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OWL Migrates To Fortin Park

By LIBBY CUDMORE •  for AllOTSEGO.com

OWL is moving its "nest" from downtown Oneonta to the house at Fortin Park.
OWL is moving its "nest" from downtown Oneonta to the house at Fortin Park.

ONEONTA – OWL, the Oneonta World of Learning, will take up a permanent nest in the house at Fortin Park.

The Town of Oneonta has given OWL use of the house, starting in late August, for their play space, as well as use of the playgrounds, fields and pavilions.  With this arrangement, OWL will also be able to add outdoor activities to its offerings, which include PaintFest, Dig Dirt Day and the Ice Cream Social.

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