All Neighbors in McCurtain County, OK
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
Great Plains Nature Center:
Honey Bees play an important part in pollination. Those luscious fruits that we enjoy, apples, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, peaches... depend upon pollination to set their fruit. So we want the honey bee, we just don't want his colony (I should say HER colony since the Queen rules here, not a king!) in our back yard. If you discover a hive that needs to be removed, the best bet is to call your local State University Extension Center. They will know who to call. Then a beekeeper may show up at your door and give those precious little bugs a new home!
