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​The Oklahoma Native Plant Society is hosting its annual Wonders of Wildflowers weekend April 29-May 1, 2022.  This year’s location has changed from the flyer. ALL activities will be at the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve with privileged access, on-site workshops as well as the presentations on lichens, and wildcrafting and foraging. Learn how to identify lichens on trees and rocks. Learn how to make a tea or salve from plants you’ve collected in the field.

Early registration has ended.  On-site registration (without meal option) will be available.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday, April 29th
6:30-7:30 PM  Meet at the I Don't Care Bar and Grill, 11015 E 590 Rd, East of Catoosa. Dinner. Order from the menu. Separate checks.
​7:00-8:300 PM  Program by Donna Horton - Gardening for Butterflies

Saturday, April 30th
9:00-10:00 Registration and Welcome
10:00-12:00  
  • Redbud Valley Nature Preserve guided tour off-trail to the mitigation acreage, a buffer zone between the preserve and the quarry. Optional work project to help ready Redbud to reopen.
  • Guided tour at Redbud Valley.
  • Lichens with Sheila Strawn at Redbud Valley
12:00-1:30 Box Lunch
1:30-3:30 
  • Wildcrafting and Foraging with Ashley Clouse at Redbud Valley
  • Redbud Valley Nature Preserve guided tour off-trail. Optional work project to help ready Redbud to reopen.
  • Guided tour at Redbud Valley.
4:00-6:00  Free time to explore
6:00 Dinner on your own

Sunday, May 1st
9:00 AM  ONPS Board Meeting, Oxley Nature Center​

Event Contacts: Questions: Contact Mary Korthase at mkorthase@sbcglobal.net or (918) 743-2743
Directions:
For directions to the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve from your location, click the on the interactive map below. 
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Access is to go north 4 mi. on 161st East Avenue from I-44*, or to go west on Redbud Drive from 193rd East Avenue. 
*If stopped by a train (at 1.75 mi.) on 161st East Avenue, turn around and go 3/4 mile south to Pine Street, east two miles to 193rd East Avenue, north (~1 mi) to Redbud Drive, and west (~2 curvy miles) to the Nature Preserve.​
Watch for ONPS Signs
Lodging Options:
1) Camping at Riverbend Arena and Event Center, 12900 E. 600 Rd., Inola, OK (1 mi. S of Hwy 412, on 4160 Rd). Riverbend is an RV Park. They have 60 hook-ups with 30 & 50-amp power, water, and septic. Laundry and shower room. Note Riverbend is a non-alcoholic facility. Book a campsite through their website www.riverbendarena.com

The following hotels are in Catoosa near the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, north and south of Hwy 412, approx. 4-5 miles southeast of Redbud Valley.
2) La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 2009 S. Cherokee, Catoosa, (918) 739-4600
3) Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa, 100 McNabb Field Rd, Catoosa, (918) 739-3939
4) Catoosa Inn & Suites, 40 S. 193rd E. Ave., Tulsa / Catoosa (918) 739-3076
5) Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 200 Elliott Lane, Catoosa (918) 739-4790
6) Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 19120 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa / Catoosa (918) 739-4326
7) Homewood Suites by Hilton Tulsa Catoosa 201 Elliott Lane, Catoosa (918) 739-4644
8) Glo Best Western Tulsa, East Route 66 18705 E Admiral Pl., Tulsa / Catoosa (918) 739-4100

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    • Video Archive
  • Events
    • Doug Tallamy - 2022
    • Annual Meeting
  • Contests & Awards
    • Awards >
      • Anne W. Long Award
      • Betty Kemm Service Award
      • Paul Buck Botany Award
      • Harriet G. Barclay Award
  • Native Gardening
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