• On the Trail of Art

    The Butternut Valley Alliance will transform a state forest in the Butternut Valley into an art gallery, with works by local school children as well as by professional artists with…

  • Summit Sunday

    Mohican Farm/OCCA offices 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Join OCCA, CRISP (Catskills Regional Invasive Species Partnership) and CR-PRISM (Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) for a fun, informative, and meaningful day removing European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae)…

  • Hanford Mills Exploration Days Bird Walk

    Hanford Mills Museum 51 County Road 12, East Meredith, NY, United States

    Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a morning bird walk starting at 8am on June 15 in conjunction with Exploration Days at Hanford Mills. Veteran birders Suzanne Gaynor and Kathryn Davino…

  • Summer Wildflower Walk with OCCA

    SUNY Biological Field Station at Thayer Farm 7027 State Hwy 80, Springfield, NY, United States

    Come join OCCA Board President and botanist Donna Vogler for a midsummer walk in the woods.  We will amble through the Thayer Farm woodlands, and down to a pond.  The hike…

  • Get the Kids Out: Emmons Pond Bog

    Emmons Pond Bog Preserve 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta, NY, United States

    Another fun OCCA event! It's a day off of school, so bring the kids out to Emmons Pond Bog to explore the trail and get some of their wiggles out.…

  • Free Fishing Days in NY

    New York

    Free fishing days offer New York State residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16…

  • CANCELED! Otsego Outdoors Paddlepalooza at Brookwood Point

    Brookwood Point 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY

    Due to the forecast for rain and high wind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Paddlepalooza on Saturday, June 29.   _____________________________ Join us for Otsego Outdoors Paddlepalooza…

  • Aquatic Invasive Species Training

    SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Boathouse 7016 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY

    The CRISP Watershed Steward Program is offering a free community partners training session at the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Boathouse. The program will focus on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)…

  • July Mushroom Walk with OCCA

    Vibbard Road, Cooperstown, NY Vibbard Road, Cooperstown, NY

    Please note: This program is full. Walk leader, Margret Grebowicz lives locally and aims to broaden your understanding of mushrooms and inspire you to learn more.  In early July we…

  • Queer Outdoors: Goodyear Lake Paddle

    Portlandville Fishing Access Site Route 28, Portlandville, NY, United States

    Queer Outdoors Goodyear Paddle Join us at Portlandville Launch for a paddle to Goodyear Lake! We have a limited number of kayaks and quite a few canoes available, so please…

  • Paddle and Pull: Goodyear Lake

    Portlandville Fishing Access Site Route 28, Portlandville, NY, United States

    Join OCCA for another morning of pulling invasive water chestnuts from Goodyear Lake! Meet at the New York State Fishing Access Site at Portlandville. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve…

  • Chop and Cheese with OCCA

    Mohican Farm 7193 State Highway 80, Springfield, NY, United States

    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.…

  • OCCA Family Nature Walk at Texas School House State Forest

    Texas School House State Forest Jones Road, New Lisbon, New York

    Discover the beauty of Texas School House State Forest with OCCA's Shelby MacLeish on a delightful mid-summer walk. This trail offers the perfect summer hike, with plenty of shade and…

  • iSPY Invasive Species Paddle

    Crumhorn Fishing Access Site H345+P3, Maryland, New York

    Join OCCA and our friends at the Catskill Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) on July 24 for our third annual iSPY Invasive Species Paddle down the Susquehanna River.  Learn how to…

  • Late July Mushroom Walk with OCCA

    Vibbard Road, Cooperstown, NY Vibbard Road, Cooperstown, NY

    Walk leader, Margret Grebowicz lives locally and aims to broaden your understanding of mushrooms and inspire you to learn more.  In late July we will be hunting for all the…

  • Seniors Slow Birding Walk

    DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York

    Join the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society at the DOAS Sanctuary for a beginner-led and beginner-friendly “slow birding” bird walk along the sanctuary trails geared towards adults and seniors. During our walk we…

  • Open House at the Biological Field Station

    SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station 5838 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY, United States

     The SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station (BFS) is having an Open House at the BFS on Thursday, August 1st from 4 - 7 pm at the Cooperstown campus (5838 State Highway 80). The…

  • What Happens After Dark Family Hike

    DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York

    Join the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for an evening family hike. Rain date: August 9 Families (with children ages 5 and up) will gather for a nighttime activity to explore the…

  • Susquehanna River Clean Up

    Susquehanna River

    Sign up to help the Cooperstown Lions Club and the Cooperstown Rotary with the annual Susquehanna River Clean Up. Volunteers are needed as kayakers, shuttle drivers, and picking up debris…

  • iSpy Invasive Species

    Crumhorn Fishing Access Site H345+P3, Maryland, New York

    Join OCCA and our friends at the Catskill Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for our third annual iSPY Invasive Species Paddle down the Susquehanna River.  Learn how to ID common aquatic…

  • Otsego Lake Assn. Annual Gathering (open to public)

    Otsego Sailing Club 5992 NY-80, Cooperstown, New York

    Spend a couple of your Saturday morning hours learning what’s happening in and around OTSEGO LAKE.  The gathering is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Come at 8:30 for coffee and…

  • Paddle and Pull on Goodyear Lake

    Portlandville Fishing Access Site Route 28, Portlandville, NY, United States

    Join OCCA for a morning of pulling invasive water chestnuts from Goodyear Lake! Meet at the New York State Fishing Access Site at Portlandville. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve…

  • Family Nature Walk with OCCA

    Parslow Road Conservation Area 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, United States

    Embrace the opportunity to connect with nature with OCCA on a journey around the Parslow Road Conservation area on Friday, August 23. Take the time to unwind and discover the…

  • Rothenberger 10K, 5K and Fun Run

    Neahwa Park Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, NY, United States

    The Rothenberger Road to Recovery Run is in memory of Lucas Rothenberger, for those who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder, and to provide knowledge and education…

  • Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder

    4021 NY-51, Garrattsville, NY 13342 4021 NY-51, Garrattsville,, NY

    The Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder offers a scenic tough loop of 45 miles or a short flatter route of 10 miles. Register today to ride with World Champion Alessandro Ballan and get a chance to win a customer Rock Lobster frame. Presented by CNYC, Butternut Brewery and the Butternut Valley Alliance.

  • Kids Fun Run at Fortin Park

    Fortin Park 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, United States

    OWL is teaming up with the Oneonta High School Cross Country Team to present a Kids Fun Run at the Dave "Flash" Forbes Cross Country Invitational in Fortin Park. Come…

  • I-Spy Invasive Species

    Crumhorn Pond Fishing Access, Susquehanna State Forest 42.556314 N, 74.942386 W

    Join OCCA and CRISP to learn how to ID common aquatic and riparian invasive plants and how they threaten the Susquehanna Watershed while enjoying an easy paddle down the river.…

  • Geology Walk (Registration Full)

    Robert Woodruff Learning Center NY-80, Jordanville, NY, United States

    Join OCCA and SUNY Oneonta Professor of Geology, Les Hasbargen to explore the rocks, caves, waterfalls and fossilized plants along Otsquago Creek by the Owen D. Young Nature Trail and…

  • September Mushroom Walk

    Exciting news for nature enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! OCCA’s popular mushroom walks are making a comeback, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Join us…

  • Queer Outdoors: Vroman’s Nose Hike

    Vroman's Nose 264 Mill Valley Road, Middleburgh, NY

    Vroman’s Nose is a short drive from Oneonta and a quick, relatively steep hike with an amazing view as a payoff. We will hike up and have iced tea on…