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One More Weekend — Trail Work + Kid Programming
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Our upcoming work day pairs hands-on trail stewardship with a bonus for families. While volunteers focus on invasive removal and pruning, the team at Ray Harral Nature Center will be hosting programming designed especially for kids.
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It’s a chance for younger trail stewards to learn, explore, and get their hands involved while adults tackle the heavier work. If you’ve been looking for a work day that welcomes the whole crew, this is it.
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New Newsletter Platform Coming Online
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We’re transitioning to a new newsletter platform to make communication smoother and more reliable long-term.
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Our goal is a seamless switch — but we believe in transparency. There’s always a chance for a hiccup or two during transitions like this. If something looks odd, lands twice, or behaves unexpectedly, know we’re already working on it.
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Thanks in advance for rolling with us while we fine-tune the system.
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Trail Tip — Pruning Best Practices
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Good pruning protects both the trail and the plant.
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A simple rule is: cut clean — don’t twist or tear limbs. Twisting damages plant tissue, slows recovery, and leaves ragged edges that invite disease. Clean cuts help vegetation heal faster and keep trails safer and more sustainable.
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Small habits like this make a big difference over time.
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Looking Ahead to March
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March trail work will shift toward dirt work and focused pruning — improving tread, drainage, and corridor clearance. It’s the kind of hands-on work where steady teamwork really shines, and we’re excited to dig in.
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Engaging with the Community — Share Your Knowledge
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If you enjoy talking about the impact of TUWC’s work on the land, consider volunteering at one of our Earth Day or weekday educational events. You’ll have the chance to teach visitors about trail stewardship, habitat restoration, and sustainable practices.
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We provide training, educational materials, and mentorship from experienced volunteers so you feel confident sharing your knowledge. It’s a rewarding way to connect with the community, inspire others, and highlight the real difference our work makes on the land.
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Are You Willing to Be Interviewed?
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Our PR & Marketing Director is looking for outgoing volunteers willing to share a few sentences on camera about why they value being involved with TUWC. Nothing scripted, nothing fancy — just authentic voices talking about what this community means to them.
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If that sounds like you, let us know at the next work day. Your perspective helps tell the story of why this work matters.
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Calling for Committe Volunteers — Father’s Day Pancake Brunch
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Planning is officially underway for TUWC’s Annual Father’s Day Pancake Brunch Fundraiser, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it happen.
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Fundraising and sponsorship outreach
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Securing silent auction donations
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Event-day support, including setup, serving, and cleanup
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Whether you enjoy planning behind the scenes or pitching in on the big day, there’s a role for you. This fundraiser is a major supporter of TUWC’s work, and strong volunteer leadership makes it possible.
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Thanks for continuing to show up — whether that’s swinging tools, learning new skills, stepping up to represent TUWC, or sharing your story. We’ll see you out there.
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A Decade of Stewardship and Service
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Founded in 2014, the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition began as a grassroots effort to protect and preserve Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. What started as a small group of passionate trail users has since grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting wild spaces across Tulsa County and beyond.
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Today, TUWC partners with Tulsa County Parks, River Parks Authority, Oxley Nature Center, the Tulsa Botanic Garden, and other local organizations to ensure that the places we love remain healthy, sustainable, and accessible to all.
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More than a decade later, our mission remains the same:
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To protect, promote, and enhance Tulsa’s urban wilderness areas through advocacy, education, and volunteerism.
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💻 TUWC Now on GivePulse
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We’re excited to share that TUWC is now on GivePulse, a volunteer engagement platform that helps you discover events and track your service hours with ease.
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Whether you’re a student, educator, or community member, you can now connect directly with TUWC’s volunteer opportunities across Tulsa.
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The Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition is a proud member of the Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma
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The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma is a non-profit dedicated to bringing conservation organizations together and working with the Oklahoma legislature to develop sound conservation policy and ensure that legislation that has a negative impact on wildlife and habitat is defeated.
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In addition to developing a strong advocacy program, the Coalition is dedicated to advancing conservation education. We must have the next generation of conservationists to preserve Oklahoma’s natural resources.
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WE ARE DEDICATED TO:
• providing a unified voice for common-sense conservation policy;
• supporting programs that encourage Oklahoma’s youth to connect with nature and learn about wildlife and habitats;
• creating opportunities for citizens and lawmakers to become more aware of conservation issues that are critically important to our state’s future.
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Check out our blog featuring thoughts from our coalition members and look for opportunities to work with our partners to further conservation education and activism for wildlife.
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