Hemlock Hunters Volunteer Training
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Morris Firehouse, 117 Main Street, Morris, New York
Winter seems an unlikely time for insect hunting, but it’s the best time for looking for hemlock woolly adelgid, a tiny invasive insect that threatens our region’s majestic—and very important—hemlock trees. Learn how to identify hemlock trees and the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), and how to survey for HWA and report your findings. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for a trail to survey. The training will take place both in and outside, so please dress for the weather. Co-sponsored by OCCA, The Clark Foundation/Mohican Farm, and Butternut Valley Alliance. Program takes place at the Morris Fire Department, 117 East Main Street, Morris. To register for this free program, go to occainfo.org

Hike with ADK at Glimmerglass State Park
2023-12-19 09:45 - 12:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. Sign in at 9:45 am for announcements, hikes begin at 10am. The hike leader is a tour guide at Hyde Hall, so for those interested after the hike she will talk about the history of Hyde Hall. Start at the parking lot near the Hyde Hall Visitor Center, access from Mill Road.

John Hayen YMCA Frostbite 5K
2023-12-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Oneonta, NY
The Y Frostbite 5K has traditionally been held on New Year’s Eve Day in beautiful Oneonta, and this year the YMCA is excited to be continuing the Oneonta tradition.

The Course:
Starting promptly at 12pm near the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center on Market St. with the finish in front of the YMCA
Race day bib/shirt pick-up at the Y 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Register in advance

First Day Hike-Gilbert Lake
2024-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Wondering how to start 2024 on the right foot?
Come out for a hike!
Celebrate the new year at Gilbert Lake State Park with your family, friends and neighbors on Monday, January 1st, from 9am-Noon.
We will be stoking the fires in the Briggs Pavilion to offer a cozy space to warm up with hot tea, cocoa, coffee, and snacks after your hike and we’ll have a fire going outside for marshmallow roasting as well!
Please remember to bring non-perishable items, or personal care items to donate to the Martin Luther King Food Drive. This food drive is state-wide and runs until February 9, 2024. Last year you all outdid yourselves from the previous year and donated 67 lbs. of food and care items to the local food banks. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
We will be doing a drawing at the end of the event for a complimentary Empire Pass for the 2024 season. Stop in at the Briggs Pavilion from 9am-12pm to enter for the drawing. Winner will be notified the following day!

First Day Hike-Glimmerglass
2024-01-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Happy 2024!
Glimmerglass State Park is offering a First Day Hike, a 1/2 mile self-guided hike along their ADA accessible nature trail. The trail is a loop and returns back to the Beaver Pond Parking Lot. The hike starts at 10:00 AM and the first 100 people will receive a First Day Hike Giveaway. The hike ends at dusk. A Porta-Jon is located at the Beaver Pond and a Public Restroom is available at the Park Office if staffing allows. Self led walk. The trail might be snow and ice covered. Wear appropriate footwear/snowshoes for the conditions. Hiking/ski poles might be beneficial for balance.

First Day Hike at Silas Lane (OCCA)
2024-01-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway trail (Silas Lane), Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a beautiful walk through the woods, get some fresh air, and greet the New Year at the Susquehanna Greenway: Silas Lane Trail on Monday, January 1st, at 1 pm. Enjoy the crisp air and winter landscape along the Susquehanna River. Participants should dress for cold temperatures. We will meet in the lot adjacent to the soccer fields, near the end of the road. Please register in advance at occainfo.org

Hike with ADK at Arnold Lake State Forest
2024-01-02 09:45 - 12:00 | Arnold Lake State Forest, 767 County Road 46, Hartwick, NY, 13820, United States
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike. Held each Tuesday morning, these guided hikes are open to the public. See the website susqadk.org for more information.

Queer Outdoors: Fresh Air in the New Year
2024-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a relaxing afternoon at Robert V. Riddell State Park. If there’s any snow, we’ll build snow people. We’ll finish up with hot drinks and positive intentions for the new year.
Register at https://www.occainfo.org

Hike with ADK in Wilber Park
2024-01-09 09:45 - 12:00 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York, 13820
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. Sign in at 9:45 am for announcements, hikes begin at 10am.

