Otsego County Conservation Association 🌿
@occyay.bsky.social
Local action, lasting impact 🌍 Protecting nature & inspiring community in Otsego County since 1968. https://occainfo.org
🛠 Cooperstown Repair Café is back tomorrow, 12–2 at the Farmers’ Market! Bring a bike, appliance, cellphone, sewing project, jewelry, or small furniture & our coaches will help you fix it. ♻️
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🛠 Cooperstown Repair Café is back tomorrow, 12–2 at the Farmers’ Market! Bring a bike, appliance, cellphone, sewing project, jewelry, or small furniture & our coaches will help you fix it. ♻️
Give today in honor of Bill Ralston. 💚 If we raise $9,000, the Ralston Fund adds $1,200 to support OCCA’s mission.
Help us meet the challenge & carry Bill’s legacy forward! 🌎
👉https://www.givemv.org/organizations/otsego-county-conservation-association
Help us meet the challenge & carry Bill’s legacy forward! 🌎
👉https://www.givemv.org/organizations/otsego-county-conservation-association
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Give today in honor of Bill Ralston. 💚 If we raise $9,000, the Ralston Fund adds $1,200 to support OCCA’s mission.
Help us meet the challenge & carry Bill’s legacy forward! 🌎
👉https://www.givemv.org/organizations/otsego-county-conservation-association
Help us meet the challenge & carry Bill’s legacy forward! 🌎
👉https://www.givemv.org/organizations/otsego-county-conservation-association
TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉
It’s Mohawk Valley Gives & all gifts are matched 1:1 up to $3,500 by our board. Double your impact for conservation & community! 🌱💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
It’s Mohawk Valley Gives & all gifts are matched 1:1 up to $3,500 by our board. Double your impact for conservation & community! 🌱💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
September 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉
It’s Mohawk Valley Gives & all gifts are matched 1:1 up to $3,500 by our board. Double your impact for conservation & community! 🌱💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
It’s Mohawk Valley Gives & all gifts are matched 1:1 up to $3,500 by our board. Double your impact for conservation & community! 🌱💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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As people head back-to-school and reorganize for the busy fall season, more plastic pollution and waste enters the trash bin. 🗑️ Follow the ‘Zero Waste Rehoming’ steps to reduce your clutter with intentional redistribution. ✨🍁 #PlasticPollutes bit.ly/3I5k9UF
Clearing with Care: Zero Waste Rehoming for a Plastic-Free Fall
Seasonal organizing can be more than a chore—it can be an act of care for people and the planet.
bit.ly
September 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
As people head back-to-school and reorganize for the busy fall season, more plastic pollution and waste enters the trash bin. 🗑️ Follow the ‘Zero Waste Rehoming’ steps to reduce your clutter with intentional redistribution. ✨🍁 #PlasticPollutes bit.ly/3I5k9UF
When kids explore streams & forests, wonder sparks & stewardship begins. 🌿
OCCA brings hands-on nature education to schools & families across the county.
Give now & help us inspire future caretakers! 💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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OCCA brings hands-on nature education to schools & families across the county.
Give now & help us inspire future caretakers! 💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
When kids explore streams & forests, wonder sparks & stewardship begins. 🌿
OCCA brings hands-on nature education to schools & families across the county.
Give now & help us inspire future caretakers! 💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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OCCA brings hands-on nature education to schools & families across the county.
Give now & help us inspire future caretakers! 💚
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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Press releases
Here's another fine example for a recent #eerjournal article. Congratulations @Greg Mannion and team!
www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
Read the open access article in the current issue of the journal at the link:
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
Here's another fine example for a recent #eerjournal article. Congratulations @Greg Mannion and team!
www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
Read the open access article in the current issue of the journal at the link:
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
More outdoor learning “essential” for young people in Scotland, says study
Experts call to embed environmental learning in all levels of education.
www.stir.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Press releases
Here's another fine example for a recent #eerjournal article. Congratulations @Greg Mannion and team!
www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
Read the open access article in the current issue of the journal at the link:
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
Here's another fine example for a recent #eerjournal article. Congratulations @Greg Mannion and team!
www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
Read the open access article in the current issue of the journal at the link:
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
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🌲 A study from Berlin-Brandenburg shows that mixed forests adapt better to droughts than pine monocultures – even if they have lower growth rates. More biodiversity = more resilience in hot, dry summers.
Find out more about #biodiversity here lnkd.in/eYh7xriT
#Forest #Trees
Find out more about #biodiversity here lnkd.in/eYh7xriT
#Forest #Trees
September 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🌲 A study from Berlin-Brandenburg shows that mixed forests adapt better to droughts than pine monocultures – even if they have lower growth rates. More biodiversity = more resilience in hot, dry summers.
