This Tulsa

Discussions about our environment: global warming, pollution, and waste; are really taking the light here in Tulsa. Earth day happened, but that does not mean we can stop doing our part to keep our land grand. When I was growing up I used to notice those signs along Interstate-44 when my family and I would drive to relatives homes near Oklahoma City for holidays and recite them in a modest shout. I guess I never really understood the impact of what they meant or what they stood for.

First, I’m no preacher on the subject of recycling or being earth friendly. Anyone who knows me personally, its obvious I use if not abuse my right to purchase and throw away paper towels, paper plates, and take-away containers; I drive a politically incorrect gas guzzling beast of a S.U.V.; and I constantly drop my cigarette butts out the window. I’m trying to make some changes, small baby steps that hopefully will advance my love for the planet.

I found a website, The Metropolitan Environmental Trust today and found many of the events on their upcoming schedule to be intriguing. I knew there were tons of events and happenings taking place throughout the city, but I never paid attention enough to write down the details. Their wonderful site has all these details in one place.

Farmers Markets

• Cherry Street Farmers’ Market Saturdays, April – Oct. 7am – 11pm 15th & Peoria
• Pearl Farmers’ Market Mondays, April – Oct. 4:30pm – 7pm 6th & Peoria
• Downtown Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, April – Oct. 10:30am – 2pm 3rd & Boston
• Collinsville Farmers’ Market Wednesdays & Saturdays, April – Oct. 8am – 11am. 12th & Main Street
• Owasso Farmers’ Market Wednesdays & Saturdays, April – Oct. 8am – 12pm 8300 N. Owasso Expressway
• Jenks Farmers’ Market Saturdays, April – Oct. 7am – 12pm 9th & Main Street
• North Tulsa Farmers’ Market Saturdays, April – Oct. 8:30am – 12:30pm 2620 E 56th St. North

There are also many opportunities listed to help clean up our city. Find one that works and consider it you way to Volunteer in Tulsa.