April 18, 2026 Issue, Page 11 of 12

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 • 11 Weekly Oklahoma Oil and Gas Proudly Brought to you by: Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for April 7 - April 13, 2026 Monarch Butterflies Migration Program to Save the Monarchs and other Pollinators By Sheryl Ponce Monarch-themed merchandise and habitat signs. The Okies for Monarchs will be Ask questions and learn from lo- coming to the Arrowhead Center cal experts with the presentations on ECPD Celebrates National from noon to 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 2nd. There will be native wild- flowers and milkweed for sale, along Monarchs, milkweed, and pollinator habitats. Also grab a treat from Surf Bar food truck. Animal Control Officer with the park full of family-friendly activities with partners that include experts to answer questions and pro- The order of events start at 12:30 p.m., with the presentation con- cerning why Oklahoma is import- vide presentations. ant for Monarchs. At 1 p.m., the Appreciation Week The tips in hosting the Monarchs will be given, along with 100 free Sowing for Monarchs in Pastures will be presented with insights from milkweed plugs. The event is sup- Brian Weathers of Johnston Seed The Elk City Police Department recognizes ported by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Company. At 1:30 p.m., What to the hardworking individuals who help keep both that will give informational infor- Plant and How to Build will be pre- Krystal Stone mation about the wildflowers along sented by Jamie Mansell, who will the community and the animals safe, the Animal Control Officers. Animal Control Officers play a Route 66. talk about the do’s and don’ts with vital role in protecting the public, caring for lost During the event, shop native helping to save the Monarchs. At and neglected animals, enforcing local ordinanc- plants from the Oklahoma vendors 2 p.m., the Growing Community es, and showing compassion in situations that Sanctuary Gardens and Wild Roots; through Habitat will be presented often go unseen. Their dedication makes a dif- and get free started milkweed-plants by Megan Malone of Keep Okla- ference every single day in Elk City. The depart- and wildflower seed packets from homa Beautiful. She will be sharing ment is proud to recognize the three outstanding Okies for Monarchs. One can pick the new Route 66 grant program. At Animal Control Officers: Amber Hartsell, Misty up the central/western regional seed 2:30 p.m., the Milkweed and Myth- Garling and Krystal Stone. mix and other native seeds from Busters will be given by Katie Hawk, “Thank you for your commitment, compas- Johnston Seed Company; along with Executive Director of the Oklahoma sion, and the care you show to both our residents participating in hands-on activities Monarch Society. and our four-legged friends,” the announcement for all ages with Keep Oklahoma Make plans to attend this Route said. Please join the ECPD in showing apprecia- Beautiful, Johnston Seed Company. 66 Native Plant and Pollinator Festi- tion during National Animal Control Officer Ap- Oklahoma Biological Survey and val on Saturday, May 2nd, from noon preciation Week. North Fork of Red River Conser- to 4 p.m. An interactive learning day Misty Garling Amber Hartsell vation District. There will also be that can involve the entire family.