Open for the Holidays

We would like to remind you that the reserve will be open to the public over the holidays.  You can be sure to find picturesque scenery that perfectly displays the colors of Christmas as this season's festive colors of green and red are evident throughout the reserve with evergreens, ferns, vines, berries, and birds.  This is a great time to take advantage of nature and go for a winter walk to take in the fresh air and scenery. Though you may not encounter reindeer, white-tailed deer may be spotted throughout the reserve.  The new's forecast calls for a chance of snow on Christmas Eve, but the precipitation is not predicted to accumulate. If there is snow accumulation, taking a walk through a snow covered forest is a great way to experience the holidays!  

Christmas Eve- Open:  Dawn to Dusk

Christmas Day- Open:  Dawn to Dusk

New Year's Eve- Open:  Dawn to Dusk

New Year's Day- Open:  Dawn to Dusk

Cardinals on Display

It may be no surprise for the nature enthusiast to find that winter is an excellent time to enjoy bird watching in Oklahoma.  One main star at the reserve is the vibrantly colored, male Northern Cardinal. If you walk along the trail by the aqua lab you will be rewarded with a show of nature's seasonal color of red.  One place to spot these magnificent creatures is by the feeders that are placed around the reserve where you will find several cardinals socializing, as they hop from branch to branch and tilt their head as if to listen to one another.