Treasuring Local Beekeepers Local Beekeepers are truly something to be treasured. Just like the bees, beekeepers spend their time trying to make the world around them healthy and beautiful. It’s no secret that the bee population had a steep decline because of colony collapse disorder. The causes are complex, including but not limited to the… Read More How to Support Local Beekeepers
Produce Seasonal Chart Ready to start eating with the seasons? I put together a free printable on monthly produce available in Oklahoma. You can find this locally grown produce available at Farmer’s Markets or Farm stores and Farm Stands. Stay tuned for more information on how to find local and seasonal produce options. Eating Seasonally… Read More What’s in Season: Monthly Guide to Eating Seasonally
Mason bee houses Mason bee houses are a great addition for any pollinator friendly yard. About a month ago, I celebrated my 26th birthday and wanted to also help make things for a community garden I’m helping plan. My mom had a great idea to make bird houses, butterfly houses and bee mason houses. The… Read More How to Help Bees with Mason Bee Houses
About a month and a half ago, I started a Facebook group called Replenishing Oklahoma. When I first created it, I basically wanted it to be a group from all over Oklahoma posting about different non-profits, service organizations or just service projects from their neck of the woods. Other than that I really wasn’t too… Read More Meet the Replenishing Oklahoma Litter Crew
I had another opportunity for a guest post, this time for a book review blog called Lilac Reviews, a blog for any those who love to read and write. Definitely check it out, if you’re a book worm! Here is a small snippet from that post: I grew up in a small, conservative town in… Read More 5 Books to Help You Stop Throwing Your Future Away
Upcycling in Stillwater, OK? I’m obsessed with upcycling, so I wanted to find the best upcycling solutions in my city of Stillwater. See what this small Oklahoma town offers! I have been searching for a upcycler for quite some time. I really wanted to find someone who did more than slap a new coat of… Read More Shedding Light on Upcycling Solutions in Stillwater
What is Precycling Precycling, also known as reducing, is the most important thing a person can do. Precycling, preventing recycling, is about reducing waste by avoiding items that will generate it, or selecting certain items that will generate less, or acquiring items that can be reused for something else.