A couple weeks ago or so we loaded up the family and headed up to the Tulsa Botanic Garden. They always have good stuff to see in the Fall.

We checked out the scarecrows and decided it was a down year for them. These were my favorites.

A stiff breeze was flying and our flag was flying proudly. It reminds me for my fellow US Citizens. Vote on November 5th, unless you have already done so.

The garden had opened up something new. An arboretum with a pergola at the top. The pergola had rocking chairs so the other two appropriated those.

The cover of the pergola was cool! All these leaves in it. Made a great pattern on the ground.

And the beams on the side, reflections, projections and shadows. I love little details like this. Costs a lot of money but hey that is what rich donors are for, right?

When the water is running I always take a short video of the water running down the terraces.

We went for hike on their trail. It is a cool trail than meanders through the woods and prairie sections.

One immediately sees that they have had a controlled burn fairly recently. I love good controlled burns. It clears out the undergrowth, kills invasive species and opens up the forests for a more natural and healthy effect.

I was sure glad to see it.

And then we went to the Childrens Garden section. I guess I am wondering if the parents threaten to feed their kids to the monster there if they don’t behave?

We had a great time!!

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