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:
- Primarily, we fund projects requested by the community after completion of an
Allocation Request. (See Allocation Request)
- We also fund and work on projects selected by the Board.
- 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!
These packets consist of trees and bushes that hold abundant crops until late fall and winter. Then, birds and other wildlife have a source of food when they need it most.
Packets include:
2 American Plum
2 Hazelnut
2 Nannybearry
2 Flowering Crabapple
These packets are free and are given on a first come, first serve basis. You can sign up here on the O.W.L.S. web page for one, or put your name on the list.
These packets will be available Friday, April 26th from 4-6pm and on Saturday, April 27th from 10am until noon. Please pick them up at Wernig Chevrolet on Old 27. We will be in the back of the used car building on the north end of the lot.
Please call Rick Riley at 231-549-2705 or check the O.W.L.S. web site, www.otsegoowls.com, if you have any questions.
Remaining Online Reservations:
2013 Tree Recipients
- kristine foguth
- Scott Johnston
- bill lubs
- Jim Spires
- Patricia Osburn
- Luke Chaffee
- Jackie Ogden
- Christine Cook
- Karen Howell
- Emily Armstrong
- Ken Tomaski
- Brad Musser
- Darrel Bowlin
- Steve Sheill
- Roger Latuszek
- Dennis Kwapis
- Pat Greer
- Belinda Finn
- Lori Hopp
- Jimmy Carpenter, Jr.
- Pauline Ellison
- Nick Wilburn
- Mike Hoeft
- Annette Offer
- Theresa Barraw
- Sue Lawrence
- Leif Prost
- Dale Handy
- Kim MacMaster
- Mike Richardson
- Tim Green
- Jack Hemry
- Tim Kapeller
- Eric Werda
- Helen Hart
- Barbara Bobish
- Becky Ohlrich
- Scott Lutz
- Ken Foot
- Dan Miller
- David Miller
- Larry Kassuba
- Kristen Payton
- Sarah Hughson
- Ken Nowicki
- Mike Platte
- Tom Soltis
- Josh Soltis
- Carole Singer
- Tim Moore
- Janet Nowicki
- Rod Lawrence
- Karen Soltis
- Alan Boughner
- Mike Jensen
- Tori Richardson
- Sam Prentice
- Karen Warren
- danny vereb
- paul witgen
- lisa witgen
- Lawrence Stempky
- mike kvasnovsky
- jeffrey cook
Maps
Trail Map