Ages: 7-12 |
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Cost: $5 |
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