24 years, a collectors' item and a quality keepsake!
The Tulsa Ornament for 2009 honors
MARY K OXLEY NATURE CENTER
in Mohawk Park
Mary K Oxley Nature Center!
Boasting 804 acres with 9 miles of trails that wander through hardwood forests, prairie & wetlands, along Lake Sherry, over boardwalks in Blackbird Marsh & numerous streams.
The backpiece shows the beautiful Oxley-Yetter Interpretive building, named after the parents of John T. and Mary K. Oxley.
Opening in 1981 and completely renovated in 2009, the building has new interpretive teaching stations, a floor to ceiling interactive mural, projected sounds of woodpeckers and other creatures, a wildlife viewing area with waterfalls, a library, bookstore and classrooms.
The frontpiece shows a family enjoying the natural sights and sounds on the prairie trail in front of the pond and the Interpretive building.
50% of the artists profits are donated to charity annually
50% of this year's profits will also be given to the Oxley Nature Center
Complete in red gift box with informational insert
Made of solid brass with a 24 karat gold wash
Three dimensional, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" with front piece in 1/4" relief from body
Each year the Ornament portrays a Tulsa landmark or special event
