Oklahoma City, OK -- Get ready for an exciting array of events in the garden this April! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a fitness aficionado, or looking for fun activities for the whole family, we have something for everyone. From the Plant-a-Prairie Online Sale to the Solar Eclipse Watch Event and Full Moon Bike Rides, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Plus, don't miss out on our diverse range of classes for both adults and youth, covering topics from salad bowl gardens to botanical candle pouring. And for those interested in staying active, take advantage of our free fitness sessions including yoga and sound baths. And don’t forget the blooms and trees are coming back. The blooms and trees are coming back. It's a great time to be surrounded by nature.
EVENTS
Plant-a-Prairie Online Sale
Sale begins Friday, April 5, 12pm
Get plant package descriptions here.
Our packages offer landscape plugs in quantities of 5 and 10, measuring 2″ x 5″ deep. Groups of 8 are available in the size of 2.22″ x 4″. Visit https://myriadgardens.org/prairiesale/
Solar Eclipse Watch Event
Monday, April 8, 12-2pm
Devon Lawn
Join us on Devon Lawn to watch the eclipse! From 12pm to 2pm, join us for lunch and a prime place to see the eclipse. Though not in the path of totality, OKC will be able to see 93.9% coverage at 1:45pm. Dean McGee Eye Institute has donated free solar glasses to the first 500 attendees. Enjoy food from Wondervan Pops and Wicked Hangry. Let’s gather together to marvel at the wonders of the universe.
Full Moon Bike Rides RETURN
April 23, leaves 8pm
Meet at Seasonal Plaza
Bring your bike (s) and join us for this month’s 6- to 8-mile leisurely one-hour ride. Steve Schlegel of Schlegel Inspections develops the route and announces before departure. Lights and helmets are needed. There will be T-shirts and water bottles for sale. A $5 donation is suggested. Check bike rental options from Spokies. Other dates include May 23, leaves 8:30pm; June 21, leaves 8:45pm; July 21, leaves 8:45pm; and August 19, leaves 8:15pm.
CLASSES - ADULTS
Workshop: Salad Bowl Gardens
Thursday, April 4, 6-7PM
Member $35; Nonmember $40
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
Register by April 1 at myriadgardens.org
Workshop: Japanese Floral Arrangements
Saturday, April 6, 10-11:30AM
Member $50; Nonmember $55
Optional Decorative Vase Add-On: $10
Aya Okada and Hana Segawa, Saika JP Flower
Register by Monday, April 1 at myriadgardens.org
Workshop: Spring Floral Beaded Earrings
Saturday, April 6, 1-4PM
Member $35; Nonmember $40
Suzie Loveless, Handmade with Loveless
Register by Thursday, April 4 at myriadgardens.org
Growing Your Own Food
Thursday, April 11, 6- 7PM
Member $12; Nonmember $15
Dale & Carrie Spoonemore, Seed to Spoon
Register by Monday, April 8 at myriadgardens.org
Guided Gardens Tours
Friday, April 12, 1pm and Saturday, April 27, 10am
Monthly: Every second Friday, 1pm and last Saturday, 10am
Meet in the Visitor Lobby, FREE
Workshop: Botanical Candle Pouring
Saturday, April 20, 10 – 11:30 AM
Member $35; Nonmember $40
Jeff Chambless, MoonGlow Maven
Register by Thursday, April 18 at myriadgardens.org
CLASSES - YOUTH
Reading Wednesdays
Visitor Lobby, 10am
FREE
Best for ages 2-5, siblings welcome
Terrific Tulips
Saturday, April 6, 10-11am
Children’s Garden
Member $5; Nonmember $7
Best for ages 3-5
Register by April 4 at myriadgardens.org
Worms and Vermicomposting 101
Saturday, April 6, 2-3pm
Member $8; Nonmember $10
Best for ages 5-12
Register by April 3 at myriadgardens.org
Seed Science
Saturday, April 13, 2-3pm
Children’s Garden Porch
Member $8; Nonmember $10
Best for ages 5-12
Register by April 10 at myriadgardens.org
The Wonderful World of Upcycling
Saturday, April 20, 11am-12pm
Member $5; Nonmember $7
Best for ages 5-12
Register by April 17 at myriadgardens.org
Earth Day Celebration Drop-In
Monday, April 22, 10am–12pm
Children’s Garden
Free, $2 suggested donation
Best for Ages 4-16
FREE FITNESS
Myriad in Motion Free Fitness
Sponsored by Fowler Automotive, KeepMovingOKC & TSET
Yoga (free)
Tuesdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 9am
Location will be in the Water Plaza Room or the Devon Lawn, depending on weather.
Full Moon Sound Bath (free)
Monday, April 23, 6-7pm
Water Plaza Room
Full Moon Bike Rides RETURN
April 23, leaves 8pm
Meet at Seasonal Plaza
$5 suggested donation
Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory and Myriad Gardens Gift Shop
Visit the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory and Myriad Gardens Shop, open daily, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm. Conservatory Admission: Adult-$10.50; Senior 62+-$9; Military/Veterans-$9; Student-$7; Youth (5-17 years)-$5.50; Ages 4 & under-FREE; Myriad Gardens Members: FREE. Memberships are encouraged to support the Myriad Gardens Foundation. Levels start at $45 for individual to Family Plus at $125. Several benefits come with membership. Visit myriadgardens.org/membership.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is a beautiful destination that offers 15 acres of stunning ornamental gardens and grounds. Open to the public and free of charge, visitors can enjoy a range of attractions including a children's garden, a carousel, a native prairie garden, shade gardens, tree and shrub collections, a lake with terraced gardens, and a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses. One of the highlights of the gardens is The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, which houses hundreds of tropical and desert plants. Managed by the Myriad Gardens Foundation, a nonprofit organization, the gardens collaborate with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural, and economic development of Oklahoma City.