Hike with ADK at Neahwa and Catella parks
2024-02-20 09:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Neahwa Park, Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, 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.

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.

Trout Unlimited Meeting
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Plains at Parish Homestead, 163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta, NY
The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet at the Heritage at the Plains at Parish Homestead. Open to the public.
Mike Zagata, former commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, will speak about year-round fishing in the area and water pollution in nearby streams.
Snacks and coffee will be available and a raffle drawing will be held.

Hike with ADK in the Jefferson Woodlands
2024-03-12 09:45 - 12:00 | New York

Family Nature Walk with OCCA
2024-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join OCCA for a signs of spring walk through Glimmerglass State Park as we prepare for the Spring Equinox. We will observe waterfowl, explore the beach, and search for signs of animal tracks. We will meet at the Beaver Pond Trail. As this is a school holiday, we are combining the homeschool nature walk and get the kids out program.
Sign up at occainfo.org

Hike with ADK at Gilbert Lake State Park
2024-03-19 09:45 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States

Hike with ADK at SUNY College Camp
2024-03-26 09:45 - 12:00 | SUNY Oneonta College Camp, College Camp Road, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States

Get the Kids Out: Invasive Species
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States
This event is cancelled due to weather. Join OCCA Intern Laura Santos on Thursday, April 4, at Fortin Park in Oneonta to learn about invasive species as we explore the park. This program is a fun introduction to the invasive species in our area, which will include hands-on activities and games.
Please register using this form

Queer Outdoors: Emmons Pond Bog
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmons Pond Bog Preserve, 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Catch the first greenery of spring with OCCA at Emmons Pond Bog! Learn about bogs, how they develop, and their cultural significance while enjoying the 1.4 mi loop. This trail is likely to be muddy, so please dress accordingly. We will meet at the parking lot. Please contact Will Kuss at 607-375-7280 or water@occainfo.org with any questions!
Please register in advance at occainfo.org

Hike with ADK at the DOAS Sanctuary
2024-04-09 09:45 - 12:00 | DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon.
See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

Homeschool Nature Walk with OCCA
2024-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York, 12155
April is an excellent time for exploring Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. Join OCCA to poke around and search for signs of spring along Andy’s Trail. Dress for the mud and weather.
Sign up at occainfo.org

SADD Strides for Safety 5KRun/Walk
2024-04-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Oneonta High School, 144 East Street, Oneonta, NY, 13820
The 26th Annual S.A.D.D. “Strides for Safety” is a 5K Run/Walk which raises awareness and funds to help our students make healthy and responsible choices. Health Fair at 9:30-11:30am . Run/walk at 11am. All proceeds go to area schools in their efforts to support healthy decisions and SADD programming.

Woodcock Walk with the Otsego Land Trust
2024-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Parslow Road Conservation Area, 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, 13337, United States
Join Otsego Land Trust and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for the annual Woodcock Walk at the Parslow Road Conservation Area. DOAS locals Sandy Bright and Charlie Scheim will lead a walk to observe the spring courtship ritual of the woodcock.

More information and registration at otsegolandtrust.org

Hike with ADK at Glimmerglass State Park
2024-04-16 09:45 - 12:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Hike the Sleeping Lion Trail.
Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon.
See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

Earth Festival Morning Bird Walk
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Milford Central School, 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Member and Area Birder Bob Donnelly for the annual Earth Festival Bird Walk at 8am on Saturday, April 20. Participants should meet at the Milford Central School parking lot at 7:50am, near the Earth Festival Entrance. Carpools to Riddell State Park will leave promptly at 8am and will return in time for the 10am start of the EF Event. All are welcome to attend, regardless of age or birding experience. The walk is expected to return in time for the 10am start of Earth Festival! Look for the DOAS exhibit area in the gym when you return!
Riddell State Park offers a variety of trails from easy to moderate to intermediate, that travel through acres of forested woodlands, and wide fields and along the Schenevus Creek. Our walk should cover about 2 miles total of easy walking, on a combination of flat to rolling terrain, with some trails having slopes and roots exposed. Waterproof footwear is recommended, water and sunscreen as needed. Restrooms are available at Milford Central School before and after the trip. There is a bathroom available at Riddell.

