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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 …

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 …