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September 2018
Highway Cleanup
Help pick up litter along a two-mile section of NY State Route 80 in Springfield. Safety vests and helmets, gloves, bags will be provided. Meet at OCCA's office at 7207 State Route 80, Springfield.
Find out more »County Forest Walk
Did you know Otsego County owns over 3,600 acres of forest property? Join Joe Sweeney, Forest Technician with the Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District on a walk through the John W. Chase Memorial Forest in Middlefield and learn about sustainable forest management, best management practices, forest pests, invasive species, and multi-use land management. Meet at the intersection of Middlefield, Van Cleef, and Pearsall Roads in the town of Middlefield. Wear shoes suitable for walking on rough terrain and…
Find out more »October 2018
Trees–Guardians of the Susquehanna
OCCA Executive Director Leslie Orzetti leads this walk along Willow Brook from Doubleday Field to Otsego Lake in Cooperstown. The walk will talk about trees as a vital part of the stream ecosystem, their benefits, and programs that help restore riparian buffer ecosystems. Other stops on the walk include Lakefront Park and ending at Council Rock. This walk is sponsored by the Village of Cooperstown through a New York State DEC Urban and Community Forestry grant. The Urban Forestry grants…
Find out more »Get the Kids Out–Trees!
Need something to do on Columbus Day? Come to Mohican Farm and explore the world of trees. We'll search the property and learn how to tell different kinds from each other, understand the role trees play in our world, and have fun! Meet at OCCA's office at Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Free.
Find out more »Ag Plastic Collection — Northern Transfer Station
Farmers have the opportunity to drop off used agricultural plastic film for free. Material must be shaken out to remove excess feed/dirt, dry, and sorted according to color/type. Call OCCA Program Director Jeff O'Handley at (607) 282-4087 to register. Acceptable plastics include bale wrap, silage/ag bags, bunker covers. PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer able to accept wood pellet bags. Wood pellet bags may be returned to stores that accept film plastic/single use plastic bags for recycling. This program is…
Find out more »Ag Plastic Collection — Southern Transfer Station
Farmers have the opportunity to drop off used agricultural plastic film for free. Material must be shaken out to remove excess feed/dirt, dry, and sorted according to color/type. Call OCCA Program Director Jeff O'Handley at (607) 282-4087 to register. Acceptable plastics include bale wrap, silage/ag bags, bunker covers. PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer able to accept wood pellet bags. Wood pellet bags may be returned to stores that accept film plastic/single use plastic bags for recycling. This program is…
Find out more »Heat Smart Otsego Launch Event
The event will officially launch the NYSERDA funded effort Heat Smart Otsego. The event features guest speaker, Jay Egg, founder of EggGeothermal, who will discuss the basics of geothermal, and examine how far geothermal can go towards a renewable energy future. Campaign Director Bennett Sandler will also present detailed information on all aspects of the Heat Smart Otsego campaign, providing an introduction to the technologies as well as information on pricing and incentives available to those that install these technologies. Register…
Find out more »Upper Susquehanna Watershed Forum
Co-hosted by the New York League of Conservation Voters and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition, this full-day conference will focus on where the Chesapeake Bay begins and how the Bay is connected to the Upper Susquehanna River Watershed. The conference will feature special guest speakers and coalition partners talking about local and regional efforts to protect the watershed. Conference partners include the Upper Susquehanna Coalition, Otsego Land Trust, Otsego County Conservation Association, Sydney Center Improvement Group, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay,…
Find out more »Meet Your State Forester
New York State Forester Nathan Funk will lead an informative walk through Basswood Pond State Forest. He will talk about the forest's history, planned forestry actions, and recreational opportunities at the forest. Program is free. Meet at the Basswood Pond State Forest parking area on Conservation Road, Burlington Flats. Free
Find out more »Over the Top! Mud Lake
Join Steve Kent for an invigorating walk to Mud Lake in Robert V. Riddell State Park. This 3.5-hour, 4.5-mile hike traverses woods rich in beauty, including a 30-foot waterfall, oak and hemlock groves, and Mud Lake, a sphagnum bog at the top of South Hill. Along the way, Steve will share the history of the land that was donated by Steve and his wife, Trish Riddell Kent, in 2005. This is a one-way hike. Meet at noon at the Pine…
Find out more »To use our online sign up for an event, please click here. Otherwise, please contact Program Director, Jeff O’Handley at 607-282-4087 or programdirector@occainfo.org.
