Again in 2024, we are hosting a Mobile Migration activity, symbolizing the Tri-Nation migration of Monarchs from their northern breeding grounds up along the Canadian/US border south through the US East of the Rockies to their over-wintering grounds in the Oyamel fir forests of Central Mexico, a nearly 3000-mile journey! We have chosen 6 gardens ranging from Oxley Nature Center as our northernmost point, down to the Audubon Society’s Flycatcher Trail in Jenks. In between are some nifty locations many of you may be unaware of. Signage at each location will tell you some interesting things about the various unique aspects of how the migration coincides with stages of a Monarch’s life cycle and the generational progression of their journey! Enjoy and have fun!
Past Mobile Migration Habitats
- Oxley Nature Center – Tucked away in a corner of Mohawk Park, is the hidden jewel of the Tulsa Parks
Department. Opened in 1980, the wildlife preserve consists of 800 acres of mixed biomes with over 9 miles of
trails. Your quest here is to check out the Monarch Way Station next to the entrance to the Nature Center, and
the small garden across the parking lot in Fawn Grove. The more adventurous amongst you may opt for a short
hike out into the prairie and around the pond. - Master Gardeners OSU Extension Garden – The Master Gardeners work their magic with various native plants
labeled as nectar sources in planted beds and some cool water features. - Teaching Garden – The Butterfly Garden section outside the main garden is a Monarch Magnet with two big
Vitex bushes and other nectar plants. The adjacent Garden Center beds and upper Rose Garden beds have a
variety of nectar sources, and roosting Monarchs may be found in the line of Cedar trees between Linnaeus and
the Rose Garden. - Crow Creek Meadow– A tiny, easy-to-overlook locale near Brookside, CCM currently has lots of Senna,
(Partridge Pea) the host plant for Cloudless Sulphurs in buttery yellow bloom, in addition to Cowpen Daisy and
Spanish Gold. Swing by throughout the year to see what is in season! - Krauses’ Family Garden – This property, tucked firmly in Mid-Town at 3727 S. Xanthus, is home to over a dozen
species of host and nectar plants, planned to offer home and sustenance throughout the growing season. - Flycatcher Trail– Founded by the Tulsa Audubon Society and in conjunction with Jenks Public Schools, this
gorgeous outdoor classroom and demonstration garden hosts a plethora of native plant species and the many
pollinators drawn to these hosts and nectar sources.
**Join the #MobileMigration2024 Challenge!**
Participate in our exciting mobile migration event by visiting each of the seven migration stops. At each location, snap a selfie with the migration poster in the frame and share it on our Facebook page using the hashtag **#mobilemigration2024**. Be sure to leave a comment on your post to let us know which stop you’re at!
**Win a Fantastic Prize!**
On Sunday evening, we’ll randomly select winners to receive four passes to visit the Tulsa Zoo. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page, so make sure to check back and see if you’ve won!
