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April 2020
Invaders from…Earth??? Invasive Species Dos and Don’ts
OCCA Program Director Jeff O'Handley provides an overview of invasive species impacting the our lands and waters. The program will include tips on identifying some common species found in the area, some species of concern that may or may not already be here, and dos and don'ts for helping prevent their spread. This program will take place using Zoom conferencing software. Follow this link to register (it's free!). After registering you will receive a confirmation email with information on how…
Find out more »Heat Smart Otsego Lunchtime webinar
Join Heat Smart Otsego Campaign Director Bennett Sandler from the comfort of your home for an introduction to clean heating and cooling options for your home or business. Learn how air source heat pumps, geothermal, pellet stoves and wood gasification boilers can replace your old fossil fuel heating system, save you money, and make your home more comfortable. This one hour program will take place every Thursday from March 26 through April 30 and will use Zoom conferencing software. Register…
Find out more »Heat Smart Otsego Lunchtime webinar
Join Heat Smart Otsego Campaign Director Bennett Sandler from the comfort of your home for an introduction to clean heating and cooling options for your home or business. Learn how air source heat pumps, geothermal, pellet stoves and wood gasification boilers can replace your old fossil fuel heating system, save you money, and make your home more comfortable. This one hour program will take place every Thursday from March 26 through April 30 and will use Zoom conferencing software. Register…
Find out more »Earth Festival–Cancelled
***Due to situation with coronavirus and COVID-19, we are cancelling Earth Festival as an in-person event. Look for online events to be announced soon*** Earth Festival is an environmentally focused, interactive event featuring exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment, all with a fun, earth-friendly twist. In additional to the vendor and information fair, the event will include the morning bird walk, led by Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, the return of the clothing swap, free document shredding by Empire Recycling, original window…
Find out more »The Hidden Tower — Cancelled
***We look forward to working and walking with the Susquehanna Chapter of ADK in the future!*** Take a ramble through the woods and visit F. Ambrose Clark's 'Irish Tower' just outside of Cooperstown with OCCA Program Director, Jeff O'Handley and the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. This 3.5-mile walk will wind through a variety of wooded landscapes, climb up and down hills, and pass by a wetland. Participants must sign a liability release form, available at Susquehanna Chapter's…
Find out more »Heat Smart Otsego Lunchtime webinar
Join Heat Smart Otsego Campaign Director Bennett Sandler from the comfort of your home for an introduction to clean heating and cooling options for your home or business. Learn how air source heat pumps, geothermal, pellet stoves and wood gasification boilers can replace your old fossil fuel heating system, save you money, and make your home more comfortable. This one hour program will take place every Thursday from March 26 through April 30 and will use Zoom conferencing software. Register…
Find out more »Heat Smart Otsego Lunchtime webinar
Join Heat Smart Otsego Campaign Director Bennett Sandler from the comfort of your home for an introduction to clean heating and cooling options for your home or business. Learn how air source heat pumps, geothermal, pellet stoves and wood gasification boilers can replace your old fossil fuel heating system, save you money, and make your home more comfortable. This one hour program will take place every Thursday from March 26 through April 30 and will use Zoom conferencing software. Register…
Find out more »May 2020
Early Morning Birds — Postponed
***Currently postponed. We are hoping to reschedule for late May or early June. Watch for updates!*** The early birder catches the bird! Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society's Becky Gretton for an early morning birding walk around Mohican Farm in Springfield. The farm's mix of woods, fields and shoreline makes for a good variety of birds. In the past we've seen warblers, woodpeckers, bobolinks and blue jays. Meet at OCCA's offices at 7am. No prior birding experience necessary, but you will need…
Find out more »June 2020
Butternut Creek Fun Paddle
Join OCCA and the Butternut Valley Alliance for this easy-going four + mile paddle down the Butternut Creek. Take in the sights and sounds of one of our most beautiful waterways and learn about the plants, animals and history of this diverse region on this family friend event. You may bring your own canoe or kayak (please be sure to clean, drain and treat your watercraft prior to the event) or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. The event…
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.
