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Trail Work Day • Sunday Dec 7 Chandler Park

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Trail Work Day • Sun Oct 26 Chandler Park POSTPONED

9AM – Noon

Hi everyone,

Due to the significant rainfall Tulsa received over the past 36 hours, we’re postponing our Chandler Park trail work day. The trails are too saturated for safe or sustainable work, and we want to honor Leave No Trace principles by avoiding any unnecessary damage.

We’ll announce a new date soon once conditions improve!

Thank you for your flexibility and for caring about Tulsa’s trails and green spaces. We couldn’t do this without you!

See you on the next work day,

The Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition Team

Meet at the West Parking Lot in front of the Community Center

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:

  • Lopping
  • Trash Pick Up
  • 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

After we work enjoy pancakes cooked up by the TUWC Board 🥞.

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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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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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