We plan to start at 8AM to beat the heat.
Come prepared with water and sturdy shoes.
Our projects for the day include the following:
• Erosion control (trail rebuilding) we will need volunteers with tools for this task.
• Pruning some trails have become overgrown – please bring work gloves and loppers if you have them.
• Trash Pick Up
You may have noticed that the TUWC continues to strive to make wilderness more accessible to users from all walks of life.
As we enter June this will become even more evident as we join with Tulsa in celebrating pride month!
Why are we doing this? As the global pandemic unfolded we saw suicide rates climb among youth in the LGTBQIA+ community.
NPR: Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds
Many studies suggest that spending time in nature can reduce thoughts of self harm.
Cornell: Spending time in nature reduces stress, research finds
Harvard: Sour mood getting you down? Get back to nature
Yet spending time in the wilderness is largely viewed as a cisgender activity. We would like to break this stereotype.
With all the new trails going in around Tulsa there has never been a better time to explore wild surroundings and take in some fresh air.
Things to do before you go. Look up leave No Trace ethics. Knowing these 7 principles will help you to have a successful visit to your local escape.
Of these here are the very most important:
If anyone would like to have a more seasoned guide for a first visit on the trails please contact the TUWC board to make arrangements.
This year, over twenty programs and non-profits have worked together to craft a festival that would be accessible, safe, fun, educational and have a lasting impact on our community.
We are most excited to present our community with the opportunity to shop for native plants from two premier nurseries just in time to put them in the ground to overwinter, grow strong root systems and put on a show next Spring.
The Plant Sale will take place Saturday, September 17th, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on the lawn of the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area near the main trailhead located at 6850 S. Elwood Ave. in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In addition to shopping with Wild Things Nursery, A New Leaf, and Miller Statuary, visitors will enjoy visiting over thirty educational booths, engaging in hands-on activities, picking up educational materials and pollinator seed packets.
Shuttle Service* will be provided from 9:00 am until 12:45. Departing from Christian Brothers Automotive Service, 7163 S Olympia Avenue.
*Shuttle service is provisional based on community spread at the time of the event. Masks are preferred to ride.
Do you love giving back to Tulsa?
Do you enjoy cheering for athletes at the peak of their performance?
These funds go to our insurance costs so we can keep doing the work you have come to expect from us!
1. Decide where you want to volunteer.
2. Be sure to designate you are with the TULSA URBAN WILDERNESS COALITION
2. Choose your time and area and fill out the form
3. Watch your email for more information
4. See you race day!
For more information or questions, email Peter at peter AT tuwc DOT org
Thank you to all our volunteers! No matter if you could only dedicate a few hours or the whole day your participation was valued!
Sincerely, Thank you.
