Last Saturday I participated in a work day on Turkey Mountain. The Tulsa River Parks Authority, the Metropolitan Environmental Trust, Keep American Beautiful, and Budweiser got together and sponsored it. There were over a 100 people show up to provide slave labor and then attend an afterparty.
Many people showed up to help rebuild part of the trail. That sounded like too much work for me so I joined some Budweiser guys and other volunteers on cleaning up the Yellow Trail. We pretty much picked the trail clean. Personally I picked up one Bud can, two Bud Lights, a Natural Light (called “Natty” by the Budweiser guys), and a Modelo. The Bud guys said that pretty much reflects the local market where they have a 70% market share. Plus they don’t make Modelo but they distribute it. So clean sweep for Budweiser!
Our leader pointed out her “Pregnant Tree.” She said that one time she went and touched it and made a wish and her wish came true. Who can resist that story!! Everybody had to get in on that action, even the Budweiser guys.
On our way back we passed a bunch of very tired volunteers who had been working on the trail. There was also this Bobcat. If I had a gazillion bucks I’d have a Bobcat. I would dig holes, knock down trees, and in general make a mess. I know that is not very green of me but there it is.
I just love taking pictures of people taking pictures. I think this is a Bud guy taking pics of his coworkers.
And I got in behind him to take a group shot. Notice the adult malted beverages they had on hand. Budweiser also provided lunch for everybody.
All in all it was a great event. A lot of work was done.
Check out a Tulsa World newspaper article about it.
Like you, if I had a bazillion bucks, I would soooo own a bobcat! And I think the one with tracks is just the collest of all. I admire you for helping maintain something that you use on a regular basis. I think that is the heart of volunteering. Nice post Yogi.
Yogi, please tell me you didn’t wish to be pregnant when you touched the tree. I like that you’re giving back to Turkey Mountain – I know how much you love those trails. A little Bud afterwards is good incentive. (Looks like some are used to a LOT of Bud.)
Thanks for doing that, Yogi! That can be some tough work–and especially during this time of year.
glad everyone had some liquid to drink. that is very important when working or hot out. ( :
i have always wanted a bobcat!! neat-o!!
That’s great that Budweiser sponsors that event. I am always grateful for the volunteers who maintain the trails, especially those who help rebuild the trails. I can hardly hike the trails around here and keep breathing so working on them is something I’m not in condition to do, but I am very appreciative of those who do. Good job getting out there and helping, brother!