The George M. Murrell Home and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission will present a program entitled "Once Upon a Time in a Stream" on Saturday, August 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to learn about the plants that grow along Park Hill Branch Creek as it flows through the Murrell Home property, the species that have lived there for a millennium, and the newcomer species that are not necessarily good for the stream. This creek tour program is free, open to the public, and reservations are not required. "Once Upon a Time in a Stream" is part of the Murrell Home's monthly Third Saturday Living History programming. For more information please call 918-456-2751 or email murrellhome@okhistory.org.

The Sod House Museum in Aline will offer a workshop detailing how to make 3-D popup cards. The class will take place on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to noon and will be taught by instructor Martha Ray. Pop-up cards have been around for centuries. The Victorian era saw the growth of the pop-up card industry and paper dolls. Cards of the golden era featured hand painting, ribbon, opening doors revealing second layers and rivets for support and mechanical motion. The depth and style of the cards are enjoyed by people of all ages.

Instructor Martha Ray will teach the basics of card making and how to make envelopes. At the workshop guests will learn the cutting and folding techniques for simple pop-up designs, along with sentiments to write inside the cards. Each participant will make between five and ten cards, depending on time. Ray also will provide patterns and instructions. Participants need to bring a pair of small, sharp scissors, but all other supplies will be furnished. The cost for the workshop is $10. Preregistration by August 13 is necessary due to space constraints. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.