Thank you for joining us for a Night in the W!ld!
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We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
River Parks’ signature fall fundraiser, Wild Turkey, returned on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  As autumn colors emerged among the forested hills of Turkey Mountain, a casual evening under the stars beckoned!  Patrons unwound in their most comfortable outdoor wear, visited with friends old and new, shared BBQ and bonfires as the sun dipped below the horizon.  Entertainment featured bluegrass, short moonlight strolls at the trailhead, and birds from the Sutton Avian Research Center.

Wild Turkey benefits the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, Tulsa’s treasure trove of winding trails, quiet ponds and meadows, valleys and vistas.  Each year, tens of thousands hike, bike and ramble the wooded landscape, finding an uncommon respite in the heart of the city.  The 2020 Turkey Mountain Master Plan is guiding the park’s management to assure its viability for generations to come.  Your support of Wild Turkey is implementing the Master Plan’s goals:  preservation, restoration and recreation.

Progress toward these goals is evident through accomplishments to date:
• 16+ miles of trail have been rehabilitated to mitigate erosion and improve accessibility
•   the first controlled burn was conducted to begin thinning the understory and reduce wildfire danger
•   areas of invasive species are being removed to allow desirable vegetation to flourish
•   installation of new wayfinding signage has begun

Turkey Mountain is one of Tulsa’s most popular recreation destinations, with over 28,000 visitors per month this spring and summer.  Your support for Wild Turkey at one of the many patron levels will make a lasting difference for the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness!
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“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” - Sir John Lubbock

Answer the call and join us at Wild Turkey!

WILD TURKEY Presenting Sponsor opportunities are available.  Presenting Sponsors receive special recognition as they lead the way in implementing the Turkey Mountain Master Plan’s exciting first steps. To reach our event co-chairs and learn more, please contact us at wildturkey@riverparks.org

Premier reserved seating for 16 guests; VIP on-site parking; premiere logo placement on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website, digital and print media; recognition from the stage; premier on-site and table recognition. Wilderness Experience! Hike Turkey Mountain, guided by an archeologist, on a date “TBD” for up to 16 guests. We’ll furnish the backpacks and trail snacks.
Learn more about the Experience Packages and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

Preferred reserved seating for 12 guests; on-site parking; enhanced logo placement on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website, digital and print media; preferred on-site and table recognition. BaseCamp Experience! Receive two reserved campsites at River Parks’ popular BaseCamp event, Saturday, September 30, 2023. Confirmation for your campsite and for one fully-outfitted vintage-style tent which sleeps 2 to 4 guests must be received by September 12, 2023.  Read more about BaseCamp at www.facebook.com/basecampatturkey.  Learn more about the Experience Packages and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

Preferred seating for 10 guests; convenient parking with shuttle; enhanced logo placement on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website, digital and print media; on-site and table recognition. BaseCamp Experience! Enjoy one reserved campsite at River Parks’ popular BaseCamp event, Saturday, September 30, 2023. Confirmation for your campsite and for one fully-outfitted vintage-style tent which sleeps 2 to 4 guests must be received by September 12, 2023.
Read more about BaseCamp at www.facebook.com/basecampatturkey.  
Learn more about the Experience Packages and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

Reserved seating for 8 guests; convenient parking with shuttle; logo placement on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website, digital and print media; on-site and table recognition. Download and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

Reserved seating for 6 guests; convenient parking with shuttle; text name recognition on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website, digital and print media; on-site and table recognition. Download and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

Open seating for 4 guests; convenient parking with shuttle; text name recognition on WILD TURKEY event page on RPA website and on-site. Download and Print the Patron Reservation Form HERE.

THANKS TO OUR 2023 LIST OF SPONSORS!

‍BLACK BEAR PATRONS
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Prescott Group Capital Management
QuikTrip

ELK PATRONS
Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC
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MOUNTAIN LION PATRONS
Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation
Spade Energy
VOY Construction, LLC
‍Torre & Robert Waldo

‍TIMBER WOLF PATRONS
‍AAON
Anchor Stone Co.
Ascension St. John
Bank of Oklahoma
Sharon King Davis
Green Bay Packaging LLC
Helmerich & Payne
Shelly & Derek Martin
ONEOK
Williams
Zeeco, Inc.

‍BISON PATRONS
‍Mike & Pat Case
Hogan Assessments
KOS, LLC
Phillips 66 Midstream
Omni Lighting Inc
Studio 45 Architects, PLLC
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‍BOBCAT
‍Jay Downie
Bob Anderson & Jan Conway
Catering By PartyServe
GH2 Architects, LLC
Marvin Jones & Rose Washington-Jones
The Hille Foundation
Marian & Jim McCarthy
Steve & Annabelle Miller
Outside Inc.
Resolute PR
Kala & Gary Sharp
Thermal Company, Inc.

‍OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Maureen Azarian  •  Bob McCoy  •  Mary Liebert
Elizabeth Hall • Annie & Jeff Van Hanken
Schnake Turnbo Frank • Jane Ann Zeigler • Dan Allen
Tonja & Tim Carrigg • Sarah & David Jankowsky
Tulsa Regional Chamber

‍SPECIAL THANKS
Hasty Bake Pro Staff & Ambassadors
Marshall Brewing Company
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center
Astronomy Club of Tulsa
Mary Fencl Events