Friends of Martin Park Nature Center

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Moths are really an underappreciated hero of the night. While butterflies get all the glamour and photo ops, moths are out here quietly keeping the world running after dark. ✨

Did you know a whopping 95% of bird species feed moth caterpillars to feed their babies? That means those fuzzy flutterers are basically the backbone of the snack industry for nestling birds everywhere. Talk about carrying the team! 🐦

If you’d like to learn more about moths, join us for our upcoming Mothing at Martin Park this Friday, Sept. 11th, at 8:00-9:30pm. We’ll chat about moths and other nocturnal critters we see here at the park! Register here: https://oklahomacity.perfectmind.com/25654/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=6c36e1dd-6884-407d-8210-f189d3c2a619&singleCalendarWidget=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=0a03b36f-cfa7-42bd-9746-991cdb46e4ce

08/31/2026

If your name is Brad and you bought raffle tickets for our bird feeder package at a Martin Park Solar Sunday, please send us a message. We have been unable to reach you!

08/30/2026

Winding up our last Solar Sunday of the year! Special thanks to volunteers from OKC Astronomy Club for sharing your knowledge and equipment with us! Thank you Martin Park Nature Center staff for hosting this program! We are raffling off the Bird Feeder package at 4:00 sharp! Stay tuned!
To learn more about the OKC Astronomy Club, visit their website! Www.okcastroclub.com
To learn more about Friends of Martin Park…
Www.friendsofMartinPark.org

08/30/2026

Join the Martin Park staff for some great opportunities to enjoy nature this week!

There’s so much happening at the park this week, so come explore with us! 🍂

Kick things off Thursday morning with our Tree ID Hike, a fun, easy way to learn how to spot the trees that call our trails home. On Saturday, we’re heading outside for a Family Nature Hike and Tracking on the Trails, where you’ll discover the clues wildlife leave behind. Then on Sunday, unwind with creativity during our Brush with Nature sessions for both adults and families. 🎨

Join us for fresh air and a little adventure, register for upcoming programs via this link: https://oklahomacity.perfectmind.com/25654/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=4e585073-c4ad-4569-8455-1741a93b90a3&widgetId=6c36e1dd-6884-407d-8210-f189d3c2a619&embed=False&singleCalendarWidget=true

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Join the OKC Astronomy Club, Friends of Martin Park and Martin Park staff for our last Solar Sunday of the year. Last chance to safely see the Sun through our telescopes and enjoy sun-themed crafts with the kids. Bird Feeder Package valued over $150 raffled at 4:00. Come get your tickets for $2 from 2:00-4:00! See you there!

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!