Myriad Botanical Gardens' Reopening Plans
All areas of our gardens and grounds have remained open at Myriad Botanical Gardens with the exception of the Children’s Garden and the enclosed Dog Park.
In keeping with the phased approach outlined by current recommendations from the
City of Oklahoma City, the Gardens plan to re-open our closed spaces.
The Gardens features wonderful spaces to enjoy being outdoors. Although we will be phasing in all aspects of our operations, we ask that you continue to practice social distancing and refrain from gathering in groups as we continue to work together to stop this virus from spreading.
Here is the first phase of our operational reopening plan at the Gardens.
*All are subject to change
Friday, May 15
- Ice Cube food stand opens.
- Food trucks return along Hudson and Sheridan.
- Dog Park will be available with limited seating.
- Private and public rentals resume with 50 attendees or less.
- Outdoor seating areas will be set up maintaining social distance spacing.
Saturday, May 16
- Crystal Bridge Conservatory
- Resumes a regular schedule. Visitors will be limited to 50 at a time in the Bridge. We will have line stanchions and directional tape on the floor for social distancing measures. Front desk staff will be wearing masks. Get hours and admission here. Members GET FREE admission. Become a member and help support the Gardens.
- Mo’s Carousel
- After each use, the carousel will be sanitized. Staff and public hand sanitizer will be available. The attendant will wear a mask and gloves at all times.
Tuesday, May 19
- Botanical Balance FREE Yoga returns outdoors on the Devon Lawn with limited space with preregistration. Registration will be available soon. If there is weather yoga will be canceled instead of moving indoors. All attendees must social distance, and bring their own mats in order to participate.
Reopening June 1
- Children’s Garden and playground
- Thunder Fountain and Seasonal Plaza Fountain
- Together Square
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FINAL SEED KIT GIVEAWAY THIS FRIDAY AT SCISSORTAIL PARK
This week's seed kit giveaway, "Pollinator Garden Seeds", is Friday at 1pm at
Scissortail Park. Kits will be given away from both sides of Hudson. Enter by OKC Boulevard or enter SW 7th from Walker. One kit per car. Thank you thank you for your tremendous response! Please tag us in photos so we can see and comment on your progress!
The seed kit giveaway would not be possible without sponsorship from Tinker Federal Credit Union and Gray, Blodgett & Company, PLLC.
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Become a member today and receive $10 off.
Visit
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Member benefit number one: FREE ADMISSION to the Crystal Bridge Conservatory opening May 16!
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Support the Gardens
We understand there are many demands for support as we, like many of our peers, have had to close our revenue-generating operations, including the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, family festivals, Mo’s Carousel, rentals, classes, special fundraising events and more.
If you are able to support the Gardens with a donation of any size or purchase or renew a membership, this vital support will help us maintain our gardens and grounds.
Thank you for your consideration.
*The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows all donors to deduct an additional $300 in charitable contributions on top of the standard deduction.
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Botanical Broadcasts
The members of the Public Events and Education departments have found a way for you to stay connected to nature, and the Gardens, with
Botanical Broadcast.
This virtual initiative features daily engagements including experiments, crafts, activities, poems, and playlists in support of a weekly garden theme. The goal is to reconnect with nature while offering learning opportunities for all ages, particularly school-age children who are home for the foreseeable future.
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Reading Wednesdays live
For Reading Wednesday 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. Join our
Facebook invite here.
Reading Wednesday live on Facebook is brought to you by
Full Circle Bookstore
, located on Northwest Expressway in Fifty Penn Place.
While they are temporarily closed to the public, they want you to know that at this time, Full Circle is offering free delivery in the northwest Oklahoma City area, as well as free shipping anywhere.
Call 842-2900 to order your books today!
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Taking a walk is good for the soul
Walking in the Gardens is still allowed but you must practice social distancing, keeping 6 feet apart. The grounds are lovely. There are lots of new blooms! For Fitbit friends, it's 1,200 steps once around the perimeter. You'll notice the new spring colors like never before.
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Botanical Balance Yoga Online
Instructors from the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
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The north end of the Crystal Bridge
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Indian Blanket Cultivar named "Fanfare"
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Flowers
- Annual bedding plants can be set out for summer color.
- Plant summer bulbs such as cannas, dahlias, elephant ear, caladiums, and gladiolus.
- Shake a leaf over white paper to look for spider mites. If the tiny specks begin to crawl, mites are present.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Plant watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, eggplant, okra, sweet potatoes, etc.
- Fruit spray programs should be faithfully continued during the next several weeks.
- Late May is the best time to control borers in the orchard. Check for label recommendations and controls.
Water Gardens
- Clean out the water garden and prepare for the season. Divide and repot water garden plants.
- Begin feeding fish when water temperatures are over 50°F.
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Myriad Gardens Foundation wishes to thank our sustaining partners,
leaders in providing major ongoing annual support:
The Chickasaw Nation
Continental Resources
Devon Energy Corporation
Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings
Heartland Payment Systems
LaDonna and Herman Meinders
Jean and David McLaughlin
Robert H. Meinders
Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort
OGE Energy Corp.
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
The City of Oklahoma City
Avis Scaramucci
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