Morris Earth Day Clean Up
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Morris Central School, 65 Main Street, Morris, NY
Help Morris Rotary, Butternut Valley Alliance and Morris Central School celebrate Earth Day.
Bring household items (Christmas lights, shredding, printer cartridges, tooth care, eyeglasses, styrofoam, cork, plastic film) to recycle

Join us as we take part in our annual roadside and creek clean-up as well other fun community projects!

We will meet at the MCS parking lot at 9:00am to begin work. Reflective bibs will be available as well as garbage bags and garbage pickers.

Bottle drive to support Morris Projects

Meet in Morris Central School parking lot

Earth Fest 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Milford Central School, 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Earth Festival is a fun, family-friendly, interactive event featuring exhibitors, vendors, activities and workshops with an environmental theme. OCCA partners with local, environmental organizations to put on the best festival for the surrounding community.
In 2024 the event will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 10 am- 3 pm at the Milford School.
Find out about workshops, activities and vendors at occainfo.org

Blue Heron Nesting Grove Hike
2024-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | New York
Join Otsego Land Trust and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for a unique perspective into the world of nesting Blue Herons at a privately conserved property in Van Hornesville. DOAS co-president Andy Mason will lead a walk to observe the Blue Heron Rookery.

Andy Mason is co-president of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. He is past chair of the Audubon Council of NY State, and past president of the NY State Ornithological Assoc. He has been an active birder for over 30 years, participated in the NY State Breeding Bird Atlas, and has lead bird workshops for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He also serves as president of the Schoharie Land Trust.

Otsego Land Trust is a community-based nonprofit that protects fields, forests, waterways, and scenic views in perpetuity.

Cost: FREE
Please let the Otsego Land Trust know you are coming
For questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with cherise@otsgeolandtrust.org.

Hike with ADK at Table Rock
2024-04-30 09:45 - 12:00 | Table Rock Trails at Hartwick College, Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY, 13820

Morning Birds with Becky Gretton
2024-05-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
With a mix of fields, woods, gardens and lakeshore, Mohican Farm is an excellent place for birding. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Co-President, Becky Gretton leads this early morning walk at Mohican Farm in search of the early birds. This walk is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Bring binoculars, bird guide and be prepared for any weather (and plan for walking in wet grass). Program is free, but pre-registration is required at occainfo.org. Attendance is limited to 20.

I Love My Park Day: Gilbert Lake State Park
2024-05-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day–the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS–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 which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the start of the season.
Jobs at Gilbert Lake State Park include: Painting out building, bridges, signs. Trimming and cleaning trails and roadsides. Weeding, mulching flower beds and trimming back bushes. Raking leaves and mulching flower beds. Testing playgrounds (kids are great at this, testing swings and slides to make sure they’re in working order).
All ages welcome. Register in advance

I Love My Park Day: Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York, 12155
Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day–the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS–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 which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the start of the season.
Volunteer jobs at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park include:
Playground mulching, trail maintenance, debris cleanup, cabin beautification and flower beds.
All ages welcome
REGISTER

I Love My Park Day: Glimmerglass State Park
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day–the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS–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 which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the start of the season. Volunteer jobs at Glimmerglass State Park include: Beautification of the Park Entrance, trail pruning, painting, playground mulching and litter and debris cleanup.
All ages welcome REGISTER

Volunteer at Brookwood Gardens
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
There’s lots to be done to prepare Brookwood Point’s historic gardens for the summer season! The community uses these spaces to enjoy nature and host events – help the Otsego Land Trust make these spaces beautiful and ready for the fun ahead.
Two volunteer spots to choose from: Brookwood Point or Parslow Road Preserve.
BONUS: Get free swag!
Please let the Land Trust know you’re coming. Sign up for the time slot (10 am – 1 am, 12 pm – 1 pm, or 2 pm – 4 pm) that works for you at either Brookwood Point or Parslow Road.: .
For questions, contact cherise@otsegolandtrust.org.

Volunteer at Parslow Road Conservation Area
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | New York
There’s lots to be done to prepare Parslow Road Preserve’s trails for the summer season! The community uses these spaces to enjoy nature and host events – let’s help the Otsego Land Trust these spaces beautiful and ready for the fun ahead.
Two volunteer spots to choose from: Brookwood Point or Parslow Road Preserve.
BONUS: Get free swag!
Please let the Land Trust know you’re coming. Sign up for the time slot (10 am – 1 am, 12 pm – 1 pm, or 2 pm – 4 pm) that works for you at either Brookwood Point or Parslow Road.: .
For questions, contact cherise@otsegolandtrust.org.
