Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

OCCA is joining Hartwick’s summer reading program on Friday, July 25 at 10. If you are in the village of Hartwick, stop by for this fun and free program at…

The SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station will hold an open house at its Cooperstown campus, featuring short presetations at 5 pm, boat tours, lab tours, and hands-on stations where you…

Discover the fascinating world of fungi with OCCA and certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner during our next educational mushroom walk on Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. As part of…

All welcome to take a  guided hike on the Twin Fawns Trail with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info…

Ever wonder whether those yellow flowers on the river are good or bad? Wonder no more! Join OCCA and Sarah Coney, Aquatic Invasive Species Manager, from the Catskills Regional Invasive…

Susquehanna ADK Saturday Hike Series 2025 The chapter is offering seven longer all-day hikes on the third Saturday of each month, April through October. Below is a brief description of…

Join OCCA and friends Rick O’Keefe and John Chanik for a welcoming, hands-on evening exploring permaculture—the practice of creating self-sustaining, ecologically balanced landscapes. Rooted in three core principles—care for people…

Join James Simpson for a land navigation compass activity at Glimmerglass State Park. Jakes is a certified Adirondack guide and an Adirondack 46er. Meet at the beach parking lot. Any…

All welcome to take a guided hike at Emmons Pond Bog with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and…

Join OCCA’s Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish on August 22 for a guided hike at the scenic Betty and Wilber Davis State Park as we explore Andy’s Trail—a beautiful 2.7-mile loop…

The Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its Summer Harvest Festival and the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder on August 23. Sign up for the Gravel Grinder in advance, details to come!

This is an out and back, starting and finishing at the Richfield Springs Community Center. There are a couple of hills, but really moderate compared to the hills in the…

Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an aquatic invasive species that interferes with fishing and boating, harms fish and wildlife habitat, and can hurt if you step on it! Join OCCA’s…

All welcome to take a guided hike to Star Field with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check…

Join the Otsego Land Trust  at Brookwood Point Conservation Area, for a blissful evening of yoga in the gardens. On Tuesday, August 26th from 6:30 to 7:30, yoga teacher Erin…

Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) is partnering with the Lake and Valley Garden Club for a morning of hands-on conservation at Otsego Lake's Buffer Strip Pollinator Garden! This volunteer event…

Join OCCA and certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner for a guided mushroom walk on Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. This two-hour educational outing is part of our ongoing monthly…

UPDATE: This event is canceled due to low water. Join OCCA and the Butternut Valley Alliance for an early autumn paddle on Butternut Creek, one of our most beautiful waterways.…

All welcome to take a 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…

All welcome to take a 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…

Otsego Land Trust is offering a yoga class with teacher Erin Marsala at Brookwood Point Conservation Area, which overlooks Otsego Lake. Register online, suggested donation is $20.