MICHAEL PATTON

Michael Patton is a lifelong Tulsan whose obsession with saving the Earth has led him down many paths. He organized a litter cleanup at age 11 for the first Earth Day in 1970 and became vigilant in convincing people to join him. His career led to non-profit work doing hazardous waste collection events, building recycling businesses throughout Oklahoma, writing and producing air quality commercials, and publishing about composting. He has served on many boards including Up With Trees, The Garden Center, Oklahoma Recycling Association and the Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma. His current job is Executive Director of Land Legacy and does conservation easements to build urban parks and save family farms.