Friends of Martin Park Nature Center

08/22/2026

It’s not even September yet, but it’s amazing to think that some of our feathered friends are already preparing to head south for the winter. 🐦

Hummingbirds, kingbirds, and buntings are beginning their seasonal journeys. Even our state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher, along with long‑distance travelers like Mississippi Kites, will soon start gathering in large migratory flocks as they get ready to leave.

To learn more, check out birdcast.org or allaboutbirds.org for more on migration maps and bird forecasts!

08/16/2026

We had fun shopping at our favorite bird store this week! Thanks to donors and members like you and our friends at Wild Birds Unlimited, we were able to replace broken or worn out bird feeders at Martin Park Nature Center this week! On behalf of the birds, thanks for your support!

08/16/2026

We have a fan, shade, and some amazing telescopes to show you the sun up close with volunteers from the OKC Astronomy Club! Friends of Martin Park has sun themed crafts for kids, and raffle tickets for a bird feeder with built in camera, bird seed and field guide. See you on the east porch of the visitor center! 2:00-4:00.

08/09/2026

Have you made it to a Solar Sunday yet? If not, it’s not too late! We are here today from 2:00-4:00 with the OKC Astronomy Club to show you the sun with our special telescopes! Sun crafts are available for the kids!

08/06/2026

Alright, rockhounds, get ready for a gneiss time! 🪨 Join us for “Shaping Oklahoma: Geology”, a presentation that’s sure to be faultless thanks to the Oklahoma Geological Survey. We’ll dig into the incredible formations beneath our feet and explore the forces that shaped the land we call home.

At the end of the session, you’ll also get some hands-on time with real local rocks and minerals. Whether you’re a seasoned geology fan or just curious about the world around you, this is a great chance to learn, explore, and discover something new!

For ages 18+ and free! Register now before spots fill up! Follow this link: https://oklahomacity.perfectmind.com/25654/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=6c36e1dd-6884-407d-8210-f189d3c2a619&singleCalendarWidget=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=9407eda1-d631-42b9-b663-8a41f7e64426

08/06/2026

Please share this so others can learn about our beautiful summer neighbors, the Mississippi Kite Hawks. 🥺

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Join us for Solar SUNdays! 🌞 Come by Martin Park Nature Center between 2 and 4 p.m. every Sunday this month for a chance to look through a solar telescope. (Also, Friends of Martin Park Nature Center will have craft kits available for purchase to make your very own kaleidoscope, sun catcher, or sun print art!)

08/02/2026

We’ve had so much fun with the OKC Astronomy Club and our Solar Sundays at Martin Park Nature Center! Come out today from 2:00-4:00 and enjoy the “cooler” temperatures with us. Take a safe peek at the sun through solar telescopes and let the kids do a sun craft! See you soon!

08/02/2026

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