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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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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 …
Environmental Job Hunters of Syracuse: OEC Announces Workforce Advancement Opportunity
A free professional development series focused on environmental jobs in Syracuse. Participants earn certifications valued at over $500.