2023 Marks the 20th Anniversary since the founding of the organization (formerly known as the Eli MacDonald Green Team).
2022 Fall Newsletter
News, Press and Blog
We’re gearing up for our 20th program year – help us grow!
Make a Contribution to our Year-end Fundraiser!
Bridge St.- OEC empowering youth in CNY
Ex.Dir Greg Michel, Crew Leader Jay Holmes-Porch, and Crewmember Owerrie Bacon are invited onto Bridge St.- WSYR-TV to talk about their experiences at OEC. To see their interview visit: https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/onondaga-earth-corps-empowering-youth-in-cny/?fbclid=IwAR2yG4EqhgjJbJIOvB01mqO3sCYzBIkq1unCNBQepuCO3ZBuKJJfTiOz9ZA
Meet the group that planted nearly 1,500 trees in the Syracuse area last year (Article by Central Current- by Chris Libonati)
Meet the group that planted nearly 1,500 trees in the Syracuse area last year
Onondaga Earth Corps Calendar
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Fall 2022 Events
There’s so much going on at OEC this fall! Join us to make a difference, plant some trees, and learn about our local environment. Make sure to scroll through all of our events to find the ones that speak to you the most. Love Ley Creek Community Tree Planting Date and TimeSat, September 24, 2022, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM …
WE’RE HIRING YOUNG ADULTS FOR FALL SEASON- Workforce Advancement Opportunity
OEC is looking for young adults ages 19-25* to work with us during the Fall of 2022. This opportunity has a prerequisite Workforce Advancement Opportunity (WAO) on August 22-24 from 12:30PM-3:30PM at the Beauchamp Library ( 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13205). If you’re interested, please register now!
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.
Celebrate “I Love My Parks Day”
Celebrate “I Love My Parks Day” by Planting a Tree This Weekend by Brandon Roth (Photo: CNY Central){p}{/p} Interested in planting a tree? Come out to Kirk Park this Saturday and volunteer with Onondaga Earth Corps for “I Love My Parks Day!”
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