The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is one of Oklahoma's most cherished stretches of natural land. It's a beauty to behold and serves as a home to so many native plants and animals, but it takes a lot of people power to preserve this sanctuary. One organization that has stepped up to support the refuge is the Friends of the Wichitas, which is involved in fundraising, charitable contributions, and volunteerism in support of the area's nearly 60,000 acres. Howard Styron, president of the Friends of the Wichitas, joins the show as this week's guest to discuss how one can become involved with the organization. He also shares the interesting story behind his own involvement and his personal favorite spot on the refuge.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their most memorable Oklahoma hikes, and podvents draws attention to the moral ambiguity of a classic fairytale. You won't want to miss it.
Season 5, Episode 20: Skate Party with Twister City Roller Derby
Season 5, Episode 19: Loving the Library with the Tulsa City-County Library System
Season 5, Episode 18: Softball, Bugs, and Rodeo, Oh My!
Season 5, Episode 17: Striking A Cord with Norman Music Festival
Season 5, Episode 15: Where Are The Monarchs?
Season 5, Episode 14: deadCenter Film Festival announcements with Cacky Poarch
Season 5, Episode 13: Propelling Art Forward with Momentum 2024
Season 5, Episode 12: Our Eclipse Preview Show
Season 5, Episode 11: Diving Deeper with Rae Rowland and Medicine Park Aquarium
Season 5, Episode 10: Troy Aikman Talks Elite Brewing
Season 5, Episode 9:Talking Hoops with Potawatomi Fire Head Coach Mark Dannhoff
Season 5, Episode 8: Refined Refreshments with Jamel Stephens and Afropop
Season 5, Episode 7: OSU Master Gardeners Plant Sale with Terri Cain
Season 5, Episode 6: Valentine's Day Extravaganza with Martha Negron
Season 5, Episode 5: All That Jazz with the SWOSU Jazz Festival
Season 5, Episode 4: Filling Up with Reeder's Auto and Tire in Tulsa
Season 5, Episode 3: Spreading MushLove with Oklahoma Fungi
Season 5, Episode 2: Profound Faith with the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine and Miguel Mireles
Season 5, Episode 1: Brunch Worth the Drive
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