“The Climate Smart Communities Task Force in Oneonta has been working hard for several months to promote [actions] that individuals and the city can take to both mitigate climate change and adapt to the inevitable shifts that a changing climate will bring to our community,” said Chair Liz Brown.…
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This free annual event dedicated to fostering environmental awareness and community engagement among residents of Otsego County will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Milford Central School. OCCA’s Drive-Through-Drop-Off Recycling Event is also free and open to all, organizers said.…
Kimmerer will share unique storytelling on the history of plants from a combined point of view of scientific inquiry and indigenous knowledge during SUNY Oneonta’s 2025 Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture in Environmental Education and Communication...…
On March 15, from 10:30 to 1 p.m., a steady stream of hopeful participants brought their lamps and small appliances for repair by Neal Newman of Middlefield, Joel Morain of Cherry Valley, and Patrick Sherry of Laurens.…
One of The Underground Attic’s unique aspects is its commitment to sustainability. With fashion’s environmental impact in mind, The Underground Attic encourages customers to embrace secondhand shopping as an eco-friendly alternative. From 1960s brooches and bangles to dreamy maxi dresses from the ‘70s and beyond, each piece tells its story, waiting to be rediscovered.…
The company’s web-site encourages visitors to “green your routine.” Instead of sending organic waste to the landfill, where it rots and produces methane gas, which warms the planet, people can compost kitchen scraps.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Learn About Central New York Fairs HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. Former NYSHA Librarian Wayne Wright will discuss the history of Central New York fairs. Presented by Otsego County Historical Association. Meets each 2nd Thursday of the month for discussions and presentations on local history. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 547-8070 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/…
Free Composting Offered at Market Cooperstown Composting is now offering a free weekly compost drop-off outside of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market while the market is underway. Accepted materials are: fruits and peels; tea bags and coffee grounds; vegetables; egg shells; yard clippings; leaves and flowers; cardboard and paper; meat and dairy; and table scraps. Plastics, animal waste, glass, metals, and waxed or glossy paper are prohibited. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is located…
Hanford Mills Exploration Day The 2022 exploration days at Hanford Mills are designed to give visitors a chance to explore the mill and experience a variety of engaging activities and programs. “Our Exploration Day, Metal at the Mill, will focus on the sustainable use of metals and a variety of other materials,” Kajsa Harley, Executive Director said. “Thanks to a generous sponsorship by NCYM Insurance, admission to this Exploration Day will be free.” SUNY Delhi’s Sustainability Program and Green Team…
Grow with CCE Garden Project On Friday, September 16, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties (CCE) along with the Master Gardeners of Otsego County (MG) held a groundbreaking celebration for their joint effort, Grow with Cornell Cooperative Extension Garden Project, at the extension’s Cooperstown office at 123 Lake Street. “When completed, we will take the dirt and gravel parking lot of the CCE building and convert it to into sustainable gardens and landscapes which immerse participants and visitors…
