OCCA is seeking volunteers to pull water chestnut, a highly invasive aquatic plant, from Goodyear Lake near the Portlandville Fishing Access Site. Sessions are planned for Saturday, August 10 and Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, and volunteers should expect to get a little wet and muddy. OCCA has canoes available for those who need them.…
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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.…
Susan B. Anthony in Otsego County, a Fair Winds Woodwind Quintet performance, "The World of Japanese Microseasons," and more.…
The Earth Day Science Fair gives participating students a chance to research any topic in environmental science or earth science that they wish to learn about in detail, organizers said in a press release.…
This week's briefs include information about the Film Society of Cooperstown's sixth season, the New York State waterfowl count, winter classes at The Smithy Clay Studio and the Otsego Outdoors Wiinter Octet Challenge.…
The view from Mohican Farm. (Photo courtesy of Otsego County Conservation Association) OCCA To Hold Meet, Greet Event SPRINGFIELD—The Otsego County Conservation Association will host its “Mohican Meet and Mingle” on Friday, June 9 from 6-9 p.m., adjacent to the historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at Mohican Farm in Springfield. OCCA Executive Director Amy Wyant, board members, and staff will be on hand to talk informally about the organization’s projects and initiatives in areas such as clean energy, environmental education, planning,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Family Sledding with Otsego County Conservation Association MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY KIDS’ PROGRAM—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Otsego County Conservation Association Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish with Liz Brown will lead the whole family on a fun outdoor adventure of Sledding (or Winter Exploration if no snow) at the Oneonta World of Learning, Fortin Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-2/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Quality Inn,…