If I had an issue with garden pests last season, what can I do this year to help prevent a repeat? This question is good to address right now before we plant our summer garden. If we continually plant the same plant in the same location, we may be setting up for a pest problem as well as depleting the soil of the same nutrients.
Dogs are naturally curious creatures, often using their noses and mouths to explore the world around them. Because they are drawn to strong scents and sudden movements, toads — with their unpredictable hops, distinct smells, and occasional croaks — can be an irresistible attraction.
OKLAHOMA CITY – In an environment often filled with hopelessness, Dennis Jackson is bringing harmony.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City (RMHC®-OKC) marked a major milestone on April 3 with the groundbreaking of a new House in northwest Oklahoma City. The event also kicked off the public phase of the nonprofit's Opening Doors, Finding Hope Capital Campaign, an effort to raise $2 million by the end of 2025 to complete the project.
OKLAHOMA CITY – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time for Oklahomans to reflect on the significant impact alcohol misuse has on individuals, families, and communities. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that about 1 in 5 Oklahomans aged 12 and older participated in binge alcohol use in the past month and 1 in 10 are estimated to have had an alcohol use disorder within the past year.
Spring has sprung! When you start your spring cleaning don’t forget about the kitchen! Use these tips from Fight BAC! to make your spring cleaning in the kitchen most effective and learn how to maintain that “spring clean” feel year-round! For more food safety tips from Fight BAC! Your counters may look clean, but BAC! may be hiding all over your kitchen. Always clean surfaces thoroughly with hot water and soap.
This time of year, it almost seems impossible to stay well – flus, stomach viruses, strep … the list goes on and on! It leaves everyone asking, is there any relief from cold and flu season? The short answer is yes. Disinfecting plays an important role in keeping our homes and public spaces clean.
Good morning, Shawnee! April is here and hopefully we will get some nice spring weather. I’m sure things will bounce back and forth between rain, wind, warm, and cool since this is still Oklahoma! Have you been to a park lately? Did you know we have over 30 in Shawnee? There might even be one near you! The spring restrooms hours for KidSpace and Woodland Parks are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
Have you noticed hundreds of tiny brown leaves on your walkways and driveways that are easily tracked into the house or car? These are bud scales falling away as the new leaves emerge. The protective covers act as tiny shingles to protect and shield the buds through the winter.
In March, the CPN Diabetes Program added a new initiative to its programming designed to help individuals reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.