Category: Events

Trail Work Day • Sat Sept 27 Turkey Mountain

9AM – Noon

Meet at the NEW West Turkey Mountain Parking Lot

What to bring / wear:

Tools (optional)

***** Should you bring personal tools please clearly label them so you can make it home with what you brought.

*******note – we do not expect any one volunteer to provide everything on this list, pick one or two things

  • Gloves
  • Closed Toe Shoes
  • Water
  • Lopper/Pruner (with your name on them)
  • Hand saw (non-power like a bow saw or folding saw) and small Axe/Hatchet

Project list:

  • Clearing Deadfall
  • Additionally if any families or groups wish to just come out and pick up litter we will gladly set them to work too!
  • If you have any questions please contact Peter

Exciting news, our friends at Eagleton BBQ will be catering the work day for all who volunteer! Plan to hang out afterward!

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Monarch Media Monday 2025

Join us for Monarch Media Monday 2025 at Gathering Place!

This event will help close out the Monarchs on the Mountain celebration. 

This year we will be joined by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, staff biologists, Vonceil Harmon and Kaitlyn Taylor for a discussion on all the incredible work their team has made transforming our state highway right-of-ways with pollinator friendly landscapes. This discussion will revolve around the history of the program, and the impact investing in these spaces has made!

This event is free to join. There will be a pollinator social hour beforehand with snacks and a cash bar starting at 6 PM and the discussion will start at 7pm. 

Located at the Williams Lodge at Gathering Place. 
2650 South John Williams Way Tulsa, OK 74114

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Celebrate Father’s Day at the TUWC Pancake Brunch on Turkey Mountain!

Flapjacks, Fresh Air, and Fatherly Fun — All for a Good Cause

This Father’s Day, treat Dad to something special — a morning of pancakes, nature, and giving back to the trails we love! The Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition (TUWC) invites you to our Father’s Day Pancake Brunch on Sunday, June 15 at Turkey Mountain.

🗓 Date: Sunday, June 15

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – until we run out

📍 Location: Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area lower lot pavilion

💵 Cost: By donation – give what you can!

What’s Cooking:

Join us on the for hot, fluffy pancakes straight off the griddle! Whether you’re planning a hike or just coming out for brunch, your meal supports a mission that keeps Tulsa’s wild spaces thriving.

Even More to Enjoy:

This year’s event will also feature a silent auction with a variety of items generously donated by local supporting businesses. From outdoor gear to local experiences and unique gifts, it’s the perfect opportunity to bid on something special while supporting the trails you love.

Why It Matters:

All proceeds benefit the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition, directly supporting trail maintenance and educational programs that preserve and protect Various Trail Systems in the Tulsa Area for generations to come.

Bring the whole family — and your best dad jokes! This is a come-and-go event starting at 9:00 AM and going until the pancakes (and syrup) run out.

Want to Do More?

Interested in volunteering, donating auction items, or sponsoring the event? Contact us at sponsorship@tuwc.org.

Stay in the Loop:

Follow TUWC on social media for updates and sneak peeks at auction items. Don’t forget to tag your brunch moments with #BrunchForTheWild.

Make this Father’s Day one to remember — with great food, great people, and a great cause.

We’ll see you on the trails! 🥞🌲🎁

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Trail Work Day • Saturday May 31 • Tulsa Botanic Gardens 9AM – Noon

In Partnership with Tulsa Botanic Garden we are gearing up for our next work day!

Meet At Tulsa Botanic Garden

3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

What to bring / wear:

  • Sturdy Shoes
  • Sun Screen
  • Bug Spray
  • Water for drinking

Tools (optional)

***** Should you bring personal tools please clearly label them so you can make it home with what you brought.

*******note – we do not expect any one volunteer to provide everything on this list, pick one or two things

  • Gloves
  • Shovel
  • Rake
  • Loppers
  • Hand saw (non-power like a bow saw or folding saw) and small Axe/Hatchet

Project list:

  • Erosion control in the Persimmon Grove
  • Rock Armoring
  • Trail switchback rehabilitation

What to know:

  • Work will focus on the Cross Timbers Nature Trail
  • Upon arrival at the garden check in at the TUWC Tent at the trail head.
    • here you will need to fill out a waiver before you begin work.

Exciting Bonus

For volunteers who stay for the full three hour work day you will be presented 1 voucher to return for a leisure visit as a guest on a future date!

If you have any questions please contact Peter or J.T.

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Trail Work Day • Sunday April 13 • Mooser Hollow Greenway / Lubell Park 9AM – Noon

In Partnership with Tulsa’s Bike Club we are gearing up for our next work day!

Meet at Remington Education Center

2524 W 53rd St,

Tulsa, OK

What to bring / wear:

  • Sturdy Shoes
  • Water for drinking

Tools (optional)

***** Should you bring personal tools please clearly label them so you can make it home with what you brought.

*******note – we do not expect any one volunteer to provide everything on this list, pick one or two things

  • Gloves
  • Shovel
  • Loppers
  • Hand saw (non-power like a bow saw or folding saw) and small Axe/Hatchet

Project list:

  • Clearing Deadfall
  • Rock Armoring
  • Clearing Drains
  • Trail Rerouting
  • Additionally if any families or groups wish to just come out and pick up litter we will gladly set them to work too!

If you have any questions please contact Peter

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