Invasive insects make a meal out of county’s hemlocks By Kevin Limiti An invasive species with an odd name is causing concern in Otsego County after conservationists discovered the destructive insect at parks in Cooperstown and around Oneonta. The Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) is a tiny bug that infests hemlock trees, which experts warn could cause catastrophic environmental damage. The insect in question came from the Far East in the 1920s and was discovered in New York State in the…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 Learn About Invasive Species with Otsego County Conservation Association CONSERVATION WEBINAR – 7 – 8 p.m. Learn about the Woolly Adelgid, an invasive insect which targets hemlock trees which are an important part of our ecosystem. Seminar will cover the biology & impact of this insect as well as surveying and management options. Learn how you can volunteer to spot this invader and help protect our local forests. Presented by the Otsego County Conservation…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Seniors Party at the Mall SENIOR SOCIAL – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seniors are invited for a party featuring Chair Yoga, Silver Sneaker Classic, Lunch from Panera Bread, Bingo, and a mall walk. Free, all invited. Presented by the Oneonta YMCA. Hosted at The Community Room by JC Penny’s at The Southside Mall, Oneonta. 607-432-0010 ext. 9 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/…
In Memoriam Arthur J. Newell, 72 June 25, 1949 – October 27, 2021 Arthur J. Newell, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, son, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2021. Born in New York City on June 25, 1949 to Vincent and Elizabeth Newell, Art grew up in Kings Park on Long Island where his profound connection with the water first took root. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1971 from SUNY…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Chop and Cheese with OCCA CHOP & CHEESE – 6 – 8 p.m. Come help eradicate a patch of invasive Japanese Knotweed from the farm. Bring your own gardening tools, limited supply available. Afterwards enjoy light refreshments in the garden with the Otsego County Conservation Association. This is the last Chop and Cheese of the season. Mohican Farm, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/chop-cheese-the-big-finish/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Concert at Glimmerglass BEACH CONCERT – 7 p.m. Bring out your lawnchair to enjoy a concert by the Cooperstown Community Band. Also on hand will be the Cherry Valley-Springfield class of 2023 hosting a bake sale. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. 607-547-8662 or visit www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/…
Lions, Rotary, other partners host annual river cleanup day COOPERSTOWN — The fourth Susquehanna River Cleanup took place Saturday, July 17. Community involvement in this project has continued to grow with more than 35 people volunteering this year. The Cooperstown Lions Club, Cooperstown Rotary Club, Rotary E-club of Global Trekkers, OCCA and Otsego 2000 as well as some individuals all made financial contributions to assist with building three new improved rafts. The Susquehanna River Cleanup project came about because John…
Otsego County opts into pilot hunting program for kids 12, 13 By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MIDDLEFIELD — Otsego County will opt into a pilot state program to allow children ages 12 and 13 to take part in more forms of hunting, including with a firearm. The county’s Board of Representatives approved the trial program at their meeting Wednesday, July 7. The program was approved in the 2021 state budget and offered by the state Department of Environmental…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Fun performance at Hyde Hall SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy fun performance of ‘The Ships Captain’ about the hijinks of 2 sisters, their guardian, and a mysterious suitor. This singspiel from 1817 includes parodies of famous pieces from Mozart, Beethoven, and popular German folk songs.Cost, $20/adult. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Discuss Conservation With Audubon Society AUDUBON SOCIETY – 10 a.m. – Noon. Get your questions in Q&A session with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon society board members. Topics on everything from the society in general to birding to effects of lead ammunition. Presented as part of OCCA’s online Earth Festival. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/earth-festival/…