Race The Lake marathon and half marathon will take racers around beautiful Otsego lake in Cooperstown NY. You will run past such landmarks as the Otesaga Hotel, The Farmers Museum, The Fenimore Art Museum and The Baseball Hall of Fame. The lake will always be on your right with awesome views of the surrounding area,…
Join DOAS Director Charlie Scheim, Bird Sightings author Sandy Bright, and the Environmental Director of the Uplands Center Renee Hardenkamp for a morning bird walk at the Uplands Center in Walton, NY (2641 Dunk Hill Road) on Saturday, June 7 at 8:00am. Our focus will be on observing birds and their breeding behaviors., will accompany us on…
New date: June 8 at 10 am (May 31 postponed because of rain) Love spending time in the woods? Want to give back to the places you love to hike and explore? Otsego County Conservation Association is seeking volunteers who want to help keep our local forests accessible. Join us for our Trails Team training…
Join OCCA for a homeschool nature walk at Basswood Pond! During this educational adventure, participants will explore the scenic trails, searching for a variety of wildflowers in bloom. We’ll take the time to identify these beautiful plants and learn about their unique characteristics and habitats. Participants will also have the opportunity to complete a scavenger…
Japanese knotweed is one of the most difficult invasive plants to get rid of. Join OCCA and Mohican Farm as we continue our efforts to eliminate a patch of knotweed. We’ll chop, dig and pull, and then enjoy some light refreshments in the garden at Mohican Farm. Some tools are available. Feel free to bring…
Join OCCA and our friends at CRISP and the Capital Region PRISM to help clear invasives around the Weaver Lake launch area in the Town of Warren. Bring waders or a kayak and prepare to get wet and muddy as we pull European frog-bit and water chestnut to help prevent the spread of invasive species.…
Join the Butternut Valley Alliance for this wonderful event: an art show in the forest featuring work by local students and professional artists from the Butternut Valley. Sign up at https://butternutvalleyalliance.org/ For more information, contact art-trail@butternutvalleyalliance.orgÂ
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a morning bird walk starting at 8am on June 14 in conjunction with Exploration Days at Hanford Mills. Veteran birders Suzanne Gaynor and Kathryn Davino will co-lead the walks around the Hanford Mills property. We invite both beginners and experienced birders. The walk covers fairly level terrain and will last…
The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer a catch and release fishing clinic. Bring a rod or borrow one from the club.
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike open to all. Meet at 9:45 am for check in, hike begins at 10 am. The Chapter offers weekly hikes on Tuesdays and longer hikes once a month on Saturdays. See website for details.
Join OCCA at Mohican Farm as we explore the world of vernal ponds and wetlands. Discover the aquatic environments on the farm and the creatures that inhabit them during this informative walk and talk. Participants will also have the opportunity to catch macroinvertebrates with nets. After the exploration, we will wander down to the lake.…
The Van Hornesville Community Corporation needs volunteers to help with repairs and upgrades to the Robert Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center, located behind Owen D. Young Central School in Van Hornesville. Volunteers are needed to restore the stairs leading to the waterfalls, repair bridges, and clear trails. Shovels, sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves encouraged.…
On June 21st the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) hike will be from Riddell State Park south to Mud Lake and finishing at Pine Lake. The hike will be approximately 5.5 miles with about 850 feet of elevation gain. This hike requires shuttling cars to provide transportation from both ends of the…
On June 21st the ADK hike will be from Riddell State Park south to Mud Lake and finishing at Pine Lake. The hike will be approximately 5.5 miles with about 850 feet of elevation gain. This hike requires shuttling cars to provide transportation from both ends of the hike. Registration Required. Details on the Summer…
Experience the magic of summer through the lens of a seasoned forager! OCCA invites you to join herbalist and farmer AC Stauble of Cohosh Creek Herb Farm and Sanctuary in West Edmeston for an immersive foraging walk through her diverse and ecologically rich farm. Participants will take a garden walk and woods walk with a…
Join us on -- or off -- the water! Paddlers will put in at the Fish Road Launch at Lakefront Park in Cooperstown and paddle through a ribbon to officially open the water trail at Council Rock! Paddlers should gather on the water near Council Rock around 10:45 am, ribbon cutting at 11 am. You can also join…
Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). 2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend) June 28-29 September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing…
Be part of an exciting community science effort in Otsego County! Join OCCA and some of our Culvert Team leaders to assess the conditions of culverts near Otsego Lake. If you like this type of volunteer work, you have the option to join one of our culvert teams as an assistant for other assessments throughout…
Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). 2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend) June 28-29 September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing…
Join Us for a Summer Mushroom Foraging Walk with Expert Shane Gardner Sunday, June 29 | 2:00 PM Discover the fascinating world of wild mushrooms with foraging expert Shane Gardner on a guided summer walk through the woods. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned mushroom hunter, this event offers a unique opportunity to…
All welcome to take a free guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once…
Donna Vogler, OCCA President and retired biology professor will lead a 1.4 mile nature walk of several habitats of Greenwoods Conservancy. First will be a section along a treeline with vernal pools and native deciduous trees. Then through a hemlock woods down to the beautifully preserved Cranberry Bog where salamanders and carnivorous plants may be…
The Susquehanna River Clean-Up, historically a joint project of the Cooperstown Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Cooperstown, Otsego 2000, and the Biological Field Station/SUNY Oneonta Dive team is expanding this year thanks to a grant received by OCCA. The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be leading a clean up initiative between Colliersville…
8th Annual Susquehanna River Clean-Up, July 12, 2025 Fish Rd Boat Launch, Otsego Lake 24 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY 13326 The Susquehanna River Clean-Up, historically a joint project of the Cooperstown Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Cooperstown, Otsego 2000, and the Biological Field Station / SUNY Oneonta Dive team is expanding this year thanks…
Discover the Hidden Life of Water with Declan McCabe Join aquatic ecologist Declan McCabe for an engaging and interactive presentation featuring a slide show and live aquatic macroinvertebrates. This free program dives into the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems, exploring: How the unique properties of water make life possible The differences between flowing and standing…
All welcome to take a free guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a…
OCCA Family Hike – Table Rock Trails Join OCCA Assistant Director Shelby MacLeish for a scenic summer hike at Hartwick College’s Table Rock Trails. We’ll follow a 1.2-mile loop, exploring unique rock formations and taking in sweeping views of Oneonta from above. This free, family-friendly hike is open to all ages and experience levels. Come…
Celebrate the completion of Phase I of Two Creeks Trail, the first half-mile of a three-mile loop along the Calhoun and Butternut Creeks. Truly a community effort, this project is undertaken by Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA), Morris Historical Society, Morris Rotary, Butternut Valley Garden Club and Morris Central School. The trail is another link in…
On July 19th the ADK hike is at John Boyd Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. We will hike the Indian Ladder Trail followed by a loop that will include Hang Glider’s Cliff and High Point. Parts of this hike are on the Long Path. The distance is about 7 miles…
All welcome to take a guided hike on the Sleeping Lion Trail with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and…
