Riparian buffers are among the best management practices we mentioned in our October column about regenerative agriculture. The word “riparian” refers to areas alongside streams, rivers or other bodies of water.…
Riparian buffers are among the best management practices we mentioned in our October column about regenerative agriculture. The word “riparian” refers to areas alongside streams, rivers or other bodies of water.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 ‘Fedora’ Streams Live From The Met Operahouse OPERA—12:55-4:30 p.m. View live performance of the Metropolitan Opera, streaming live in Oneonta. This week the Met presents “Fedora” by Umberto Giordano, about a 19th-century Russian princess who falls in love with her fiancé’s murderer. Cost, $20/adult. Lunch available for purchase separately from Soda Jerks. Showing at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org…
Letter from Chip Northrup Hapless Mussels The hapless mussels didn’t want to come here. They were as happy as clams in Siberia — before they were Shanghai’d to the Great Lakes. They have no political advocates in Albany — so they get the blame for everything. Count the votes Chip NorthrupCooperstown…
Harmful Algae Bloom in Otsego Lake Funding is always a challenge with Otsego Lake no matter what the problem or opportunity may be. “The new problem is actually an old problem. It’s the algae bloom and the quagga mussels that we predicted back in 2018 that are still here, but they are causing greater problems,” said Paul Lord, environmental scientist at the Biological Field Station in Cooperstown. “I told the board of directors of Otsego Lake Association that we were…
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/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Skate Party For Pride SKATE WITH PRIDE – 6 p.m. Join the Otsego Pride Alliance for fun skate party featuring laser tag, and a snack bar. Skate rentals $1. RSVP required. Interskate 88, 5185 St. Rt. 23, Oneonta. 607-386 1508 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegopride/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 18 Stop Invasive Spotted Lantern Fly INVASIVE SPECIES – 7 p.m. Learn about the Spotted Lantern Fly, an invasive insect that poses a threat to NY’s agriculture, forest, & quality of life. Learn about the life cycle, threat, and how to recognize this insect. Participants will then have opportunity to hunt for the egg masses in March 20. Free, registration required. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/spotted-lanternfly-egg-hunt/ CLICK HERE FOR THE…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Celebrate Black History Month WORD THURSDAY – 7 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with area poets online. Opens with open mic, followed by presentation by award winning novelist Jeffrey Colvin. Presented by Bright Hill Press & Literary Center. 607-829-5055 or visit www.facebook.com/brighthp/ VOICES OF THE GAME – 10:30 a.m. Continue celebrating Black History Month with discussion with Players’ Alliance President, Curtis Granderson on his career and his role as the president of the Players Alliance…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 18 Pull Invasive Plants On Silver Lake PADDLE & PULL – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy fun day on the lake to help pull up Water Chestnut & European Frog Bit from scenic lake. Canoes & Kayaks will be provided, outside craft not permitted. Registration required by 7/17. Silver Lake, Silver Lake Rd., New Berlin. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/paddle-and-pull-silver-lake-2-2020-07-18/2020-07-18/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 On Spring Bird Watching With The Audubon Society WEBINAR – 4 – 5 p.m. Join the experts of Audubon Connecticut and Audubon New York to learn about what birds are nesting around us, what their behaviors are, how to identify them without disturbing them, how to become a citizen scientist by participating in the Breeding Bird Atlas. Visit www.facebook.com/DelawareOtsegoAudubonSociety/ for info.…
Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.
$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:
Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.