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Plastic Free July is a global movement aimed at solving the problem of plastic pollution. By pledging and acting to eliminate the use of single-use plastics, we can have a cleaner, healthier environment. Visit plasticfreejuly.org to take the pledge! The website offers resources and strategies for reducing use

Come say “hi” to OCCA this weekend at the Cherry Valley Outdoor Games! June 17th, 18th, and 19th at Alden Field in Cherry Valley. You can find more information about the event and a schedule of events here. The OCCA table will have information about upcoming programming, information

June 6-12 is New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week! Check out the DEC’s website for information about invasive species in New York and read on for more information about how to get involved with OCCA’s invasive species management efforts! In honor of New York State Invasive

The deadline for OCCA’S free summer professional development institute for teachers is MAY 15! If you’re an educator who works in the New York portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, please join us for this fun, educational, 40-hour institute that will take place from July 18-22 at the

THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in our April 23 Drive-Thru, Drop-Off recycling event at Brewery Ommegang. Almost 150 participants recycled 7,387 pounds of material. A special thank you to Tim Holmes and the team at Ommegang who provided us with an excellent space,

Have you reserved your spot for Drive-Thru, Drop-Off recycling this Saturday at Brewery Ommegang? If not, there’s still time! Click here to learn more about what we’ll be accepting and learn how to register. If you have any questions please call or email Anna at 607-547-4488,  coordinator@occainfo.org. Have

We are excited to announce Earth Festival 2022! Please join us on April 23, 2022, for our second Earth Festival Drive-thru Drop-off Recycling event! Were thrilled to be partnering with Brewery Ommegang this year. Bring your difficult to recycle materials, including clothing and textiles, Styrofoam, cork,

OCCA has had a busy start to the month of February! The month isn’t over yet and we’re excited to tell you about some events and opportunities available to you. Read on to learn more about the Winter Walk series, how to participate in local research

2022 is off to a busy start for OCCA and our staff! We have some exciting things going on in the month of February that we want to share with you.  Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Volunteers still wanted!  We would like to extend a big “thank you”

We are looking for your feedback! Please use the QR code above or follow this link to access the survey. Thank you!OCCA Annual Report Survey School Film Plastic Recycling Challenge After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Otsego County Schools Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is back and underway!

As we enter the season of giving, make sure you’re reducing your contribution to landfills by reducing your waste, being a mindful consumer, reusing or gifting what you can, and recycling items appropriately.  Holiday Lights RecyclingHoliday lights aren’t just a headache to hang on a tree

Garage Sale (ongoing)As part of OCCA’s mission to reduce our carbon footprint we will be holding our traditional “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Garage Sale” digitally.  You will still have the benefit of donating items to OCCA, getting some GREAT deals, and knowing that you are keeping things

Thank you to everyone who joined our Clark Tower Hike on 11/11, in conjunction with Glimmerglass Film Days. We had a wonderful turn out! Throughout the walk, we listened to Program Director Jeff O’Handley, and learned all about local geology, and details about forest soil and

NYS DEC Presents:Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species This 55-minute documentary educates the viewer on invasive species and highlights some of the species directly impacting New York’s environment and economy. Viewers will benefit from learning of the innovative ways NYS is combatting these threats.  The documentary

HeatSmart Mohawk ValleyIntroduction to Clean Heating & Cooling  WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS @ 6pm Come join our Campaign Coordinator, Anna and our Outreach Specialist, Natalie every Wednesdays at 6PM EST for fun discussions about the HeatSmart Mohawk Valley program and other environmental sustainability conversations! 🙂We hope to see

HeatSmart Mohawk Valley: On Demand!Want to learn more about Clean heating and cooling technology, but can’t make some of our live webinars? Check out our on Demand programs:  Introduction to Cleaner and Greener Heating and Cooling Energy Studies: The Place to start for any Building Agricultural