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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That looks like a place I would love to go to!
A great place to visit, wish we had one in my town but we have plans to visit one in Auckland when we are there in November.
Gorgeous colors and walks — I love Botanical Gardens and it is a good idea to visit them in every season. That one statue in the Children’s Garden does look a little intimidating, but I suspect kids actually love that!
What a beautiful garden. I love the Halloween decorations. The monster is really clever. Looks like a great place to visit on a beautiful fall day.
What a nice fall outing for some family bonding. Love the pergola and the swinging chairs!
…I wish you a Spooktacular Halloween!
It’s a beautiful place to visit.
The lighting is magical of the forest path where your wife and son are walking. Haha … I also like the video of the rockers. As a Canadian, I am in trepidation over the US election and amazed at how close it appears to be! It’s spooky. :/
Lindo jardín botánico. Te mando un beso.
I love that children’s garden face and how it’s fish and crayfish and all! I like traditional scarecrows, I’m boring!
Love these photos!
It’s a beautiful day for an outing.
Great photo of you and your family. The visit to the gardens sounds nice, great collection of photos.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.
Fun places and great photos ~ that face sculpture is impressive ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
what a fun family outing. and on such a beautiful day en plus.
Looks like fun. That monster looks a little scary to be in the children’s section! I like the cover of the pergola. I recognize ginko leaves. Nice to hear they are doing controlled burns.
I love botanical gardens and Tulsa’s is lovely. A fun family outing. I might even be afraid to go in the Child’s Garden though with that scary creature (but great-grandma is such a wuss — I’m sure my “littles” would love it!) Thanks as always for SWF. (doesn’t appear that my comments are publishing, so I’m copying this for email)
Looks like a great place to visit. It been sometime since I been to botanical garden.
Great shadows and monster! I also like the family picture and the glamorous scarecrows
Beautiful family photos, Amazing place.
Happy weekend, Greetings
What a fun-filled Botanic Garden! This is a nice place for a peaceful walk and to get back to nature.