Video Update | Earth Day Q&As

Join me this weekend for Watershed talks across Tulsa

Hi,

Here’s everywhere you can find me this Earth Day weekend. Come, come:

• Irrevocably alter your understanding of Tulsa and the Arkansas River. Or, rock climbing. See below.

• Participate in a Watershed Q&A. Attend two free film screenings.

• Ascertain a few of the unforgettable moments I’ve witnessed over more than 3.5 years of reporting this series. Probably upgrade your subscription.

Friday, 4/19 and Saturday, 4/20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—Earth Day at Chandler Park
6500 W. 21st St.

Find me both days under the Post Oaks behind the Community Center. I’ll host a Watershed discussion and Q&A from noon to 12:30 p.m. inside the building. Friday is for students; Saturday is open to the public. Everything will move indoors if there’s inclement weather.

Saturday, 4/20
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.—Trash Pickup at Chandler Park, Community Climbing to follow

Set the tone for your weekend with a morning outside, hosted by the Oklahoma Climbers Coalition (I'm a board member and our Chandler liaison). This event last spring was a highlight of my year; I’d love to see you there. Meet in front of the Community Center. Park staff will provide trash bags and gloves. If you’re climbing after, stop in at noon for some snacks and the Watershed Q&A.

Saturday, 4/20
6 p.m.—Earth Day at Guthrie Green
Events from 3 to 9 p.m.
111 Reconciliation Way

I will speak briefly at 6 p.m., followed by the music of Ken Pomeroy and keynote speaker Casey Camp-Horinek at 7 p.m. Camp-Horinek’s words opened this series, and her decision to speak in Tulsa on a day when she could be keynote speaker anywhere on the planet is remarkable. Red Dirt Rangers will close out the day.

Sunday, 4/21
2 p.m.—Free Film Screenings at Circle Cinema
10 S. Lewis Ave.

I will be part of a short panel discussion after free screenings of two important and (I expect) gripping films. Reception at 1:30 p.m., discussion at 4:30 p.m. Get details and read about the panelists here.

The films:

• ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek): a short film about the work of Cherokee elder and Waterkeeper Rebecca Jim (a fellow panelist) to restore Tar Creek. From award-winning Cherokee and Kiowa filmmaker Loren Waters (also a panelist).

• Dark Waters: The true story of a case against DuPont, whose toxic sludge contaminated a community with perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA: a carcinogen and forever chemical used to make Teflon. PFOA can now be found in nearly every creature on earth, according to The Guardian. 

Sunday’s event is presented by Circle Cinema, Tulsa Area Arkansas River Advocates, Oklahoma Earth Coalition and OK Roots Music.

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