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Get Involved With OEC in Fall ’17!

Get involved with OEC this Fall. Join us at community tree planting events, and help the environment while learning about the OEC. Ryder Park Community Tree Planting October 14, 2017 9:00am 5400 Butternut Dr, East Syracuse RSVP to events@onondagaearethcorps.org or call (315)565-3797 Ryder Park Community Tree Planting Flyer Oneida Shores Community Tree Planting October 21, 2017, 9:00am Oneida Shores Park, …

Sponsorship Opportunities Earth Corps • Encore 2018

Sponsorship Opportunities

Climbing an 80 foot ropes course! Being part of a team that completes a project from beginning to end! Putting up and sleeping in a camping tent under the stars! Hiking the headwaters of Onondaga Creek and learning about water health! Cooking a meal for 20 people! Tapping sugar maples for syrup in the woods!  Discovering that the trees I plant in our parks give me and my family clean air to breathe!

You and your organization can play a part in bringing forth these experiences to the youth of our community.

Since 2004 Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC) has created opportunities for young people to make a difference in our neighborhoods, learn job readiness skills, work hard, plant trees, experience and care for our natural environment. They become committed citizens with a vision for their own future and for the future of our community.

We are grateful for the support of individuals, companies, and organizations that continue to give to the OEC without whose dedication and contributions sustain our youth and young adult programs. Every contribution enriches our programs.

Add your name, company or organization to the many donors committed to the mission of empowering our youth and building community:

  • Sponsor our Fall fundraiser, “Earth Corps * Encore 2018
  • Advertise in our Event Program Guide
  • Donate to the fund-a-truck campaign

 

 

Hire OEC

Onondaga Earth Corps is supported by a diversity of projects and funding opportunities.  In addition to the generous support of local foundations and partners, the organization has won grants and cooperative agreements from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection. But, Onondaga Earth Corps …

Donate to OEC

OEC Needs Your Support! While OEC has been successful in growing capacity through partnerships, grants and fee based work, much of the infrastructure and staff time necessary to provide youth with the support they need to successully complete our programs as well as to prepare them for future jobs or schooling is not covered by grant or fee based deliverables. …

About Onondaga Earth Corps

Our History The Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC) was formed to: Help youth understand the relationship between people and the urban ecosystem Engage youth in hands-on community and environmental service learning projects Train youth for future jobs and careers in environmental fields Empower youth by developing their leadership abilities that help them analyze situations, solve problems and implement strategies to improve …

Work for OEC in 2017!

Work with a crew!

We encourage you to get to know us through a volunteer event or visiting our office prior to applying. Our application, used for all positions, can be found here : OEC Application OEC Conservation and Professional Development Young Adult Crew Youth Crew AmeriCorps Internships Staff Positions Summer Volunteer Positions OEC Conservation and Professional Development This development course is designed to …