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.

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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! 🥞🌲🎁

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:

If you have any questions please contact Peter

Come He-ck or High Water: TUWC Is Committed to Keystone Ancient Forest!

After one too many attempts to host trail work days at Keystone Ancient Forest that have been thwarted by dreadful weather conditions, the TUWC board of directors is taking a bold stand. We are planning a work day at KAF, but if conditions force our hand, our fallback will be an education day on the patio. One thing is clear—we will not bail on this site!

A Bold Commitment

Determined not to let weather dictate our mission, TUWC is set on making our presence felt at Keystone Ancient Forest. Whether it’s a hands-on work day or an engaging education day, we are committed to protecting and enhancing this beloved natural space.

Pivot!!!

Our primary goal remains the same: to come together as a community to care for our trails. And if Mother Nature isn’t on our side for physical work, we’re ready to pivot to an educational event that will still bring our community together to learn and share best practices in trail stewardship.

Looking Ahead

Stay tuned for more details as we finalize plans. Rain or shine, TUWC is here to stay—and we’re making sure Keystone Ancient Forest gets the attention and care it deserves. Join us as we redefine what it means to work together for our environment!

10AM – Noon

Meet at the Keystone Ancient Forest Visitor Center

160 Ancient Forest Dr. Sand Springs, OK 74063

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

• • Lopper/Pruner (with your name on them)

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

Project list:

9AM – Noon

Meet at the Keystone Ancient Forest Visitor Center

160 Ancient Forest Dr.
Sand Springs, OK 74063

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

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

Project list:

Join us for a “Walk in the Forest”

Hosted by:

Oklahoma Division of the Ouachita Society of American Foresters

Oklahoma Forestry Services

Tulsa Parks

OSU Dept. of Natural Resource Ecology & Management

When: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 12 th
Where: Oxley Nature Center at 6700 Mohawk Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74115
Cost: Free!

What is “Walk in the Forest” all about? Professional foresters and natural
resource specialists will have several interesting and informative stations set up along a
short trail through the woods at Oxley Nature Center. There will be educational and
hands-on activities focused on topics like forest ecosystems, soil and water health, life
cycles of trees, careers in forestry and conservation, and so much more! Walk in the
Forest is part of a national campaign coordinated by the Society of American Foresters
and the American Forest Foundation. This is a family-friendly, fun for all ages event,
and we would love to see you!

The “Walk in the Forest” will take about an hour if you stop at each station and get
involved in each activity, but you can walk at your own pace and spend any amount of
time that you desire. There are options to walk additional trails for those eager and
willing.

Educational brochures and other cool giveaways will also be available while supplies
last.

Partnering Organizations: Tulsa County Parks, Tulsa Urban Wilderness
Coalition, Tulsa Health Department, Blue Thumb

Questions? Need more information? Contact:
Bryan Murray, Oklahoma Division Chairman, Society of American Foresters

405-744-6805; bryan.murray@okstate.edu

To learn more about the Society of American Foresters go to www.safnet.org.
Bring family! Bring friends! See you at the forest!