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Environmental Trailblazer To Speak at OCCA Annual Dinner

HARTWICK—The Otsego County Conservation Association announced on Wednesday, July 9 that its annual dinner will be held on Sunday, August 24 at 5 p.m. at Creekside Station in Hartwick. This event brings together community members, local leaders, and environmental advocates for an evening of celebration, connection, and commitment to safeguarding the region’s natural heritage, officials said.

According to a press release, guests will enjoy a curated farm-to-table feast by Bee Blossom Catering, featuring fresh ingredients from local farms including Chicory Creek Farm, Sleeping Lion Farm and Painted Goat Farm. The evening will also include the presentation of OCCA’s Conservationist of the Year award, followed by a keynote address from renowned environmental attorney and activist Anne Marie Garti.

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