2026 Blue Thumb Volunteer Conference
About this Event
Join us for fun, fellowship and learning at Chandler Park on Saturday, December 5!
We hope you take the time this season to join us in celebrating all of your monitoring and education efforts throughout the year. We have a great slate of speakers who will deliver engaging and informative talks!
Please look below to view the variety of activities we have planned for the weekend - participate in one or all!
- Nature Journaling and Painting Workshop at Chandler Park
Friday, December 4 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Participants will learn how to put together their own nature journal! This will include a guided monarch painting exercise for the cover art.
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- Happy Hour at a Local Brewery (Location TBD)
Friday, December 4 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Add a free ticket to this event at checkout! (Drinks will not be provided)
Location TBD
- Guided Nature Walk at Chandler Park
Saturday, December 5 from 8:00am - 9:00am
Enjoy a guided nature walk with our featured guest speaker, Patrick Hayes!
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- Volunteer Conference at Chandler Park
Saturday, December 6 from 8:30am - 3:30pm
Join the whole group for fun, fellowship and learning!
Tickets to this event are $20. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please email [email protected] for assistance.
We invite attendees to bring an item for the Friends of Blue Thumb silent auction—preferably something handmade!
We’ll also be hosting a special exhibit "Blue Thumb Museum” Bring some of your arts and crafts to display, your favorite creek find or just something special to you!
Questions? Contact:
Hunter Hodson
📧 [email protected]
📞 405-761-7401
Nearby Lodging Options:
Hampton Inn Tulsa-Sand Springs (7852 W Parkway Blvd N, Tulsa)
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tulsa West-Sand Springs (101 W Morrow Rd, Sand Springs)
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
*Optional* Nature Walk
Info: Guided Nature Walk with Patrick Hayes
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome Address
Info: Welcome and Opening Remarks by Rebecca Bond, Blue Thumb Director
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
Info: Priscilla Crawford from the OU Biological Survey speaks to us about her career and new book: "A Naturalist's Guide to Oklahoma"
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
Info: Browse the Friends of Blue Thumb silent auction
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Guest Speaker
Info: History and Future of Chandler Park
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker
Info: Learn about data centers with Andrew Fleet, OSU Extension
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
Info: Baked Potato Bar Lunch Provided
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Staff Presentation
Info: Fish of Tulsa!
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Game Time!
Info: Test your knowledge with a fun game time hosted by Dan Dvorett
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Volunteer Recognition and Closing Remarks
Info: Silent Auction Winner Announcements
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00
