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 4, Episode 20: Feeding Creativity with Frida Southwest
Season 4, Episode 19: ”Playing Cowboy” with Michael Grauer
Season 4, Episode 18: Exploring Nature and History at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman
Season 4, Episode 17: Movie Magic with the Sunny Side Up Film Festival
Season 4, Episode 16: Getting a ”Clue” with Guthrie’s Pollard Theatre
Season 4, Episode 15: Accessible Art with NewView Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Season 4, Episode 14: The Oklahoma Sound(s) with Preston Jones
Season 4, Episode 13: Making Art in Oklahoma with Lawrence Naff
Season 4, Episode 12: Oklahoma Thai Food with Benji Sukmanee
Season 4, Episode 11: Making Bedré Chocolates with Kay Colbert
Season 4, Episode 10: Like an Open Book with Jeff Martin
Season 4, Episode 9: Creating Community with the Center of Family Love
Season 4, Episode 8: Riding Along with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Season 4, Episode 7: Loving Lawton-Ft. Sill with Dr. Krista Ratliff
Season 4, Episode 6: Looking Back on 2022
Season 4, Episode 5: Streaming Oklahoma with Dennis Spielman
Season 4, Episode 4: Appreciating Great Music with Alexander Mickelthwate of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Season 4, Episode 3: Something Sweet with Apron Strings Candy
Season 4, Episode 2: Art, Colony, and G. Patrick Riley
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