Join OCCA for a unique, hands-on introduction to forest management at Thayer Farm. Led by professional consulting forester Kellen Murphy, this program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how foresters read the landscape and make decisions that shape the health and future of our forests. We’ll begin with a brief indoor overview (optional, weather dependent), where…
The 26.2 race will begin at 7:00am, starting and ending at Glimmerglass State Park. The 13.1 race will begin at 8:00am, starting on State Highway 80, near the Fenimore Art Museum. The 10K and 5k race will begin at 9:00am in Glimmerglass State Park. All races finish together in Glimmerglass State Park. Race the Lake…
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads weekly hikes on Tuesdays. Meet at 9:45, hike begins at 10. The hikes are free and open to all. Questions? Contact ADK: 607.431.8010 adksusq+contacts@gmail.com More info on the ADK website: https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Better yet, JOIN the chapter and get all the details emailed to you weekly! https://susqadk.org/join/
The Butternut Valley Alliance presents On the Trail of Art, a free arts festival in General Jacob Morris State Forest, featuring works by professional artists and local schoolchildren. This weekend-long celebration of art, nature, and community features a forest trail lined with work by student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Morris and Laurens Central Schools,…
Join OCCA and our partners, the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) and Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management (CR-PRISM) and protect the very headwaters of the Susquehanna River from invasive species by pulling water chestnut and European frog-bit in Weaver Lake. Bring a canoe or kayak, or, if you really like to get…
Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales (CKRS) is hosting a community paddle. Join OCCA, CKRS staff, and Bill Swift (Swift Canoe and Kayak) and world class canoeist, Terry Kent for a fun, relaxed paddle along the scenic stretch of the Susquehanna River from Milford to Portlandville. Bring lunch, water and clothing to be out on…
On Sunday June 21- Fathers Day, The Cherry Valley Outdoor Games is hosting The Diamond Dash "Run the Bases" to help support the Cherry Valley Youth Baseball/Softball/T-Ball program. This race is being supported by the Route 20 Road Runners Challenge! This will be a 5K Color Run/Walk! Come for the run and stay for the…
Free fishing day for kids and their parents hosted by the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Children 16 and under must be supervised. Bait provided by Sportsman Adventures.
2026 Group Class Schedule: Classes are offered as 3-evening sessions, held weeknights from 6:00–8:30 PM. Session 1: June 22, 23 & 24 Session 2: June 29, 30 & July 1 Session 3: July 20, 21 & 22 Session 4: August 24, 25 & 26 How It Works: Group Classes: $150 per person for a full session (3 evenings). A minimum of 3 participants is…
Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Hikes last about two hours. For more information, email adksusq+contacts@gmail.com or call 607/431-8010. ADK hikes are free and open to the public.
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!). 2026 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 14-15 (President's Day Weekend) June 27-28 September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out…
Join us for the 9th Annual Susquehanna River Cleanup! Each year, volunteers remove hundreds of pounds of debris from the river, improving water quality and habitat. This year, we will be working in the area around Compton Bridge (County Road 11C) and need volunteers in, on, and around the water. Tasks include wading in or…
Join OCCA and local mushroom enthusiast Shane Gardner for our first mushroom walk of the season. This guided exploration will take participants through a mixed hardwood forest on Vibbard Road in Cooperstown, offering a chance to discover the fascinating world of wild fungi in their natural habitat. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced…
2026 Group Class Schedule: Classes are offered as 3-evening sessions, held weeknights from 6:00–8:30 PM. Session 1: June 22, 23 & 24 Session 2: June 29, 30 & July 1 Session 3: July 20, 21 & 22 Session 4: August 24, 25 & 26 How It Works: Group Classes: $150 per person for a full session (3 evenings). A minimum of 3 participants is…
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads weekly hikes on Tuesdays. Meet at 9:45, hike begins at 10. The hikes are free and open to all. Questions? Contact ADK: 607.431.8010 adksusq+contacts@gmail.com More info on the ADK website: https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Better yet, JOIN the chapter and get all the details emailed to you weekly! https://susqadk.org/join/