Homeschool Nature Walk at Gilbert Lake
2024-01-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) Educator at Gilbert Lake State Park. In mid-January, we may be slipping over a frozen path or searching for signs of life among the fallen leaves. Either way, we will have fun exploring the winter landscape together.
Sign up at occainfo.org

Eagle Viewing Trip with DOAS
2024-01-13 08:00 - 14:30 | Delaware County
Join the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for an eagle viewing trip around the Delaware County rivers and reservoirs. Open to the public.
The trip explores area rivers and reservoirs where eagles concentrate around open water in the region to feed. Past trips have turned up 20+ birds. Other raptors and waterfowl are usually sighted also. We will stop at a local restaurant for lunch for interested participants.
This year’s trip is open to the public, and participants can register using the form on our website: https://doas.us/
The trip is mostly by car, with a small amount of walking on level ground. Conditions may be snowy or icy.

The trip will leave the Dietz St. parking lot across from the YMCA in Oneonta at 8:00 a.m. Participants can also be picked up en-route in Delhi and Walton. Return to Oneonta will be mid-to-late afternoon. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Carpoolers: Please be prepared to follow COVID protocols while ride sharing based on driver and passenger preferences.
For further information, contact Andy Mason, (607) 267-8491, AndyMason@earthling.net.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Field Training
2024-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive insect that is threatening the eastern hemlock, a tree of great beauty and environmental significance. In this outdoor program led by the Otsego County Conservation Association, you will learn how to identify both the tree and the insect, and will learn how to keep an eye out for the adelgid when you are enjoying the great outdoors this winter. This program will take place completely outside, so dress for the weather. Please use the form below to sign up.
Note, we will meet outside the main doors at the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Road 52, Cooperstown.
Please sign up at occainfo.org

Frozen Toes 5 Miler
2024-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
This is a challenging off-road 5 mile course that travels the perimeter of the Clark Sports Center property and the wooded trails. Open fields and single track trails add to the experience. In the woods you will traverse steep short inclines and declines, switchbacks and snow. Race held in all weather conditions. Five mile and 2.5 mile options.
Race Registration
Register online. Race day registration will be held in the Main Lobby from 8:30–9:30am.
For more information, please contact Events Director, Doug McCoy, at (607) 547-2800, ext. 111.

Hike with ADK at Goodyear Lake
2024-01-30 09:45 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States

Cooperstown Winter Carnival
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-04 | Cooperstown, NY
This fun annual event offers multiple outdoor events. See https://www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com/ for more information

Bob Smullens 5K/10K Race
2024-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Cooper Park/National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown,, NY, 13326, United States
The 51st annual race will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The race starts at 11:00am. Day of race check-in and registration will take place from 10:00–10:30am in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library foyer.

Walk the Planets with OCCA
2024-02-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Compton Bridge Conservation Area, 184 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join OCCA to journey 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 scale that is both relatable and awe-inspiring. Common objects such as bowling balls, peppercorns, and walnuts are used to represent the sun and planets—our feet are the rockets that will get us there.
Meet at the Otsego Land Trust’s Compton Bridge Conservation Area, 184 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown. Our walk will be along the railroad tracks. Dress to be outside.
Register at occainfo.org

Get the Kids Out Walk with OCCA
2024-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Village Hall, Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
On this short stroll around Cooperstown with OCCA, discover that nature is beautiful and interesting in winter too. On this slow-paced walk, we will be looking at whatever natural curiosities intrigue the group, from birds to trees. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly in layers.
We will meet at the Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street. There is no need to register. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby at 607-547-4488 or via email at coordinator@occainfo.org.

Queer Outdoors: Fresh Air with OCCA
2024-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Join OCCA on February 4 at 2pm for a relaxing afternoon outdoors at Robert V. Riddell State Park after a busy holiday season! We will take a stroll around the park and, if there’s any snow, build snow people. We will finish up with hot drinks and positive intentions for the new year. We will meet in the parking lot. Please register at occainfo.org
Contact Will Kuss at water@occainfo.org with any questions.

