Press Release
March 11, 2024
Contact: Calista Stephens
Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-873-2634
fttowson@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/forttowson
Kara Richardson to Lead Nature Education Walk at Fort Towson Historic Site
FORT TOWSON, Okla. — The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a nature walk on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. until noon. The walk will be led by Kara Richardson of Broken Bow. Richardson draws on her experiences as a southeast Oklahoma native to advocate for natural resources education and the perpetuation of wild herbs and medicinal plants. Her methods focus on proper identification, range and historical uses of plants.
The walk will begin at the Fort Towson Historic Site Visitor Center at 10 a.m. and proceed to the fort grounds. Guests should expect uneven terrain and a slow, intentional pace with frequent stops for observation.
This program is FREE to the public thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers. For more information about the events or to register, call 580-236-0537 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.
Fort Towson Historic Site is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Towson Historic Site are available upon request.
