Mobile Migration 2026 Information: September 18th – 20th
New 2026 Mobile Migration Map Link: 2026 Monarchs on the Mountain Mobile Migration Map
Mobile Migration Statement, Garden list with hyperlinks:
Again in 2026, we are hosting a Mobile Migration activity, symbolizing the Tri-Nation migration of Monarchs from their northern breeding grounds up along the Canadian/US border south through the US East of the Rockies to their over-wintering grounds in the Oyamel fir forests of Central Mexico, a nearly 3000-mile journey! We have chosen 6gardens ranging from the OSU Extension Office gardens as our northernmost point, down to the habitats at the Riverfield Country Day School and as far south as the Oklahoma Aquarium. In between, there are some nifty locations many of you may be unaware of. Signage at each location will tell you some interesting things about the various unique aspects of how migration coincides with stages of a Monarch’s life cycle and the generational progression of their journey! And this year there is a bonus habitat. Enjoy and have fun!
Past Mobile Migration Habitats
- Master Gardeners OSU Extension Garden – The Master Gardeners work their magic with various native plants labeled as nectar sources in planted beds and some cool water features.
- Pocket Prairie, Midtown Tulsa in the Lortondale neighborhood – This is a picture-perfect example of how to convert your front yard into a native wildflower habitat. The key to having success is to focus on elements such as replacing traditional grass with native plants, a simple water source like a bird bath, and natural shelter made from native wildflowers and grasses such as Buffalo, Blue Stem, and Turkey Foot, all of which support native pollinators. The key features are that the habitat/yard complies with the City of Tulsa Ordinances and has great signage.
- River Parks Authority Trails at 18th and Riverside – The RPA’s mission is to enhance community life through stewardship of parks and public spaces along the Arkansas River. At 18th and Riverside, you will notice an impressive variety of Oklahoma native wildflowers found between the trail and the Arkansas River’s edge.
- Crow Creek Meadow– A tiny, easy-to-overlook locale near Brookside, CCM currently has lots of Senna (Partridge Pea), the host plant for Cloudless Sulphurs in buttery yellow bloom, in addition to Cowpen Daisy, Indian Paint Brush, and Spanish Gold. Swing by throughout the year to see what is in season!
- Tulsa Garden Center- The Butterfly Garden section outside the main garden is a Monarch Magnet with two big Vitex bushes and other nectar plants. The adjacent Garden Center beds and upper Rose Garden beds have a variety of nectar sources, and roosting Monarchs may be found in the line of Cedar trees between Linnaeus and the Rose Garden.
- Oklahoma Aquarium Stuart Family Foundation Pollinator Garden! – The Stuart Family Foundation Pollinator Garden features native Oklahoma plants selected to attract and sustain butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators
Bonus Habitat – Ray Harral Nature Park & Center – This 40-acre park includes a Nature Center, 3 miles of trails with varying trail grades, a natural spring system, park benches, two picnic shelters with tables, pollinator gardens, an outdoor classroom, a suspension bridge, and much more.
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