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Event Title: NPHW Nature Walks Across Oklahoma
Description: Join OPHA in closing our out 2026 National Public Health Week activities with a morning nature walk at your local park! Gather with your colleagues, friends, family, and community to get outside, get moving, and enjoy Oklahoma's spring beauty together!
Register: Register to confirm your participation and receive your walk lead's contact info! Your walk lead will decide site-specific details, such as the group meeting spot at your park, approximate end time, park facilities, etc closer to the event.
Planned Walks (Added as towns, parks, and walk leads are confirmed.)
Ada: Wintersmith Park w/ Jessica Imotichey @ 10am
Norman: Saxon Park w/ McKenzie Cowlbeck @ 9:30am
Stillwater: OSU Botanic Gardens w/ Rachel Liebe @ 10am
Tusla: Oxley Nature Center w/ Marqua Harris -- postponed
OKC: Scissortail Park w/ Kara Stone @ 10am
Want to Lead a Walk in Your Favorite Local Park? We'd love for you to! Nature walk leads will be the point-person for your local walk, including:
- Picking your favorite local park to hold the nature walk
- Setting a meeting spot, start time, and (approximate) end time
- Communicating updates or changes to your registered participants (we'll give you their provided emails)
- Warmly welcoming folks and kicking-off the nature walk on April 11th!
Remember to Prepare Accordingly for Your Walk!
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wear sun screen and/or protective clothing
- Use insect repellant (ticks are already out!)
- Bring a water bottleEating a nourishing breakfast and/or bringing a snack
- Be a good steward to your local park and wildlife and leave no trace!
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