Subaru gives major donation to Otsego Outdoors
Five Star Subaru has awarded Otsego Outdoors $14,305 as part of its Share the Love event. A collaborative effort of Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust, and the Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego Outdoors connects people with year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout Otsego County. The check was presented to Otsego Outdoors at Wilber Park in Oneonta.
“Otsego County has so many wonderful opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature and we are excited to partner with Otsego Outdoors to help bring more awareness to our local area and what it has to offer,” says Ben Guenther, owner of Five Star Subaru.
The website OtsegoOutdoors.org lists publicly accessible trails, bike routes, waterways, parks and forests as well as local outdoors organizations, businesses and events. Seasonal Otsego Octet Challenges encourage residents and visitors to experience all Otsego County has to offer. Since the Otsego Octet Challenges began in February 2021, participants have logged more than 3,600 hikes, bike rides, and paddles throughout the County.
“We are very grateful to Five Star Subaru for their generosity and support,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000, which manages the collaborative program. “This donation will enable us to connect more people with Otsego County’s recreational opportunities and natural beauty.”
Subaru is also involved in protecting national parks, oceans and wildlife. Locally, Five Star Subaru supports many area nonprofits. The dealership is located at 331 Chestnut Street in Oneonta.
To participate in the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet, go to www.otsegooutdoors.org for information on the featured trails and an activity log form or call Otsego 2000, 607/547-8881. The Summer Octet Challenge begins June 21.
Pictured from Otsego 2000: Ellen Pope, Peg Odell and Jennifer Armstrong. Five Star Subaru was represented by six-year-old Hailey Guenther-Decker, granddaughter of Five Star Subaru owner Ben Guenther. The check presentation was held at Wilber Park in Oneonta. Wilber Park has been featured in several Otsego Outdoors Octet Challenges. Otsego 2000 manages the Otsego Outdoors program with the Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association.