Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | OKC Beautiful
What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb?
I studied Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship in an online undergraduate program, and while I learned a lot of great things, I missed out on a lot of hands-on components. Volunteering with Blue Thumb was a great opportunity for me to apply my knowledge and practice new skills while helping the environment.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering with Blue Thumb?
I love exploring new places in Oklahoma City, and volunteering with Blue Thumb introduced me to creeks and waterways that I have never encountered before. My coworkers at OKC Beautiful and I volunteer together, which helps us spend time outside, get our hands dirty, and learn together.
How long have you been with the program?
We began monitoring in May of 2024.
Is there a memorable moment or lesson from your time with Blue Thumb that stands out?
My favorite memory from stream monitoring is the day our whole OKC Beautiful team was able to go together for bug collection day. It was a beautiful morning, and also our first time monitoring at a new site. Everyone got a chance to participate in sample collection and testing. We all had a great time getting to wade in the stream and build new experiences together! (The above photo is from this day!)
Blue Thumb Volunteer | Lauren Nixon, OKCB Program Coordinator & Blue Thumb Volunteer