Every Tuesday, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike. Meet at 9:45 am, hike starts at 10 am and usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. All welcome. See susqadk.org for details. The club also has monthly meetings in Oneonta, and offers longer Saturday Hikes once a month April through…
Join the Leatherstocking Botanical Society and Dr. Donna Vogler in conducting a survey of plants at the Goodyear Swamp Sanctuary located behind the Glimmerglass Festival, at the northwest end of Otsego Lake. The Sanctuary is a 5-acre wetland managed by the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station, and the trails and boardwalk have been recently reopened…
Every Tuesday, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike. Meet at 9:45 am, hike starts at 10 am and usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. All welcome. See susqadk.org for details. The club also has monthly meetings in Oneonta, and offers longer Saturday Hikes once a month April through…
Learn about plants, constellations and space phenomena while taking a night time hike on the Sleeping Lion Trail. Call 607/547-8662 or view the Park's Facebook page for more information. Rain Date is July 15
Join a Glimmerglass State Park educator for a kayak on Otsego Lake. Bring your own kayak, or rent one from Canoe and Kayak Rentals & Sales at the Park. Other Dates include: July 29, August 5 and August 26 For more information, contact bailey.webster@parks.ny.gov Please note: educator is not a kayak instructor, attend at your…
Ever wondered what those bright yellow irises or feathery plants clogging up waterways are? Join the Catskill Center’s CRISP Aquatic Invasive Species Manager, Sarah Coney, and the Otsego County Conservation Association to “sus” out aquatic invaders along the Susquehanna River. We’ll focus on invasive plant and animal species found in the Susquehanna River, how they…
2026 Group Class Schedule: Classes are offered as 3-evening sessions, held weeknights from 6:00–8:30 PM. Session 1: June 22, 23 & 24 Session 2: June 29, 30 & July 1 Session 3: July 20, 21 & 22 Session 4: August 24, 25 & 26 How It Works: Group Classes: $150 per person for a full session (3 evenings). A minimum of 3 participants is…
Youth Learn to Row with Otsego Area Rowing Ages: 13–18 (middle and high school students) Season: Summer sessions (on-water); optional indoor meetups during the off-season Our Youth Learn to Row program introduces middle and high school students to the sport of rowing in a fun, safe, and beginner-friendly environment. No prior experience is needed! Rowers will learn the basics of…
Every Tuesday, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike. Meet at 9:45 am, hikes start at 10 am and usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. All welcome. See susqadk.org for details. The club also has monthly meetings in Oneonta, and offers longer Saturday Hikes once a month April through October. The…
This course is the industry standard for outdoor leaders. Learn advanced assessment, long-term care and emergency leadership in the backcountry. The cost is $850 For more information or to register, go here
Join Moms and Little Pathfinders for a group hike to the Canadarago Lake Overlook at Fetterley Forest Conservation Area. Each parent is responsible for her own children. Kid-friendly pace. Moms and Little Pathfinders is a supportive, judgement-free group of moms exploring local trails with their kids.
Join CRISP, the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA), and the Canadarago Lake Improvement Association (CLIA) for a hands-on day on the water to survey for and remove invasive water chestnut. Participants can explore the Canadarago Lake shoreline to search for water chestnut (Trapa natans) or join a paddle down Oaks Creek to help remove any…
Celebrate 55 years at Pine Lake! Join our Community BBQ. Free food, yard games, and lakeside fun. Come help us celebrate our anniversary!
Every Tuesday, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike. Meet at 9:45 am, hikes start at 10 am and usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. All welcome. See susqadk.org for details and exact location to meet up. The club also has monthly meetings in Oneonta, and offers longer Saturday Hikes…
Join a Glimmerglass State Park educator for a kayak on Otsego Lake. Bring your own kayak, or rent one from Canoe and Kayak Rentals & Sales at the Park. Other Dates include: August 5 and August 26 For more information, contact bailey.webster@parks.ny.gov Please note: educator is not a kayak instructor, attend at your own risk
