News Briefs: June 14, 2024 OCCA Announces Upcoming Events OTSEGO COUNTY—The Otsego County Conservation Association released an updated list of its upcoming summer events. All are free and open to the public, with more information and registration available at https://www.occainfo.org/calendar. OCCA Board President and botanist Donna Vogler will lead a summer wildflower walk at Thayer Farm at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. There will be a children’s nature walk at Emmons Pond Bog, 2028 White Hill Road in Oneonta,…
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The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris central schools. In addition, local artists with a connection to the Butternut Valley will exhibit their works. Strolling musicians, art demonstrations and “participation art” opportunities will also be part of the festival.…
Mary Finneran and Janet Tweed are vying for the Democratic nomination to represent the 102nd District. The 102nd District comprises all of Schoharie and Greene counties, and portions of Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego (including the towns of Otsego, Worcester, Cherry Valley, Middlefield, and Springfield), and Ulster counties.…
AAA bicycle safety recommendations, an endorsement for Michele Frazier and OCCA's upcoming programs are among today's news briefs.…
The exhibition looks at three of New York’s important agricultural products—apples, maple syrup, and honey—with a particular focus on the role of bees and other pollinators in their cultivation.…
The Otsego County Conservation Association will host its annual Earth Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Milford Central School.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Kids Learn About Invasive Species with Otsego County Conservation AssociationCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST CONSERVATION—1-2:30 p.m. “Get the Kids Out: Invasive Species.” Kids explore and learn about invasive species through activities and games. Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Fortin Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-invasive-species…
At present, the work is being divided among three committees. The GIS Data Gathering Committee is charged with, well, data gathering, concentrating initially on soil, water and forest resources, then moving into areas such as land use.…
The “One Day Watershed” will introduce participants to the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience. MWEEs are a learner-centered framework that focus on investigations into local environmental issues and lead to informed actions.…
The new year is now underway, and Iron String Press continues to reach out to area officials—Otsego County’s movers and shakers—to find out what they are most looking forward to accomplishing in the months ahead. We’ll print their responses this month, as they are received, continuing with the following entities and those at their helm.…
