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May 2026 Education events
May 2026
Spring & Summer Tours at Shepherd's Cross Farm
May 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, & 26-30, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Springtime at Shepherd’s Cross - an authentic working farm just north of Claremore, OK, on Scenic Route 66 - begins with the arrival of our newborn lambs. We invite you to come watch the flock peacefully graze the pastures and rest by the still waters, while the lambs jump for joy and frolic in the fields. Tour Options • Self-Guided Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Stroll the farm at your own pace and enjoy watching the sheep in their natural habitat. • Guided Walking Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Learn more about our flock with a guided walk adjacent to the pastures. Drop-ins are welcome, or you may pre-schedule. • Guided Wagon Ride Tour ($7 per person) Experience the flock up close with a wagon ride directly into the pasture. o Note: Must be pre-scheduled. Wagon holds 20+ passengers and is ramp-loading. Bible Garden Tours Spring blossoms also signal the start of our Bible Garden tours. Shepherd’s Cross is proud to house one of the few Bible Gardens in the U.S., featuring over 100 plants with Biblical references. • Self-Guided Tour: Explore our English Country Garden and follow along with our educational placards and map brochures. (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) • Audio Tour: Enhance your walk with our online audio guide, available at https://shepherdscross.com/bible-garden.html Every visit includes: • Petting Barn: Meet our sheep, lambs, and other friendly farm animals. • Educational Demonstrations: Learn about Nomadic and Biblical shepherding practices. • Wool Mill Tour: See the journey of wool from sheep to finished item. • Farm Museum & Educational Silo: Interactive exhibits for all ages. Plan Your Visit • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. • Groups: Please pre-schedule field trips for groups of 20 or more. • Dining: Visit our picnic area! You are welcome to bring your own lunch; snack and beverage concessions are also available on-site. • Farm Store: Don’t forget to stop by! Our Farm Store is an Oklahoma Farmer’s Market HUB with nearly 100 local consignors. We carry handmade, unique items as well as yarn and fiber produced and processed right here on the farm. Additionally, we carry felting supplies, and spinning/weaving tools. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, Oklahoma Museum Association member, Farmer’s Market Hub, Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved.
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
May 5, 2026
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone who completes it! This event is free with general admission or an Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursday of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center Ballroom
2435 S Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74114
Stem Night at the Aquarium
May 19, 2026
Want to bring STEM subjects to life for your aqua fans? Join us for STEM Make & Take Project Evenings at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Participants will take away lessons about the importance of environmental conservation while creating unique STEM projects they can take home with them. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our Education Team will have several sessions, giving you ample time to explore the Oklahoma Aquarium & visit all 10,000 of our amazing animals! This event is free for all Oklahoma Aquarium members or with daily admission. Hours: 6:00p.m. &7:00p.m.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
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