• First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park

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

    Self-guided hike/ski/snowshoe around the Gilbert Lake trail or outer trails. Dress for the weather and wear smart footwear for outdoor activities, there may be snow, ice, slush and/or mud. If…

  • First Day Hike at the Rogers Center

    Rogers Environmental Education Center 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York

    Welcome the new year with a hike along the trails at Rogers Center. Meet at our main parking lot and choose your hiking adventure: Easy - Channels Marsh Trail; Moderate…

  • First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

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

    Start off 2025 with a hike!   After checking in at the park office at 10:00am for swag/giveaways, hikers will head towards the beach. From there, they can hike the…

  • Herps of Otsego County talk

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

    Have you ever seen a parade of frogs and salamanders crossing the road in early spring? Do you wonder where they're going or why? If so, please come to a…

  • Homeschool Nature Day at Wilber Park

    Wilber Park Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York

     Join OCCA for a relaxing winter stroll through Wilber Park! The snow and mud create an ideal backdrop for spotting animal tracks, and we will explore the trails in winter.…

  • Birdability Presentation

    Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, for a presentation on Birdability’s initiatives to enhance access and inclusivity for birders with disabilities and…

  • Annual Waterfowl Count

    The NY State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) covers Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River above Unadilla, the…

  • Get the Kids Out: Fortin Park

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

    Join OCCA for a holiday break at Fortin Park! If there's snow, we'll have the opportunity to sled or build snow sculptures. If not, we'll explore the park and learn…

  • Hike with ADK: Gilbert Lake State Park

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

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. Hikes begin…

  • Naked Eye Astronomy

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

    Join OCCA for a night of star gazing! The skies of winter provide us with spectacular stars and constellations to view. At no other time of the year are there…

  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Survey Training

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

    Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a pest insect that is attacking and killing eastern hemlock trees throughout the east coast. In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of…

  • Hike with ADK: Catella and Neahwa Parks

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

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. Hikes begin…

  • Smullens 5K/10K Race

    Cooper Park/National Baseball Hall of Fame 25 Main Street, Cooperstown,, NY, United States

    Come out and race the oldest, continuously held race in Otsego County! The 52nd annual race will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The race starts at 11:00am. Day…

  • Walk the Planets at Compton Bridge

    Compton Bridge Conservation Area 184 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Journey with OCCA from the sun to Pluto and back in a little over an hour! Bill Ralston guides us on a thousand-yard walk  which models our solar system at a…

  • Geocaching Adventure in Cooperstown

    Pioneer Park, Cooperstown 80 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    As part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnvial, the Clark Sports Center is offering a Geocache Adventure starting in Pioneer Park (on the corner of Main Street and Pioneer Street in…

  • Winter Walk in Cooperstown

    Village Hall, Cooperstown 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival, all welcome! Winter Walk from OCCA: On this short stroll around the village, we will discover that nature is beautiful and interesting in winter…

  • Info Meeting for Mountain Bike Team Grades 6-12

    Woodland Cycles 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, United States

    Students in grades 6-12 are invited to find out about the Otsego Composite Mountain Bike Team, which is looking for new members. Learn some new skills and meet some cool…

  • Hike with ADK: Riddell State Park

    Robert V. Riddell State Park NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. The ADK…

  • Hike with ADK: Fortin Park

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

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. The ADK…

  • Homeschool Nature Day: Gilbert Lake State Park

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

    Join OCCA for a winter walk around Gilbert Lake State Park! This interactive experience will take us around the lake loop, where we will listen for birds, look for animal…

  • Great Backyard Bird Count

    The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird…

  • Hike with ADK: Riddell State Park

    Robert V. Riddell State Park NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. The ADK…

  • Ice Fishing Clinic at Glimmerglass State Park

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

    Learn the basics of ice fishing at Glimmerglass State Park. Limited to 150 people. Please call the park to register  607/547-8662.

  • Snowshoe Walk: Riddell State Park

    Robert V. Riddell State Park NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York

    Enjoy an easy-going snowshoe walk along the 1.4 mile Tree Identification trail in Robert V. Riddell State Park, where we’ll see streams, fields and forests. Meet at the parking area…

  • Hike with ADK: Wilber Park

    Wilber Park Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. The ADK…

  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Survey: Texas Schoolhouse State Forest

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

    Help us find out if the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid is in Texas Schoolhouse State Forest! We’ll show you what to look for, how to look for it, and then…

  • Hike with ADK: Arnold Lake State Forest

    Arnold Lake State Forest 767 County Road 46, Hartwick, NY, United States

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. The ADK…

  • Hike with ADK at the Rogers Environmental Center

    Rogers Environmental Education Center 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York

    All are welcome to join in guided weekly hikes with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Meet at 9:45 am. Contact hike leader with any questions, for details,…

  • Homeschool Nature Day with OCCA

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

    Join OCCA for a wintery walk along the Silas Lane Loop section of the Greenway Trail in Oneonta. We will ramble along the Susquehanna and look for signs of early…

  • OCCA Lecture: How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper

    Fenimore Art Museum 5798 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    What does it mean to love a forest? In this talk, Ethan Tapper, a forester, author and content creator from Vermont, will draw from his work as a forester and…