Outdoor Preparedness Class
Outdoor Preparedness ClassSunday, April 23 | 1 – 1:45pm Nature Play Area, Lower Park Headed for an outdoor adventure? Learn how to pack your backpack, set up a tent, and prepare for emergencies at this Park Ranger-led presentation. Hear about the 5 Ws of camping and what it means to “Leave no trace.” Program is […]
Become a Jr. Ranger
Become a Jr. RangerSunday, April 9 | 1 – 1:45pm Play Pavilion, Upper Park Pick up one of our new Jr. Ranger booklets and meet our Park Rangers at this introduction to conservation, park rules, safety, and wildlife management. This program is best for ages 5 – 16, but all ages are welcome. Free to […]
Compost Corral – “Nitty gritty: How to compost”
Compost Corral – “Nitty gritty: How to compost”Thursday, April 20 | 6 – 7:30pm East Courtyard Union Station, Upper Park Learn from the experts with Oklahoma Composting and Sustainability Association (OCASA) about the nitty-gritty of composting and the multiple different ways that fit anyone’s lifestyle.
Campfire Convos
Wednesday, March 22 | 7 – 8pmNature Play Area, Lower Park Join us for engaging conversations with our wildlife experts on the Park Ranger team. Free and open to the public.
Birding Activity
Friday, March 17 | 12 – 1:30pmScissortail Boathouse, Upper Park Join us for a free introduction/how-to on birding, which is identifying the birds around you by sight or by their call. You will learn how to identify birds by size, shape, habitat, and call. Plus, learn how to read field guides and how to do […]
Outdoor Preparedness Class
Monday, March 13 | 12 – 1:30pmSurvivor Tree Lawn, Upper Park Headed for an outdoor adventure? Learn how to pack your backpack, set up a tent, and prepare for emergencies at this Park Ranger-led presentation. Hear about the 5 Ws of camping and what it means to “Leave no trace.” Program is best for ages […]
Bird Box Building
Saturday, March 18 | 1 – 2:30pmNature Play Area, Lower ParkOur Park Rangers will provide the supplies and expertise while guests assemble the bird boxes. No registration required, but supplies are limited. First-come, first served. All ages are welcome, but please note hammers and nails will be used. Program is best for ages 8 and […]
Compost Corral – “What is compost, and why is it important?”
Thursday, March 16 | 6 – 7:30pmEast Courtyard Union Station, Upper ParkLearn about the basics of compost and why you should turn your greens and browns (food waste) into heaps and mounds (nutrient rich soil). Let us know you are attending – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-corral-what-is-compost-and-why-bother-tickets-563644615217
Where the Bison Roam & Sing-a-Long
Wednesday, March 15 | 12 – 1pmPlay Pavilion, Upper Park One-hour interactive presentation from our Park Rangers and guest speaker Jessi from Benjamin Lee Bison. Learn about the American Bison and its importance to the Great Plains and to Oklahoma. Stay for a Sing-a-Long with Ranger Rob. Free and open to the public.
Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, March 14 | All-day; Self-guidedScissortail Boathouse, Upper ParkPick up a free Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt sheet and spend the day searching for items around the Park. Enjoy the outdoors and discover nature’s treasures in the Park.
The Best Events of 2022
Was 2022 a good year? Yes! 2022 was a great year for Scissortail Park! Not only did the Park double in size with the opening of the Lower Park, but we also maintained a robust calendar featuring many returning favorites and a host of new events and programs to provide a year of fun FOR […]
What does a Park Ranger do?
What is a Park Ranger? Park ranger is a broad term for a career that is incredibly multi-faceted and diverse. Park rangers are responsible for protecting our state and national parks; the natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife within them; and the people who visit them. Park rangers may serve as law enforcement officers, environmental experts, […]