Find out more about #biodiversity here lnkd.in/eYh7xriT
#Forest #Trees
Find out more about #biodiversity here lnkd.in/eYh7xriT
#Forest #Trees
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Harrison Miles, a Ph.D. student in forest resources and environmental conservation, is studying the effects of using a native fungus on the spotted lanternfly's (SLF) preferred host, the tree-of-heaven. This fungus has the potential to help suppress SLF populations!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNm_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNm_...
Using the spotted lantern fly to control a different kind of invasive species
YouTube video by Virginia Tech
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Harrison Miles, a Ph.D. student in forest resources and environmental conservation, is studying the effects of using a native fungus on the spotted lanternfly's (SLF) preferred host, the tree-of-heaven. This fungus has the potential to help suppress SLF populations!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNm_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNm_...
It starts today! 🎉 Early giving for Mohawk Valley Gives is OPEN.
Your gift supports conservation projects, hands-on education & a healthier Otsego County. 🌱
📅 The big day is Sept 19—give early & build momentum!
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
Your gift supports conservation projects, hands-on education & a healthier Otsego County. 🌱
📅 The big day is Sept 19—give early & build momentum!
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It starts today! 🎉 Early giving for Mohawk Valley Gives is OPEN.
Your gift supports conservation projects, hands-on education & a healthier Otsego County. 🌱
📅 The big day is Sept 19—give early & build momentum!
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
Your gift supports conservation projects, hands-on education & a healthier Otsego County. 🌱
📅 The big day is Sept 19—give early & build momentum!
👉 www.givemv.org/organization...
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Urge Gov Hochul to stand up to Donald Trump and reject this costly and dangerous gas pipeline!
The Williams NESE pipeline threatens our beaches, communities, and environment.
We don't want or need more fracked gas!
Call Hochul today: 877-559-7809
#NoTrumpPipelines
The Williams NESE pipeline threatens our beaches, communities, and environment.
We don't want or need more fracked gas!
Call Hochul today: 877-559-7809
#NoTrumpPipelines
September 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Urge Gov Hochul to stand up to Donald Trump and reject this costly and dangerous gas pipeline!
The Williams NESE pipeline threatens our beaches, communities, and environment.
We don't want or need more fracked gas!
Call Hochul today: 877-559-7809
#NoTrumpPipelines
The Williams NESE pipeline threatens our beaches, communities, and environment.
We don't want or need more fracked gas!
Call Hochul today: 877-559-7809
#NoTrumpPipelines
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1 WEEK until Sun Day when 400+ events will kick off across to celebrate clean energy. These are just a few of the things you have to look forward to from events with snow cones made on an electric school bus to sunshine filled picnics. 🗺️ Visit sunday.earth/events to see what’s in store near you!
September 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
1 WEEK until Sun Day when 400+ events will kick off across to celebrate clean energy. These are just a few of the things you have to look forward to from events with snow cones made on an electric school bus to sunshine filled picnics. 🗺️ Visit sunday.earth/events to see what’s in store near you!
🌿 Big news from OCCA! 🌿
We’re joining nonprofits across the region for Mohawk Valley Gives—a celebration of generosity and community.
Starting Sept 15, you can give early!
Your support fuels:
✨ Community-powered conservation projects
👉 Learn more & give here: www.givemv.org/organization...
We’re joining nonprofits across the region for Mohawk Valley Gives—a celebration of generosity and community.
Starting Sept 15, you can give early!
Your support fuels:
✨ Community-powered conservation projects
👉 Learn more & give here: www.givemv.org/organization...
September 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🌿 Big news from OCCA! 🌿
We’re joining nonprofits across the region for Mohawk Valley Gives—a celebration of generosity and community.
Starting Sept 15, you can give early!
Your support fuels:
✨ Community-powered conservation projects
👉 Learn more & give here: www.givemv.org/organization...
We’re joining nonprofits across the region for Mohawk Valley Gives—a celebration of generosity and community.
Starting Sept 15, you can give early!
Your support fuels:
✨ Community-powered conservation projects
👉 Learn more & give here: www.givemv.org/organization...
Hi Bluesky 👋
We’re OCCA—the Otsego County Conservation Association. Since 1968 we’ve been protecting land, water, and wildlife right here in Central New York. 🌿
Excited to share our journey and connect with you all! 💚
We’re OCCA—the Otsego County Conservation Association. Since 1968 we’ve been protecting land, water, and wildlife right here in Central New York. 🌿
Excited to share our journey and connect with you all! 💚
September 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
We’re OCCA—the Otsego County Conservation Association. Since 1968 we’ve been protecting land, water, and wildlife right here in Central New York. 🌿
Excited to share our journey and connect with you all! 💚
We’re OCCA—the Otsego County Conservation Association. Since 1968 we’ve been protecting land, water, and wildlife right here in Central New York. 🌿
Excited to share our journey and connect with you all! 💚