• Joker Run/Walk

    YFC Teen Center 16 Watson Street, Unadilla

      For all ages. Costumes encouraged. 3.6 mile run or 1.1 mile walk Date: April 1st. Saturday. Registration: 8:30AM - 10:00AM. Race starts: 10:30AM. Location: Teen Center, 16 Watson St. Unadilla. Benefits: YFC Teen Center. Register the morning of the race 8:30 am - 10:00 am at the Teen Center in Unadilla    

  • Hike with ADK at New Island

    New Island Oneonta, New York

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org

  • Get the Kids Out: Mohican Farm

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

    April vacation is the perfect time to hike, and by Wednesday, we’ll all need to get out of the house! The trail at Mohican is rich in diversity, which will give us a chance to notice the winter season melt away with the promise of spring. Our hike will take the group through several habitats, including an…

  • Hike with ADK at Riddell State Park

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

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org

  • Woodcock Walk at Parslow Road Conservation Area

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

    On Thursday, April 13 from 6:45 to 7:45 PM, join Otsego Land Trust and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for a Woodcock Walk at the Parslow Road Conservation Area.  DOAS local environmental educators Charlie Scheim and Sandy Bright will lead a walk to observe the spring mating ritual of the woodcock. Please register at: https://otsegolandtrust.org/events/woodcockwalk The woodcock…

  • Homeschool Nature Day at Texas School House State Forest

    Texas Schoolhouse State Forest Mount Vision, NY, United States

    Let’s take a hike at Texas Schoolhouse State Forest and explore the early signs of spring (we hope)!  We will look for signs of animals foraging for food, and buds on trees and see if we can find the local beaver. As we make our way along the blue trail, we will identify flora and fauna and play nature games. The program…

  • Glimmerglass Volunteer Trail Maintenance Day

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

    Meet at the Sleeping Lion Trailhead at 9 am. All participants need to sign a waiver on site. Work includes tread re-construction, moderate to hard work, and hiking up to one mile. Gloves, boots and light hand tools recommended. Hosted by the Friends of Glimmerglass State Park, the Clark Sports Center, Otsego Composite Mountain Bike…

  • Earth Festival

    Milford Central School 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, United States

    The OCCA Earth Festival is back! Join us for a fun and informative day at Milford Central School. The event will include our traditional vendor and information fair, food, kids activities, and more!

  • Hike with ADK at College Camp

    SUNY Oneonta College Camp College Camp Road, Oneonta, NY, United States

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org

  • Wetlands not Wastelands at Oneonta Railyards

    Oneonta Railyards Roundhouse Road, Oneonta, NY

    Join Otsego Now and the Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful Campaign to clean up litter at the Oneonta Railyards, home to 27-acres of protected wetlands. All supplies will be provided. Just show up or register here Meet at the corner of Roundhouse Road and Fonda Avenue at 1 pm. No set end time. Questions? Email ggardner@otsegonow.com…

  • Morris Earth Day Clean Up

    Morris Firehouse 117 Main Street, Morris, New York

    Help the Butternut Valley Alliance, Morris Rotary, and the Morris Central School Science Club in a Roadside and Community Clean up and Recycling Collection.

  • Trail Volunteers Training

    Basswood Pond State Forest 500 Conservation Road, Burlington, NY, United States

    Spend Earth Day at Basswood Pond State Forest learning how to take care of trails. The goal is to create a corps of trained volunteers who "adopt" portions of state forests trails to keep local trails in good shape for all of us. OCCA is seeking volunteers to adopt portions of hiking trails in Basswood…

  • Rink Roll Up at Badger Park

    Badger Park Beaver Street, Cooperstown, NY

    Join Cooperstown Friends of the Park to roll up the liner for the ice rink at Badger Park. Helping out at this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet Challenge.   Badger Park is located on Beaver Street, behind the CVS and Price Chopper on Chestnut Street in Cooperstown.

