Oklahoma County Conservation District

09/01/2026

The Invasive Woody Species Cost Share Program is now accepting applications!

If you're a landowner in an eligible county with at least 20 acres and are losing the battle against Eastern Red Cedar, Saltcedar, or Mesquite, we encourage you to apply!

Applications are due November 1, 2026.

For full program details, please visit: https://conservation.ok.gov/land-management-division-2/

07/20/2026

🦋 BIG NEWS, OKLAHOMA! 🦋

The Oklahoma Monarch Conservation Action Plan 2.0 is here! 🎉

Join us as we kick off and celebrate a new version of Oklahoma’s statewide plan to support monarch butterflies and pollinators. With more than 60 partners collaborating across the state, this action plan brings together communities, organizations, businesses, agencies, researchers, and conservationists to create a brighter future for monarchs and the pollinators that help Oklahoma thrive. 🌼🌿

Come celebrate the people and partnerships making conservation happen! 💛

📍 Oklahoma City: Sunday, August 23 | 1–5 PM | Anthem Brewing
📍 Tulsa: Sunday, August 30 | 1–5 PM | Heirloom Rustic Ales

👉 Get all the event details and learn more about the Oklahoma Monarch Conservation Action Plan: okmonarchsociety.org/action-plan/

07/17/2026

The Prescribed Fire Cost Share Program sign-up period is open from July 15, 2026, through April 1, 2027.

The program is available to landowners in all 77 Oklahoma counties and 84 conservation districts. Eligible participants may receive up to $20 per acre, with a maximum payment of $6,000 per landowner each fiscal year.

A few important eligibility details apply, including a 3-year burning interval for eligible land parcels and restrictions for properties already under contract through another prescribed fire cost-share program.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and apply.

07/15/2026

Oklahoma agricultural producers may be eligible for support through the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The program focuses on building resilience, improving profitability, and expanding market opportunities.

The Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative is designed to help agricultural producers improve how their land works and how their operation performs.

Through this 3-year program, eligible producers can receive technical assistance, education, and financial support to:

🌾 Build resilience and improve soil health
📈 Increase profitability and operational efficiency
🤝 Expand markets and develop value-added products
💡 Access technical assistance and producer support
🌱 Strengthen Oklahoma agriculture for the future

👉 Apply today: okconservation.org/amp

06/25/2026

Last chance to register! ⏰

Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference; happening June 26 & 27 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus.

This two-day conference brings together experts, practitioners, and community members to explore how we can create landscapes that are healthier, more resilient, and better suited for a changing climate. 🌎🌿

✔ Native plants & pollinator habitat
✔ Water-wise and climate-smart design
✔ Soil health, urban forestry, and beyond-the-lawn solutions
✔ Keynotes, breakout sessions, and lunch included

🌱 If you work with landscapes, care about sustainability, or want practical ideas you can use at home or in your community; this event is for you.

👉 Register now before it’s too late:
https://www.okcbeautiful.com/event-details/sustainable-urban-landscape-conference-2

06/10/2026

Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference 🌿
Changing our landscapes for a changing climate.

Join us June 26 & 27 | 9 AM–4 PM at Metro Tech Springlake Campus for two days of inspiration, education, and practical tools for creating healthier, more resilient landscapes.

🌱 Learn from local and national experts
🐝 Explore native plants, pollinator habitat, soil health & water-wise design
🏙️ Hear how homeowners and cities are rethinking the traditional lawn
🌳 Connect with professionals, students, and fellow landscape enthusiasts

Lunch is included with registration, and breakout sessions offer something for everyone!

🎟️ Register now:
okcbeautiful.com/sustainable-urban-landscape-conference

06/05/2026

🌱 Cost Share Program – Year 28 Applications REOPENING! 🌱

Due to continued interest, the Oklahoma County Conservation District is reopening the Year 28 Cost Share Program application period for a limited time!

🗓 New Application Window:
June 5 – June 12

💰 Participants may receive up to 85% cost-share assistance, up to $7,500, for approved conservation practices.

⭐ Top Priority Practices:
✔ Brush Management
✔ High Tunnel Systems
✔ Wildlife Habitat Planting

📞 Questions? Contact us:
405-521-1332
📧 [email protected]

👉 Don’t miss this second chance to apply!

05/21/2026

05/09/2026

Native plants can build community. 🌱

This stop on the Tour OKC Native Yards (T.O.N.Y.) Tour 2026 showcases how native landscaping works at a neighborhood scale. CommonWealth Urban Farms is a central OKC urban farm focused on food, beauty, education, and connection, using native plants to support pollinators and people.

🌼 What you’ll see on this stop:
🐝 Pollinator gardens woven into curb strips
🌾 A diverse Oklahoma native grass border
🍎 A food forest blending fruit trees with native habitat
🌿 A shaded front yard garden featuring 40+ labeled native species

The T.O.N.Y. Tour offers real-world examples of how native plants can transform yards, streets, and entire communities.

🎟 Tickets Required
• $8 when purchased online in advance
• $10 day of the tour (in person)

👉 Get tickets and event details:
https://oknativeplants.org/tony-tour-2026

05/07/2026

Not every yard needs to be tidy. Some are meant to be wild. 🌿

This stop on the Tour OKC Native Yards (T.O.N.Y.) Tour 2026 celebrates curiosity, creativity, and letting nature take the lead. What was once a conventional lawn is now a living, evolving pollinator playground, full of native plants, edible species, and delightful surprises around every corner.

🐝 Designed for pollinators
🌼 Built through experimentation, not perfection
🌱 Ever-changing, hands-on, and full of life

If you’ve ever wanted to grow something unruly, this tour is for you.

🎟 Tickets Required
• $8 when purchased online in advance
• $10 day of the tour (in person)

👉 Learn more & get tickets:
https://oknativeplants.org/tony-tour-2026