Tulsa Garden Center, Tulsa
Located in the heart of Woodward Park, the Tulsa Garden Center is a nonprofit hub for horticultural and environmental education in Tulsa. Housed in the historic Snedden Mansion, the Center offers a rich lineup of lectures, workshops, training sessions, plant shows, and special events-all aimed at promoting gardening knowledge and environmental awareness. Many of these programs are free for members, making it a welcoming space for learners of all levels.
The Center also supports 16 affiliated plant societies, including groups like the Tulsa Rose Society, Sierra Club, and Oklahoma Mycological Society, which host additional programs and community events throughout the year. Whether you're a novice plant lover or an expert naturalist, there's always something in bloom-figuratively and literally.
A highlight of the Garden Center is the Snedden Mansion itself, a preserved architectural gem. Visitors can stroll through rooms adorned with ornate wood carvings, gold leaf ceilings, and dramatic marble floors, while also viewing vintage photographs that trace the mansion’s elegant past.
Together, the Tulsa Garden Center and its historic home offer not just a place to learn, but a place to connect-with nature, with history, and with a vibrant local community.
The Center also supports 16 affiliated plant societies, including groups like the Tulsa Rose Society, Sierra Club, and Oklahoma Mycological Society, which host additional programs and community events throughout the year. Whether you're a novice plant lover or an expert naturalist, there's always something in bloom-figuratively and literally.
A highlight of the Garden Center is the Snedden Mansion itself, a preserved architectural gem. Visitors can stroll through rooms adorned with ornate wood carvings, gold leaf ceilings, and dramatic marble floors, while also viewing vintage photographs that trace the mansion’s elegant past.
Together, the Tulsa Garden Center and its historic home offer not just a place to learn, but a place to connect-with nature, with history, and with a vibrant local community.
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Sight Name: Tulsa Garden Center
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Create Your Own Walk in Tulsa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tulsa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tulsa Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the Arkansas River in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa is deeply rooted in the Native American history and, more recently, in the oil industry too.
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
University of Tulsa Walking Tour
Located on the historic U.S. Route 66, America's "Mother Road", the University of Tulsa campus centers on a wide, grassy, quad-like space, known as Dietler Commons. Formerly called "The U", it is found not far from the downtown area and is dominated by English Gothic architecture.
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tulsa's Historical Churches
Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to an array of remarkable churches, cathedrals, chapels, and other religious sites collectively reflecting the city's diverse religious heritage. A good number of these sanctuaries are located downtown. By far more than just places of worship, they are also architectural marvels and cultural landmarks.
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles