The OCWC was invited to yesterday’s annual chapter picnic of the Seth Green Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It was very fun, and we got to see some folks we worked with on the Oatka Creek Park tree project, as well as meet some folks we hadn’t had the pleasure of meeting before. Sally […]
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Update on Balonek Trees for Tribs Project
From the desk of Chairman Peter Lent: Hello everyone, On Saturday we had 9 volunteers helping out. There were four members of the Oatka Creek Watershed Committee, two members from Trout Unlimited, 2 members for the Caledonia Council of Knights of Columbus and one representative from Monroe Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Our task […]
Thanks!
Thank you to our intrepid eight nine that showed up to work on Saturday at the Balonek Dairy Farm! The bulk of the plants made it into the ground – we’ll have a final count when Monroe SWCD folks pick up the remaining supplies. It seemed much warmer today than at the last planting session, […]
See you Tomorrow at the Farm!
Again, here’s our handy list of of items to bring with you on Saturday if you have them: shovel and/or spade planting bar pick axe and/or mattock tool hard rubber hammer, claw hammer and/or medium size ballpeen hammer utility knife empty 5-gallon buckets with handles boots work gloves insect repellent sunscreen water & lunch Remember […]
Saturday – Tree Planting at Balonek Farm continues…. Please Lend a Hand
We got a lot of work done on Wednesday, but still need to plant 700 shrubs! Please come help if you can! Thank you to all that worked so hard on Wednesday! From the desk of Chairman Peter Lent: Hello everyone, Yesterday a good start was made on the Balonek Farm Trees for Trib Project […]
Don’t Forget Wednesday Planting at Balonek Farm
The updated report from the National Weather Service shows tomorrow’s weather will be a little cooler – so it should be a real nice day for some tree & shrub planting (but don’t forget the sun screen!). We will be meeting up with Jeremy and the gang a little before 9:00AM. See map for parking […]
More Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting!
Spring is a busy planting time for the Trees for Tribs program. This is for the Balonek Farm project in Mumford. The planting area is also along Oatka Creek! Trees for Tribs Planting Event on Balonek Dairy Farm along Oatka Creek – Plant 270 trees and over 1100 shrubs!! Plant a riparian buffer strip along […]
Ag Recycling Opportunity
From our friends at Genesee SWCD: PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Ag plastic container recycling is coordinated through Genesee County Soil & Water Conservation. This is for containers only and includes the large 250 gallon totes. It is not limited to only Genesee County. Pick-ups are scheduled twice a year, June and September. Alot of vendors I’m hearing […]
More News & Upcoming Events
Another event that can be found on the Genesee River Watch event page is the “Stream Investigation, Stabilization & Design Workshop” that is being sponsored by the Chemung County Soil and Water Conservation District. This is a 3 Day workshop to be held on June 8 – 10 at the 4-H Building at the Chemung County […]
3rd Annual Genesee River Basin Summit May 25th
It’s not too late to register for Wednesday’s event that will feature presentations by state, regional and local experts on Streambank Erosion, Soil Loss & Sediment in the Genesee River Basin. Participate in discussions for developing a strategic plan for reducing streambank erosion in the basin. The event is being held at the RIT campus, […]
