Earth Festival Offers Brand New Recycling Opportunities

Monday, 04 February, 2013 15:37 Written by SusanOH-WLC

MILFORD – Have you ever wondered why those wrappers from individual cheese slices aren’t recyclable? Ever wished you didn’t have to throw that empty toothpaste tube into the trash? On April 13, you can bring these and a number of other previously non-recyclable or difficult-to-recycle waste items to Earth Festival 2013. From there, they will [...]

Bentley Seeds Launches New Giving Page

Wednesday, 28 November, 2012 14:38 Written by SusanOH-WLC

by Shana Silverman Bentley Seeds, a leading supplier of premium quality seeds and promotional seed packets, is pleased to announce the launch of their Giving Page, which makes requesting seed donations for schools, community gardens, and other non-profit organizations easier to navigate than ever before. Bentley Seeds has maintained a commitment to donating seeds and [...]

NYS DEC Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators

Saturday, 10 November, 2012 13:48 Written by SusanOH-WLC

Wildlife Rehabilitators are scarce in our area of New York State (Central NY). The activity involves a great deal of time and commitment, energy and dollars. It is very important that the person taking a wild animal into their care for treatment and rehabilitation (and hopefully release) holds the necessary licenses to conduct this activity. If [...]

DOAS Offers Classroom Education Kits for 2013

Monday, 15 October, 2012 13:07 Written by SusanOH-WLC

DOAS Offers Classroom Education Kits for 2013 Educators of children grades 3-6 (in Delaware and Otsego Counties) can apply for enrollment in the 2013 Audubon Adventures curriculum materials between now and November 15, 2012. Details about the program are attached below (please forward freely). If you are interested in this opportunity for your classroom use [...]

Spring Call for Landis Volunteers

Monday, 23 April, 2012 18:54 Written by SusanOH-WLC

Spring Call for Landis Volunteers The need for the greatest concentration of volunteers is fast approaching: The Spring Plant/Book/Bake/Art Sale Tue. (5/15) a few strong backs to get out heavy props – Fred, Ben Fox? Plus two others Wed. 95/16) 9am – finish The Olsen Team start to set-up “floor”; tables, tents, wagons, fences and signage (need at least 4 [...]

Cooperstown Farmers Market, 3/3 SATURDAY 9-2

Thursday, 01 March, 2012 18:48 Written by SusanOH-WLC

Finally, winter has arrived with a spring snow. And the weatherman thinks it could be 50 degrees by Saturday ohhhh… wouldn’t that be nice! The details are being worked out regarding the Duncraven Farms Dairy M I L K delivery to the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. My hope is service will begin in March… stay tuned, more information to come. [...]

Landis Arboretum Announces 2012 Calendar of Events

Saturday, 18 February, 2012 08:59 Written by SusanOH-WLC

Landis Arboretum Workshops and Activities for 2012 2nd Sunday Snowshoe Sunday, February 12, noon – 2 PM Learn about the different types of snowshoes and all the basic skills you need to “walk on snow”. A limited number of adult and children’s snowshoes are available for loan, or bring your own – or your sleds! [...]

Cooperstown Farmers Market, 2/18 SATURDAY 9-2

Thursday, 16 February, 2012 16:03 Written by SusanOH-WLC

Thank you to all the folks that came to the market for the Winter Carnival Weekend ” L O C A L S P I R I T S ” event - it was fun and we had wonderful turn-out! People powered sewing… This week Elizabeth Perry will demonstrate on her treadle sewing machine how [...]

OCCA ECO-BULLETIN

Tuesday, 14 February, 2012 09:54 Written by SusanOH-WLC

ECO-BULLETIN FROM OTSEGO COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION February 13, 2012: Vol. 5, No. 3 Eco-bulletin headlines this issue: OCCA NEEDS PACKING CARTONS, USED TOTES FRIDAY IS DEADLINE FOR ESSAY CONTEST ENTRIES CADE SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EARTH FESTIVAL 2012 TO BE HELD ON APRIL 14 FREE FISHING DAY CLINIC OFFERED AT GLIMMERGLASS START SAVING NOW FOR [...]

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 2/11 SATURDAY 9-2

Thursday, 09 February, 2012 16:44 Written by SusanOH-WLC

We have a full house, 30 vendors, for the special market this week. All your favorites plus nine area spirits vendors. . Also, SIGN UP for Duncraven Farms Dairy milk delivery at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, if you haven’t done so already. If you drink milk, as in, whole, 2%, skim, ($2.50/half gallon) [...]

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