Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service

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Check out the latest infographic from our friends at the Oklahoma Water Resources Center!
Happy National Rivers Month!

Did you know that Oklahoma has approximately 78k miles of rivers, with the U.S. having approximately 3.5M miles?

River systems transport flood waters, filter & attenuate pollutants, support clean water, recreation, agriculture & ecosystems – making them incredibly important! Keep Oklahoma’s river systems healthy by reducing litter & properly disposing of trash, chemicals, etc., practicing water conservation practices & participating in local river cleanup events.

Learn more about rivers here: https://bit.ly/3YBU6cA

Happy National Rivers Month!

Did you know that Oklahoma has approximately 78k miles of rivers, with the U.S. having approximately 3.5M miles?

River systems transport flood waters, filter & attenuate pollutants, support clean water, recreation, agriculture & ecosystems – making them incredibly important! Keep Oklahoma’s river systems healthy by reducing litter & properly disposing of trash, chemicals, etc., practicing water conservation practices & participating in local river cleanup events.

Learn more about rivers here: https://bit.ly/3YBU6cA

Interested in getting started with beekeeping? Join Urban agriculturalist, Mason Huddleston for HIVE CHECK! This program will give you an overview in the tasks and responsibilities of beekeepers. Participants will get hands on experience checking the health of a hive, looking for pests and diseases and talking about next steps.
Participants will be provided with full suits for protection.
Registration is $15. To register call 405-713-1125
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communications, program information or reasonable accommodations, need to contact Mason OSU Extension Office at 405-713-1125 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Interested in growing Culinary Mushrooms at home? Join Mason Huddleston, Oklahoma County OSU Extension Urban Agricultural Educator to learn the step-by-step process to grow various edible mushroom species in your back yard!
Class is this Saturday June 6th 10:30-12:30 at the Edmond Library.
10 S Boulevard Edmond, OK 73034
Registration is Free!
Call (405) 341-9282 or click the link below to register!
https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/culinary-mushrooms-599167

Last fall, OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture students under Dr. Luo found a fantastic project. Each of the students crafted incredibly detailed landscape designs for The Healing Center. The students' goal was to create a design that would allow those in The Healing Center to connect with nature while feeling peace and security, and they very much accomplished their goal!

https://news.okstate.edu/articles/agriculture/images/2026-landscape-architecture-2500x1300.jpg | Oklahoma State University This past fall, students from OSU’s horticulture and landscape architecture department partnered with Hope is Alive, an Oklahoma City-based organization dedicated to providing people with a holistic approach to managing their addictions, to design a healing garden.

Interested in learning the basics of home canning? Join us for our next Home Canning 101 class on June 16th at the Del City Community Center!

This FREE class will cover:
🥫 Home canning basics
✅ Safe canning practices
🍓 Tips to help you preserve foods confidently at home

Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking for a refresher, this class is a great place to start!

Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/GDGRzRpn17

🌿 Join us for the Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference on June 26 & 27 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus! 🌿

This two-day conference will bring together educators, conservation professionals, landscape experts, and community leaders to explore practical solutions for creating resilient, sustainable landscapes in a changing climate.

We are especially excited to welcome featured keynote speaker Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, who will share innovative strategies for water harvesting, food production, and community-based sustainability.

Topics throughout the conference include:
💧 Rainwater harvesting & urban irrigation stewardship
🌱 Native plants & pollinator habitat
🌳 Urban forestry & edible landscaping
♻️ Composting & yard waste diversion
🐝 Biodiversity & ecological lawn care
🌾 Soil health & prairie restoration
🏙️ Sustainable city planning & landscape policy

📍 Metro Tech Springlake Campus
📅 June 26 & 27
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lunch is provided with registration.

Register here:
https://www.okcbeautiful.com/event-details/sustainable-urban-landscape-conference-2

We still have spots available for our Bakers & Creators Camp happening next week!

During this fun 4-day camp, youth will:
🧁 Learn hands-on baking techniques
🍪 Create delicious baked goods of their own
🎨 Tie-dye their own aprons
✂️ Participate in creative craft activities

This camp is a great opportunity for youth to build kitchen skills, express creativity, and have fun alongside others!

💲 Registration is $30 per student.

To register, please call our office at (405) 713-1125.

New upcoming program!

Curious about the Mediterranean-style way of eating, but not sure where to begin? Join the Med Instead of Meds class series and discover 7 simple steps to eating the Med Way! Learn practical tips, easy life hacks, and delicious recipes to help you incorporate Mediterranean-style eating into your everyday routine. Each class will also feature a food demonstration.

These FREE classes will be held at the Belle Isle Library.

Register for each class through the Metropolitan Library System website:
https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/hold-med-instead-meds-611818

Join Andrew for his monthly stream monitoring as an Oklahoma Blue Thumb volunteer. Learn more about the Deep Fork Creek and about how Blue Thumb volunteers help monitor water across the state.