Tom’s Charity Hike: Updates
Ellen Pope Ellen Pope

Tom’s Charity Hike: Updates

Tom Walsh completed his 208-mile continuous thru-hike to all 21 State Forests and 4 State Parks in Otsego County. He used the hike to raise funds for Otsego Outdoors and Bassett Cancer Institute. He is near his goal of $5000, and additional donations are most welcome. Find out more about his epic trek through the rolling green hills of Otsego County.

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Otsego 2000 to offer program on new NYS Historic Barn Tax Credit
Ellen Pope Ellen Pope

Otsego 2000 to offer program on new NYS Historic Barn Tax Credit

On Wednesday, May 18 at 6 pm, Otsego 2000 will offer an informational session on the new NYS Historic Barn Tax Credit Program. The free event, which will be held in the Lakeview Pavilion at Glimmerglass State Park, will feature Olivia Brazee from the State Historic Preservation Office and Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000.

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Land Use, Energy and the Economic Future of Upstate New York
Ellen Pope Ellen Pope

Land Use, Energy and the Economic Future of Upstate New York

“We must eliminate our dependence on fossil fuel and develop alternate, carbon-free sources of energy. But as we do that, we need to decide responsibly how our land is used and be sure that food production is considered.”
-James Dalton, M.D.
President, Otsego 2000 Board of Directors, in a 4/28 editorial in The Freeman’s Journal

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OTSEGO OUTDOORS OFFERS SPRING CHALLENGE
Ellen Pope Ellen Pope

OTSEGO OUTDOORS OFFERS SPRING CHALLENGE

Otsego Outdoors offers first-ever Spring Octet Challenge. 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.

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