Rewild Oklahoma

09/30/2023

Let's chat about some awesome native shade trees and the wildlife they roll out the green carpet for:

Oaks: These old-timers are like the neighborhood snack bar for wildlife. They drop acorns, and guess who loves them? Deer, squirrels, and wild turkeys. It's like an all-you-can-eat buffet! Oaks are ecological powerhouses and support an impressive number of species. They provide habitat and sustenance for over 500 species of butterflies and moths alone, which, in turn, become food for various birds and mammals.
Pecans: Who doesn't love a tasty pecan pie? But it's not just for us. Pecans are the secret stash for woodpeckers and raccoons. They've got exquisite taste! While the number of species directly supported by pecans may not be as extensive as oaks, they still contribute to local biodiversity by providing food and habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Walnuts: Walnuts are like the celebrity chefs of the tree world. Squirrels adore their nuts, and here's the kicker – their leaves support caterpillars, which are basically gourmet meals for many songbirds.
Redbuds: These beauties aren't just eye candy. They serve up nectar for busy bees and butterflies, keeping our local ecosystems buzzing with life.

Plant now, become a wildlife host, and enjoy the shade for years to come! 🏡💚

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08/15/2023

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

Make your own Sumac Powder! It reminds me of to***co and lemon juice combined. Sumac is a spice typically used in Middle Eastern cooking (Za’atar spice). It’s easy to tell apart from poison sumac, which is a vine that has white berries! All red berried sumacs are edible. In my area we have Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) in the late spring early summer and now both Smooth (Rhus glabra) and Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum) ripening now. If you’re really lucky you’ll also find Staghorn Sumac!

To make spice: Sun-dry or dehydrate berries, then add dried berries to a coffee grinder and sift out seeds. It’s wonderful as is sprinkled over hummus, yogurt, and more. I love to add fresh sumac powder with lemon juice and olive oil for a easy salad dressing or Marinade for me.

08/12/2023

Why should we forage? I’m asked that question so often. Maybe you don’t want to walk into the grocery store and pay ever increasing price of goods. Maybe you want to help the environment, or connect yourself to land. Wild foods like Lambsquarters show up on their own, grow without the need of extra watering or care. They leaves have more protein, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C than Spinach and can be folded into recipes the same way. They’ve been cultivated for thousands of years for a reason, they’re a sustainable nutrient dense food. My question will always be, why not?

07/01/2023

Does your livestock match your pasture?

This is a great infographic from for pastoralists or pastoralists-to-be. Give that account a follow as well, great information and very active.

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06/19/2023

American Basketflower!

An Oklahoma native that looks like a thistle. Be sure to reference this OSU Ext. Office handout before you rip any thistles out of your area. They could be natives helping out the local ecosystem!

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06/19/2023

Scroll to zoom.. 🌻🌼

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06/19/2023

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