OWLS - Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society
Our Community, Our Responsibility
Gateway Plantings
Beautiful Nature Scene
Kids Enjoying Nature
Wildlife, Butterfly, And Autumn Caolors
Salvaged Field
Natural Field

Our Mission

Our purpose is to improve conservation of all natural resources here at home in Otsego County!

We are a non-profit organization established in 1996 to raise money for conservation in Otsego County.

Each year, the OWLS collect funds through donations and at our Annual Banquet for the sole purpose of conservation through education, preservation, application and restoration.

Our funds are then made available to individuals and organizations who wish to conduct projects which will enhance the quality and understanding of our natural habitat in Otsego County. These projects may be funded in whole or in part. If you or your organization are interested in conducting a project that you believe meets with our Mission then please contact us by clicking the Contact Us page.

FAQs

What are the OWLS?
The acronym OWLS stands for Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society.

Who are the OWLS?
A small group of Otsego county residents committed to conservation through education and habitat restoration within Otsego County.

How does the OWLS fund its mission?
The OWLS primarily raise funds through its annual banquet held in March of each year, private donations and special project cost-sharing.

Who receives OWLS funding?
People or organizations who have conservation projects that are consistent with the OWLS mission.

How do you apply for OWLS funding?
Click and complete the application located within the OWLS website.

How does the OWLS achieve its mission?
The OWLS achieves its mission in three ways:
 

  1. Primarily, we fund projects requested by the community after completion of an Allocation Request. (See Allocation Request)

  2. We also fund and work on projects selected by the Board.

  3. We participate in mission related events to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and restoring our natural resources.

Wildlife Fruit Trees

Welcome to this year's free Fruit Tree program!

Rick Riley and Patricia Osborne have put together another great package. There will be 75 trees available.

Here is what will be included:


  • 2 Hazelnut
  • 2 American Plum
  • 2 Black Choke Cherry
  • 1 King of the North Grape Vine
  • 1 Crabapple
  • 1 Montmorency Cherry


Individuals attending the banquet will have first choice of the FREE tree packages. If you are unable to attend the banquet, on-line registration for your free package will be available at noon on the 11th of March. You will then be automatically included on the Tree Recipient List on this website. First come, first served.

You will be able to pick up your package at Wernig Chevrolet on Old US 27 South on Friday, April 20th from 4-6 PM and Saturday, April 21st from 10 AM to Noon. If you have any questions about pick up, please call Rick Riley at
(231) 549-2705.


Remaining Online Reservations:
THANK YOU
Online Reservations are no longer available.
If you already reserved, if necessary, someone will be contacting you shortly.
You can also call us at the numbers provided here.

Mark Copeland Chairperson (989) 370-4323
Brad Yohe, Past Chairperson (989) 732-8307
Allison Sklarczyk, Secretary (989) 732-5333
Larry Edwards (989) 619-7272




2012 Tree Recipients

  • Kyle Yohe
  • Robert Robinson
  • Madonna Sussex
  • Ken Tomaski
  • Edward Alford
  • Joe Borowiak
  • James Zeilinger
  • Roger Latuszek
  • Will Rochester
  • Gary Bowen
  • Wayne Toteff
  • jack Hemry
  • Tom Cybulla
  • Bill Sohn
  • Ron Sedlacek
  • Eric Noble
  • Bob Conrad
  • Andrew Fisher
  • Mike Hoeft
  • Ken Hoy
  • Rick Miller
  • Tom Totten
  • David Tallman
  • Julie Coaby
  • Larry Kassuba
  • Steve Sheill
  • Scott Ellison
  • Karen Warren
  • Kristine Bobish
  • Rod Lawrence
  • Chris Melchi
  • Tom Bobish
  • Wilfred Bloye
  • Marv Ohrich
  • Sandy Bandt
  • Carole Singer
  • Dennis Kwapis
  • JoeBarraw
  • Lori Brock
  • Paula McKennon
  • Susan Webber
  • Wendie Forman
  • Art Mack
  • Matt Shelters
  • Jason Nichols
  • Kevin Johnson
  • Doug Johnson
  • Waneta Cook
  • Mike Reichard
  • Nick Florian
  • Ken Nowicki
  • Tim Moore
  • Lee Hunt
  • Andrew Krajniak
  • Ward Harding
  • Ron Harding
  • Albert Skiba
  • Jamie Chafer
  • Bill McCasey
  • Kristen Payton
  • Eric Werda
  • Paddy DuBois
  • Rick VanOppen
  • Bonnie Miller
  • Marilyn McIntosh
  • Cynthia Hilling
  • Jim Keller
  • Paul Gorman
  • Jill Thompson
  • Dave Hintz
  • Scott Johnston
  • Jim Spires
  • Matt Muladore
  • Patricia Osburn
  • Kristine Foguth

Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society Allocation Request
Organization*
Coordinator*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Phone Number*
Email*
 
Description of Project*
 
Permits Required*   No    Yes    Applied For    Recieved
 
Allocation $ Request*
 
Are any other organizations or individuals contributing to this project?*   No    Yes
If Yes, Who     Amount  
Who      Amount  
 
Budget: Materials / Description*
 
Actual cost of Project*
 
Labor Description if any* Voluntary    # of Hours
Paid             # of Hours
 
Starting Date
Completion Date
 
Comments

*Please note: The OWLS, requests copies of all invoices reflecting the allocation expenditures. The individual and or Organization that accepts the Allocation, releases the OWLS from any liability connected to the project. All approved allocation requests for funds, unless otherwise stated, will be available for one year from the date of acceptance.

Maps

The OwlPine Bear Trail Map
Bluebird
Trail Map