Events

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!

55 years of memories deserve a celebration. Whether you came to Pine Lake as a camper, volunteered, attended an event, or you’re visiting for the very first time either way we’d love to celebrate with you. Come to the Hartwick College Pine Lake campus  for a FREE Community BBQ featuring yard games, rock painting, face…

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…

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 OCCA and certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner and learn how to identify wild mushrooms in the field while exploring the trail at Texas School House State Forest in New Lisbon. Participants will explore the varied woodland habitats along the trail while they search for a variety of mushroom species and learn about the important…

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…

In addition to weekly Tuesday hikes, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club offers all-day Saturday hikes April through October. These hikes require pre-registration and will be limited to 20 to 25 participants These hikes require participants to plan accordingly. Bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water to last the whole excursion. Dress appropriately…

Join OCCA and the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) as we return to Weaver Lake in the Town of Warren to follow up on our earlier European frog-bit and water chestnut pull. Meet at 10am at OCCA’s office in Springfield and carpool to the launch site. Bring a personal watercraft (canoe or kayak) or…

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 OCCA’s program director, Jeff O’Handley to “sus” out aquatic invaders along the Susquehanna River. We’ll focus on invasive plant and animal species found in the Susquehanna River, how…

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 Clark Sports Center for an unforgettable multisport adventure at Glimmerglass State Park, where natural beauty meets endurance challenge! Participants will complete three exciting segments—paddle, bike, and run—set against the scenic backdrop of Otsego Lake and the historic Hyde Hall grounds. Whether you're racing solo or teaming up, this event offers a unique way to explore…

Enjoy the beauty of the Butternut Valley on foot by participating in Butternut Valley Alliance’s inaugural Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run through New Lisbon and Garrattsville. Part of Butternut Valley Days, which also includes the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder. Sign up at Butternut Valley Alliance website

Kicking off Butternut Valley Days is the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder, founded in 2019 in partnership with Central New York Cycling. The bike ride (not a race) winds through the hills of the Butternut Valley, starting and ending in Garrattsville at Butternuts Beer and Ale Brewery. Choose to ride a 48-mile Long Route or the…

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 and exact location to meet up. The club also has monthly meetings in Oneonta, and offers longer Saturday Hikes…

Celebrate the arrival of fall with a paddle down the Butternut Creek! Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) for a relaxing community float through one of the valley's most scenic waterways. This event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Spring…

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…

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…

When you walk, run or roll the Arc Otsego's Hot Cocoa 5K or 1K, you are helping make life sweeter for people with developmental disabilities! Proceeds benefit The Arc Otsego's Helping Hands Fund which assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to seize life's opportunities and overcome life's challenges.   You can sign up…

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…