Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre

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’s downtown district. Visitors can explore the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, which features exterior grounds that are free to roam around.

Arts and sculptures

The Myriad Botanical Gardens has several pieces of art. '' Gateway'' by

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stands on a raised berm at the northeast corner of the Gardens. ''Childhood is Everlasting'' (1992) by Robin Orbach is installed in the southwest quadrant of the grounds. The ''Philodendron Dome'' is located on the northwest side of the lake and consists of a dome-shaped framework on an 8' × 9' base made of iron and bronze. Iron vines support the "dome" of this bronze plant's leaves, where visitors can enter for a view from underneath. ''Flying Fish'' by Kenny McCage is a

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in the Gardens's east lake. ''Land of the Brave and the Free'' is a kinetic wind sculpture composed of bright colors and archetypal shapes. It is located on the west side of the Gardens. It was donated in 2002 to the Festival of the Arts by California artist Susan Pascal Beran. The ''Spirit Poles'' are adjacent to the north fountain plaza and were gifts to the City of Oklahoma City from the City of Tulsa in commemoration of Oklahoma's centennial of statehood in 2007.

Annual events

* Oklahoma Gardening School: All-day gardening seminar featuring various speakers educating the public on a variety of Oklahoma-related gardening topics. * Orchids in October: A three-day event celebrating orchids. An orchid sale and luncheon honoring the Foundation's Crystal Award recipient are part of the festivities. * Downtown in December: The Gardens take part in Downtown Oklahoma City's "Downtown in December" event in late November. Twinkling lights on the place were set up for the event. * The annual Oklahoma Gardening School is held typically during the first Saturday in March. It is an all-day seminar.

Transportation

The Myriad Botanical Gardens is served by the

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at Myriad Gardens station.

References

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*"Myriad Botanical Garden- the centerpiece of the city". ''The Journal Record''. Max Nichols. October 12, 2000. *"OKC Events". ''The Journal Record''. Joan Gilmore. October 6, 2008. *KOCO News

*"In the tropics of Oklahoma". ''Southern Living''. Thomas Lee. February 1993. V.28. *"These Walls: The Crystal Bridge". ''The Journal Record''. Kelley Chambers. April 27, 2009.

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.myriadgardens.org/ Agricultural buildings and structures in Oklahoma Botanical gardens in Oklahoma Geography of Oklahoma City Greenhouses in the United States Protected areas of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Tourist attractions in Oklahoma City Urban public parks