Oklahoma County Conservation District

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

05/07/2026

Good luck to the 180+ teams from across the country competing today in the National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno! 🌱

As we celebrate National Stewardship Week, we are proud to highlight students who are learning the importance of land management, soil conservation, and protecting our natural resources for future generations.

We wish all competitors, coaches, and volunteers the best of luck out in the field today! 🍃

05/06/2026

Our rivers and streams, like the North Canadian River and Deep Fork River, are vital parts of life in Oklahoma County. 💧

Good soil practices like cover crops, native grass plantings, and wetland restoration help keep these waters clean and healthy.

Water stewardship starts with caring for the land! 🌱

What’s your favorite spot to fish, kayak, or enjoy nature in Oklahoma County? Tell us in the comments!

05/05/2026

Do you really need a big lawn? 🌼

This stop on the Tour OKC Native Yards (T.O.N.Y.) Tour 2026 shows what’s possible when turf is replaced with intention. Over several years, this yard has been transformed into a mostly native landscape that supports wildlife, saves water, and still leaves room to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

🌿 Highlights include:
🐦 Wildlife-friendly native plantings
💧 Low-input care with minimal watering
🍂 Creative reuse like dead hedges and leaf mold for habitat
🌱 Sharing plants and inspiration with neighbors

The T.O.N.Y. Tour is your chance to see real-life examples of native yards that work for people and the environment.

🎟 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

The Oklahoma Native Plant Society is dedicated to the study, protection, propagation, appreciation, and use of Oklahoma's native plants. Join our passionate community and help preserve our native habitats.

05/05/2026

Oklahoma soil is the foundation of everything we grow, from wheat to wildflowers.

Did you know a teaspoon of healthy Oklahoma soil 🌱 can hold more microorganisms than there are people on the planet?

Healthy soils mean stronger farms, cleaner water, and a better environment for future generations right here in Oklahoma County.

Let’s celebrate the life happening under our boots! 🌿

05/05/2026

Happy Soil and Water Stewardship Week, Oklahoma County!

This week, we’re celebrating the land and water that keep our communities strong, and the stewards who protect them.

Healthy soil grows our food, filters our water, and supports our Oklahoma wildlife. Clean water keeps our families, farms, and cities thriving.

Follow along as we share local stories, fun facts, and simple ways you can help care for our soil and water right here at home!

04/30/2026

What if your lawn worked for you instead of against you? 🌾

Joel's yard on the Tour OKC Native Yards (T.O.N.Y.) Tour 2026 is being transformed from high-maintenance turf into a resilient native prairie; one phase at a time. By replacing traditional grass with Oklahoma native plants, this landscape now helps:

🐝 Support pollinators all season long
💧 Improve water quality & reduce runoff
🔥 Lower heat and long-term maintenance
🌱 Create real ecological benefits right at home

The T.O.N.Y. Tour gives you a firsthand look at yards like this and the ideas behind them; perfect for anyone curious about native plants, sustainability, or rethinking the traditional lawn.

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

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

04/28/2026

You’re Invited to the Skyline Garden Social! 🌿

Join us for a relaxed lunchtime gathering at the Skyline Urban Outreach 🌻
✨ Connect with neighbors
🥗 Enjoy local & garden-fresh food
🌱 Learn about urban agriculture and volunteer opportunities

🗓 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 500 SE 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Hear short talks from local leaders, enjoy good food, and spend time in community. Bring a friend and come ready to learn, eat, and connect! 💚