“Despite more and more places banning single-use plastic bags, an estimated five trillion bags will be used in 2023,” said Otsego County Waste Management and Recycling Coordinator Kyle King. “Less than one percent are recycled. We’re hoping to change that.”…
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The Otsego County Conservation Association announced a free full-day professional development workshop for teachers that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rogers Environmental Center in Sherburne on Saturday, November 4.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Foliage Walk with OCCA WALK—1-2:30 p.m. “Homeschool Nature Walk.” Reconnect with nature and learn to identify trees by their leaves. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association. Held at the SUNY Oneonta College Camp, 119 Hoffman Road, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/homeschool-nature-walk-1 BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. Cherry Valley-Springfield High School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. RedCrossBlood.org DINE-OUT—Noon. Eat out to support Helios Care. The Empire House Hotel, 136 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 432-6773 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/…
News and event dates from the Garden Club of Richfield Springs, Helios Care, Super Heroes Humane Society, OCCA and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Crochet At The Library CROCHET CIRCLE—3:30 p.m. Bring a crochet project and work with friends, learn to crochet, more. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus…
Representatives overseeing the New York State $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act are asking the public to help determine how the funds will be used. Governor Kathy Hochul is hosting an educational listening tour around the state to gather project ideas that will exemplify funding priorities. Officials from Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association attended a recent session in Albany and a subsequent virtual session to advocate for projects in our region and learn about the details of…
Courtesy is defined by Merriam-Webster as “behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others; courteous behavior; a courteous and respectful act or expression,” and civility as “civilized conduct, especially courtesy, politeness.” As a news outlet which publishes in both hard copy and electronic formats, we strive to cover today’s issues with both courtesy and civility, and with respect. Respect for differing opinions, differing political views, differing lifestyles and differing religious beliefs. Variety, after all, is the spice of life.…
Over the weekend, the Otsego County Conservation Association received multiple negative, bigoted comments on a Facebook thread that was advertising our Queer Outdoor Adventure Programming.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 19 Walk Around Gilbert Lake With Otsego County Conservation Association GET THE KIDS OUT – 1-3 p.m. Join Otsego County Conservation Association for a fun walk with the kids around Gilbert Lake. Wander the forest, visit a beaver lodge, practice tree identification, and get to know the flora and fauna of Upstate New York. Registration required. Free, open to all. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-gilbert-lake-state-park/…
Letter from Amy Wyant & Donna Vogler Crumhorn Property Should Be Protected As a local conservation organization, the Otsego County Conservation Association supports the protection of the Crumhorn Lake property. This former scout camp is a prime candidate to forward state and local land conservation goals. We believe that using the New York State Environmental Bond Act to preserve this undeveloped land is paramount. The property includes 668 acres of forests and wetlands, direct frontage on Crumhorn Lake, 63 acres…