Author: Yvonne Chu

2022 Spring Newsletter

This spring, OEC continued to push the Urban Forestry Master plan goal of increasing canopy cover in Syracuse. We planted 220 trees this season, making adjustments for utility improvements taking place across the city.

2022 Winter Newsletter

At Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC), winters are always a time to reflect, recharge, and then reemerge in spring with energy to propel the
youth and young adults in our program forward. 2022 is no exception and our team has been very busy.

How to make Syracuse cooler: Plant more trees – Guest Opinion by Lemir Teron

The impacts of tree and temperature disparities within the region shouldn’t be understated. In addition to excessive summertime cooling bills, the consequences for medically vulnerable residents can be dire. Temperatures of 100+ in the absence of air conditioning will have uneven impacts that make low-income and non-cooled households unduly affected as residents make tough decisions between reluctantly running utilities and …

Kirk Park Community Tree Pruning Event Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Jan.17, 2022 @ 10:45AM

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. OEC will be hosting a community tree pruning event to celebrate his leadership and legacy. The event will take place at the Seals Community Center at Kirk Park (300 West Borden Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13205 on January 17th, 2022 from 10:45AM-12PM. To join, please register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-tree-pruning-event-registration-244648619607

Pratts Falls Fall 2021 Tree Planting – Oct 30th

Volunteers needed to help plant trees! Meet at the Pratts Falls Shelter Picnic Pavilion at 10AM and plant trees until 1PM with the Onondaga Earth Corps youth crewmembers. 7671 Pratts Falls Rd, Manlius, NY 13104 At the event, OEC will also be hosting a Bottle Bonanza Event! Keep redeemable items out of the waste stream and out of the environment! …

Fall Community Tree Planting Nov 6, 2021

Event Details: IMPORTANT NOTICE! DATE CHANGE. Due to unexpected circumstances, the October 30th fall tree planting event has been rescheduled to November 6, 2021 from 8:30AM*-1:00PM Volunteers Needed! Plant Trees with OEC Youth. Learn about how trees improve air quality! Remember to dress accordingly, bring your water bottle and a positive attitude. We will provide the tools and training for …