Eat Local for Earth Day 2008

Oklahoma Food Coop founder Bob Waldrop has created an option for Okies that want to eat local. The groceries the coop offers are better for you and they help keep Oklahoma dollars in Oklahoma. The food is fresher because it is harvested locally and it is more environmentally sustainable because it does not have to be shipped long distances.

Participating in the Oklahoma Food Cooperative is a great way to help our state to adapt to the challenges of global climate instability, peak oil and gas, social justice, and rural economic development challenges. It is a great way to celebrate Earth Day everyday! Also, check out local agri-tourism events in your area. Here are a few choices:

14th Annual HerbFest in Arcadia May 10

The 14th annual HerbFest will be held at Crestview Farms, 5521 NORTH DOUGLAS BLVD., ARCADIA, OK 73007, 405-823-2430, MAY 10TH, 2008 10-3 PM.

Crestview Farms is located at the NW corner of N Douglas and E Sorghum Mill Road. Take I-35 to Exit 143 (Edmond), east to Douglas, north to E. Sorghum Mill Road.

Diversified Sustainability Event at Earth Elements Farm
May 4th, 2008 Lexington, Oklahoma

Come celebrate 10 years of Diversified Sustainability with Earth Elements Farm on
Sunday May 4th, 2008 from 2pm - 5pm.

• Sample the wonders of Oklahoma Value-Added Food


• Enjoy Earth Elements Farm Tours


• Straw Bale Building Tours


• Tour new "Green" EEMB Production Facility


• Live music by 13 Seeds

TIP: You have got to try their
Pecan Flapjack Chocolate Chip Granola, it is FANTASTIC!

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OKC Area Earth Week Event April 19, 2008

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April 19, 2008 will be the 3rd Annual Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge Clean-up to be held from 9:30am - 1:00pm.

In addition to observing Earth Week by protecting these wonderful Oklahoma City outdoor areas, here is what to expect at the clean-up:

* Water & Pepsi products to be provided by Pepsi Cola Bottling Group

* Lunch will consist of BBQ Brisket/Cole Slaw/Potato Salad from Earl's Rib Palace & Hamburgers from the Cimarron Steak House

* Gloves and trash bags provided by Keep Oklahoma City Beautiful and the Great American Clean-Up

* Overholser Pavilion provided courtesy of the City of Oklahoma City's Parks and Recreation Department

Prizes to be raffled off include:

• $50 gift certificate for Pearl's Restaurant Chain



• $5 gift certificate from Panera Bread



• Bag of whole bean coffee from Starbucks



• Shorty Smalls gift card & certificate for free onion loaf for everyone



• Mackie's Steakhouse $10 gift card



• Dinner for two at Bad Brad's in Yukon



• Interurban $10 gift certificate



• Pair of tickets to Silver Cinemas' Yukon 5 movie theatre



• Gopuram Taste of India $20 gift certificate



• Applebees $15 gift certificate



• $10 gift certificate to Johnny Carino's in Yukon



• $15 gift card to Alfredos Mexican Café in Yukon



• Dinner for two at the Rib Crib in Yukon



• Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card



• Irma's Burger Shack $20 gift certificate



• Buy For Less $20 Gift Card



• Free coffee & pastry for up to 8 people at Java Dave's on 10th street



• $5 gift certificate for Java Dave's on Reno & MacArthur



• Free ice cream cone from Cold Stone Creamery



• Free oil change from Firestone Complete Care in Bethany



• Sierra Club Bag kit with goodies and water bottle from Oklahoma Sierra Club

Financial support for this clean-up is made possible by a Great American Clean-Up grant from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful!

Participants will meet at the Lake Overholser pavilion near the Overholser dam at N.W. 14th and Overholser Drive. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and hats. Volunteers may also find it helpful to bring sturdy gloves and insect repellant.

If you can join this once-in-a-year event, please let Karen Miles know since she wants to make sure they have enough food for everyone!

Karen K. Miles, Ph.D.
Environmental Program Specialist
Water Quality Division
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 1677
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
(405) 702-8192