Let us know you’re coming!
RSVP (below) by September 6th!
Cherry Valley, NY
Cost: FREE
The walk and reception signups are SEPARATE - please go to the bottom of the page for the reception signup.
Land Frolic Guided Walks
Join us for informational and fun workshops and walks at privately owned conservation easement properties protected through Otsego Land Trust in Cherry Valley! These walks are free and open to the public, but please let us know you’re coming (SIGN UP BELOW at the bottom of this page)!
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Water Conservation Spotlight Walk: Join Daniel Stitch, Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Oneonta and Secretary-Treasurer for the NY Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, and Miranda A. Kearney, Assistant Professor at the Biology Department at SUNY Oneonta on a walk to learn about the importance of wetlands and fresh water, how to support wetlands and water on your own land, and real conservation work being done in Cherry Valley.
Invasive Identification and Eradication Walk: Walk with Otsego County Conservation Association's Jeff O'Handley and learn how to find and eradicate invasive species on your property.
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wetlands and Amphibian Walk: Join Elizabeth Bastiaans, Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Oneonta in a search for amphibians and learn about biodiversity.
How to Care for your Forest: Join Nathan Waterfield, an arborist from TimberWorks Forest Management in Cherry Valley to walk through a forest that has been protected forever, and learn about ways to support a healthy forest.
Land Frolic Music, Food, & Reception (By Invitation Only)
5:00 - 7:00 PM
In celebration of our conservation easement landowners, donors, and partners! Please join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres at one of our privately owned conservation easement properties in Cherry Valley, to celebrate those who help us protect land forever.
This reception is by invitation only for donors and conservation easement landowners (current and past).
Note: Once you sign up, the party's exact address will be sent to you via email.
For questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with cherise@otsegolandtrust.org.