• Snowshoe Walk at Basswood Pond with OCCA

    Basswood Pond State Forest 500 Conservation Road, Burlington, NY, United States

    Join OCCA’s Program Director Jeff O’Handley for a guided snowshoe walk through the peaceful winter landscape at Basswood Pond. This beginner-friendly outing will explore the trails from the Jacobs Road parking area toward Basswood Road and back, offering a chance to experience the quiet beauty of the forest in winter and look for signs of…

  • Hike with ADK on the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway

    Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway trail (Silas Lane) Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY, United States

    The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for details. Meet at 9:45 am to brief talk/sign in, hikes usually last until 11:30 or noon.

  • DEC Free Fishing Day Clinic at Glimmerglass

    Glimmerglass State Park 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will offer a free fishing clinic on February 28, this was initially scheduled for Feb. 18, but was moved due to rain. Location will be determined depending on ice conditions. Free, but advance registration is required by calling Glimmerglass State Park, 607/547-8662. Sign up for 9:30-11 am,…

  • HemlockPalooza!

    Gilbert Lake State Park 18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY, United States

    Survey, celebrate and protect our region’s hemlock forests at HemlockPalooza! Winter is the best time for searching for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an insect pest that attacks this important—and beautiful—tree. We’ll conduct a short survey of the hemlock stand around Gilbert Lake, followed by a cozy fireside celebration with warm drinks and light snacks. HemlockPalooza…

  • Hike with ADK to Clark Tower

    Clark Tower Trails 1194 Co Hwy 33, Cooperstown, New York

    The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for details. Meet at 9:45 am for a brief talk/sign in, hikes usually last until 11:30 or noon. If you have questions about hikes, please call…

  • Snow & Glow Sledding at Pine Lake

    Hartwick College Pine Lake Campus 1894 Charlotte Creek Road, Oneonta, NY

    Enjoy snowshoeing and a firepit at Hartwick College Pine Lake campus. Music’s on, cocoa’s hot. All are welcome! Gear is free to use; $5 suggested donation. No RSVP required.

  • Trout Unlimited Meeting: Reel Strong, Reel Ready

    Sixth Ward Athletic Club 22 West Broadway, Oneonta, NY

    All welcome for the monthly Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting. Special guest speaker this month is Marisa Orizolli, a personal trainer and fitness instructor who specializes in functional strength, mobility, core training, and balance for real-life performance. She helps active adults move better, stay injury-free, and build strength that supports the activities they…

  • Hike with ADK at Glimmerglass State Park (Sleeping Lion trail)

    Glimmerglass State Park 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for details. Meet at 9:45 am for a brief talk/sign in, hikes usually last until 11:30 or noon. If you have questions about hikes or meeting…

  • Be Informed: Japanese Knotweed

    Clark Sports Center 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    OCCA is offering this free program. Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is a common invasive riparian plant seen in the Catskills. It can shade out other streamside plants and establish monocultures, lower water quality, and even damage infrastructure. Management of this plant can be tricky, but it is doable! Join CRISP Terrestrial Invasive Species Manager Dan…

  • Wilderness First Aid Course

    Hartwick College Pine Lake Campus 1894 Charlotte Creek Road, Oneonta, NY

    Learn essential skills for responding to injuries and emergencies in remote outdoor environments. RSVP Required. $350 fee covers certification, textbook and supplies. Instructor Cody Delamarter, EMT; accommodations available. Contact pinelake@hartwick.edu for details. The course costs $350.