SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

MOHAWK VALLEY GIVES

Join OCCA: Building a Stronger Conservation Community

OCCA is on a mission to inspire environmental action, and we need your support to make it happen. Our unique approach connects people to the rich history, diverse environment, and vibrant culture of Otsego County, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Why Your Support Matters

  • In 2024, we reached 1,320 people through our programs

  • With your help, we aim to double our impact

  • Your contribution fuels engaging community lectures, exhilarating hikes, and expanded volunteer opportunities

  • Together, we can extend environmental awareness beyond county borders

Imagine the Possibilities

Your support isn't just appreciated—it's a game-changer. By supporting OCCA, you become part of a movement that's shaping the future of our beloved region. Help us create innovative programs that inspire action and foster a deep connection to our local environment.

Be Part of Something Truly Special

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on Otsego County's environment and community. Your support helps us continue our commitment to place-based education and conservation efforts.

"Thank you for the time and care you gave to making yesterday's hike happen. I am sharing all this to express my appreciation to you and to OCCA so you know what a difference you are making. Creating the opportunity for people like me to learn about OCCA, discover the Greenway, reconnect with our physical capacity in our old age, AND try a new activity. I heard you describe the mission of OCCA yesterday and really want to share how your mission touched my life yesterday." -Marilyn Babcock, Unadilla

Take Action Today

Join OCCA now and help us build a stronger, more environmentally conscious community. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future for Otsego County.

Your contribution makes a difference. Help us double our impact and reach 2,640 people with our programs in the coming year!

A flyer for Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) highlighting conservation, education, and advocacy efforts for environmental sustainability in 2024.

OCCA truly is for EVERYONE in Otsego County! I am continually inspired and encouraged by the initiatives created or supported by the hard-working staff and board of directors. -Marty Van Lenten Becker, Volunteer

A group of people in a forest examining fungi on the ground, some crouching, some standing, with a small basket nearby.
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People canoeing and gathering plants in a swampy area with lush green trees and rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
People at a recycling event organizing and sorting items in an outdoor grassy area with a blue canopy tent and parked cars in the background.
A flyer for the Mohawk Valley GIVES event with a large dark blue heart shape, a small clock inside a heart logo, and colorful text reading 'Mohawk Valley GIVES'. The flyer encourages support and donations, with a QR code and mailing address for contributions.
Two people are loading aquatic plants into a canoe by a lake with trees and hills in the background.