  • Drive-Thru, Drop Off Recycling (Volunteers Needed)

    Brewery Ommegang 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, New York

    This year, Earth Festival and Drive-Thru, Drop-Off Recycling (DTDO) are separate events. We hope that you’ll be able to join OCCA for both. If you can volunteer at the Drive-Thru, Drop-Off Recycling event, please contact Jeff O'Handley (and that counts toward the Spring Octet Challenge!) OCCA will be hosting DTDO at Brewery Ommegang again this…

  • Family Hike at Wilber Park

    Wilber Park Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York

    Come explore the lesser known trails in Oneonta’s Wilber Park with OCCA Education Specialist Liz Brown. We’ll look for signs of spring as we hike up the ridge above Oneonta Creek. Come prepared to walk 2-3 miles along steep terrain, with elevation gain of around 300′. To get to the upper pavilion, enter Wilber Park…

  • Bike Rodeo

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

    Safe Kids Otsego County presents a Bike Rodeo, with a Helmet Check by Bassett Injury Prevention, a bike fit by CNY Cycling, a Wheel Shop by CNY Cylcing and woodland Cycles, Rules of the Road by Cooperstown Police Dept. and an Obstacle Course by the Clark Sports Center.   Free and open to all

  • Hike with ADK at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org.

  • Susquehanna Greenway Bird Walk

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

      Guided walk will feature opportunities to view returning migrant birds. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot by the fields near the school district bus garage, just past the transfer station, on the Greenway trail, located on Silas Lane, off Rte. 205 in Oneonta. This will be an easy hike on level ground.…

  • I Love My Park Day at Gilbert Lake

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

    Help get Gilbert Lake State Park ready for the season. I Love My Park Day is the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS and presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitat, remove invasive species, and work on various site improvement projects--all…

  • I Love My Park Day at Glimmerglass

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

    Help get Glimmerglass State Park ready for the season! Volunteers needed for planting, weeding, raking, and tasks for all ages and abilities! Register at https://www.ptny.org/get.../volunteer/i-love-my-park-day Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet.

  • Hike with ADK at Texas School House State Forest

    Texas Schoolhouse State Forest Mount Vision, NY, United States

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org

  • Homeschool Nature Walk at Glimmerglass State Park with OCCA

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

    Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for a seasonal walk and pond study on the Beaver Pond and Covered Bridge Trails. Our group will examine the wetlands, beaver ponds, and shadow brook for nesting waterfowl, macroinvertebrates, and signs of local animals. We will talk about adaptations, plant ID, and the park’s natural history. The program is…

  • Evening Hike at Glimmerglass State Park with OCCA

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

    Get the Kids Out Evening Stroll at Glimmerglass State Park Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for an evening walk along the beach and the beaver pond trail, where we will experience the sights and sounds we do not get to experience during the day. The…

  • Spring Bird Walk at the DOAS Sanctuary

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

    Returning migrants should include warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers, and possibly waterfowl and raptors. The walk will last approximately two hours, and will require some hill-climbing and hiking over uneven and possibly muddy ground. For further information, contact Andy Mason, 607- 267-8491. Directions to the DOAS Sanctuary can be found at the doas website: https://doas.us

  • Hike with ADK at the Silas Lane Susquehanna Greenway

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

    Join members of the the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike along the Susquehanna Greenway at Silas Lane. These weekly hikes are open to all. For more information see https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Participating in an ADK hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Octet Spring Challenge.

  • Jean Miller Memorial Wildflower Walk

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

    The 2023 Jean Miller Memorial Wildflower Walk at Gilbert Lake State Park, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Central Region, will take place this year on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Participants will meet at the beach area at 10am. The walk is approximately 2-3 hours in…

  • Splash Path 5K and Fun Walk

    Pathfinder Village 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY

    Pathfinder Village invites you to join in the 10th annual Splash Path 5K and Fun Walk. This year's event will raise funds for vocational programs and our Pathfinder Produce Mobile Market, which has delivered fresh fruits & vegetables to neighbors in area communities since 2018. The Splash Path 5K and Fun Walk features a flat…

  • DOAS Big Day Bird Count

    The Big Day is a group effort in which birders, working alone, in pairs, or in small groups, work to locate as many bird species as we can in a single fun day on Saturday May 20. Birders can spend any amount of time they choose within that 24 hours, and report on their efforts…

  • Morning Birds at Mohican with OCCA and DOAS

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

    What will be flitting and flying about the woods and fields at Mohican Farm in Springfield? Join us and find out! Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Co-President, Becky Gretton leads this bird walk at The Clark Foundation’s Mohican Farm. The varied habitats of the farm attract a surprising array of avian life. Suitable for all skill levels,…

  • Butternut Creek Riparian Stewardship Day

    Butternut Creek

    The Butternut Valley Alliance and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition will be hosting a volunteer workday to steward riparian forest buffer plantings in the Butternut Creek watershed on May 20th, 2023 from 9am-12 pm.  If you have any questions, please contact GlasserA@tiogacountyny.gov or bva.exec@gmail.com.   You can register for the event using this link . Please Join Us!…