Hike with ADK at Silas Lane
2024-02-06 09:45 - 12:00 | Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway trail (Silas Lane), Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States

OCCA Homeschool Nature Day at Mohican Farm
2024-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Mohican Farm, 7193 State Highway 80, Springfield, NY, 13326, United States
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a walk down to Otsego Lake as we explore the grounds of Mohican Farm. The best prescription to cure cabin fever is to get outside and enjoy the wonders of winter. On the shores of Otsego Lake, we may see water birds or our resident Bald Eagle.
Park at the OCCA office 7207 State Route 80, Cooperstown. At the corner of Allen Lake Road of Route 80.

Naked Eye Astronomy
2024-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join OCCA on a night of Naked Eye Astronomy. The mid-February sky sparkles with arguably the best star field of the year. We will explore many first magnitude and brighter stars and the constellations with which they are associated. Additionally, the planet Jupiter will be visible. We also hope to view the most distant object visible to the naked eye…located 2.5 million light years away M31 The Andromeda Galaxy.
Please, bring comfortable folding chairs and dress warmly! We will meet before the presentation in the workshop on site and then return indoors afterward for hot chocolate. Free!
Stargazing is best with 100% clear and dark skies. The program will be postponed until February 10th if Jim Hill deems the skies and weather unfavorable on the 9th.
Please register at occainfo.org

Hike with ADK at New Island
2024-02-13 09:45 - 11:30 | New Island, Oneonta, New York

Hike with ADK at Neahwa and Catella parks
2024-02-20 09:45 - 12:00 | Neahwa Park, Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States

Ice Fishing Clinic
2024-02-21 09:30 - 15:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Glimmerglass State Park is holding a DEC Free Fishing Day Clinic. The location will be determined based on ice conditions. The event is free, and fishing gear and bait will be provided. There will also be fish filleting demonstrations and winter ecology information.
Please register in advance by calling the Park office, 607/547-8662. There are three time slots:
9:30 am – 11 am
11:30 am – 1 pm
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Rain date is Saturday, March 2

Not So Frozen Toes 5 Miler Trail Run
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The Not So Frozen Toes 5 Miler Trail Run is a challenging off-road 5 mile course that travels the perimeter of the Clark Sports Center property and the wooded trails. 2.5 mile option available. Race held in all weather conditions.
LOCATION
The race takes place on the The Clark Sports Center grounds at 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326.
REGISTRATION
Register online at: https://notsofrozentoes.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=11625
Pre-registration will be held in the Main Lobby, beginning at 9:00am on race day.
COST
$25/person

Awards will be distributed immediately after crossing the finish line.

Lantern-Light Snow Moon Hike at Gilbert Lake
2024-02-24 14:00 - 20:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Gilbert Lake State Park is hosting a self-guided Snow Moon Hike around Gilbert Lake. This event will go from 2p-8p so you can enjoy the day and hike around the lake after-hours by lantern-light and the light of the February full moon.
Bring your sleds/snowshoes and skis if we have snow, bring your beau for a late Valentine’s date!
There will be hot tea/coffee/cocoa, cookies and s’mores!
The fires will be going in the Briggs all day so come on down!
Bring non-perishable items to donate to a local food bank and enter to win a Gilbert Lake goodie basket. All non-perishable items welcome, especially self-care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products etc. They collected ~400lbs at the First Day Hike event this year, and are hoping to exceed that amount this time around!

Hike with ADK at Fortin Park
2024-02-27 09:45 - 12:00 | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States

Queer Outdoors Hike at the Greenway Trail
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | New Island, Oneonta, New York
Try out the New Island section of the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway Trail with OCCA! This is a short loop showing the hidden beauty along the Susquehanna shoreline. Plan for a relaxed walk that will likely be muddy in places and a tea break. As always, beginners, young folks, and introverts are welcome!
Park in Catella Park (accessed from Neahwa Park). Walk or bike along the fence toward the highway. At the corner you’ll see a gate, a sign to New Island, and a path along the Lettis Highway.
Please contact Will Kuss at 607-375-7280 or water@occainfo.org with any questions!

Hike with ADK at Arnold Lake State Forest
2024-03-05 09:45 - 12:00 | Arnold Lake State Forest, 767 County Road 46, Hartwick, NY, 13820, United States
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) leads guided hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. See susqadk.org for details.
