[OKC] Earth Day Events

[Miles, Karen]

Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge Clean-Up (April 23; 8:30am - 1:30pm)
The 6th annual Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge Clean-Up will be held beginning at 8:30am on 4/23.  We are meeting at the Lake Overholser Pavilion which is located around NW 14th and East Overholser Drive. For those who want to clean-up these areas by canoe/kayak, OKC Kayak will be providing the watercraft at no charge.  Those who are interested in joining the flotilla should e-mail Rodney Boegel at rodneyboegel at att.net.  However, most of the volunteers will be needed on land.
 
The clean-up will continue until 12:30pm when we will meet for a free lunch provided by Earl's Rib Palace.  Beverages are being provided by Pepsi.
 
During lunch, free prizes will be given away.  In order to have enough supplies and food, we ask that those who are planning on attending let us know.  Our Facebook link is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Lake-OverholserStinchcomb-Wildlife-Refuge/105680642809050?v=app_2344061033
 
There are some great prizes donated so far for our raffle!  They include:
 
*         Complimentary One Night Stay in a Luxurious Executive King Room at the Colcord Hotel
 
*         $10 gift cards for Western Sizzlin or Mackey's Steak House
 
*         Certificate for a free oil change at Hibdon Tires Plus
 
*         $25 gift certificate for the Iguana Mexican Grill
 
*         $20 gift certificate for Charleston's
 
*         Handmade bird house from the Audubon Society of Central Oklahoma
 
*         $50 gift certificate for Pearl's Restaurant Group
 
*         $10 gift certificate for The Red Cup
 
Please let me know if you are aware of other groups/businesses who would be interested in donating something for our raffle.
 
Karen K. Miles 
Coordinator Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge Clean-Up 
(405) 702-8192; E-mail address: Karen.Miles at deq.ok.gov <mailto:Karen.Miles at deq.ok.gov> 
 
 
The City of Oklahoma City is also sponsoring some Earth Day Activities in their Greening OKC Events.  These include:
 
Hazardous Waste Recycle Day (April 2; 9:00am - 1:00pm)
A special household hazardous waste collection will be held for ammunition, tires, computers and pharmaceuticals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the State Fairgrounds. The collection is open to residents only.  Bring your current Oklahoma City water bill stub to prove residency.  The event will be held on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the arena. 
 
Free shred day (April 23; 8:00am - 12:00pm)
Shred and recycle your financial and personal documents during Waste Management Recycle America and the Utilities Department's free shred day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 23.  This will be held at Waste Management's facility located at 5519 NW 4.
 
Earth Fest (April 16; 10am - 2pm)
Join Martin Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 for free Earth-friendly seminars, an alt vehicle car show, kids crafts and creek exploration. Bring your empty soda cans for our kids can stomp. Call Martin Park at 755-0676 for details.
 
Floral walking tour (April 22 @ 9:30am)
Join the staff of the Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36, as we greet the return of spring at 9:30 a.m. on April 22. The free guided walking tour includes trips through the Charles E. Sparks Rose Garden, Margaret Annis Boys Arboretum and other gardens grounds. Call 943-0827 to register. 
 
 
 Downtown Nature Hike (April 14; 12:00pm - 12:45pm)
 
Lace up your walking shoes and take a free naturalist-led walk through the wilds of downtown on Thursday, April 14.  The 45-minute walk will begin at noon on the east steps of City Hall, 200 N Walker. The event will give hikers a new perspective on the urban environment and highlight nature-inspired art throughout downtown.  Call 297-2579 or e-mail <mailto:kristy.yager at okc.gov>  to register.
 
 
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