Events

Come join the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park for a fun fishing derby. Free registration upon arrival. Rain or shine

Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for a family hike at Gilbert Lake State Park. We will meet at the trailhead on Cabin Colony Road before hitting the trail. Our hike will take us to ponds, a beaver lodge and through thick forest, great for shade on a sunny afternoon. We will practice tree identification, hunt for…

Dr. Kiyoko Yokota, an associate professor in limnology at SUNY Oneonta will speak on June 21st at 7 pm giving a talk entitled, “What is a Healthy Lake?” She will cover basic lake ecology, covering both physical and biological factors that determine the quality of water found in a waterbody. Yokota’s research interests include phytoplankton…

Free fishing days offer New York State residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). 2023 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 18-19 (President's Day Weekend) June 24-25 September 23 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These…

Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems, has been staging a comeback in Goodyear Lake. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Register at occainfo.org Meet at the Fishing Access Site on NY…

Meet at the Goodyear Lake Waterway Access and join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a paddle or a hike. Please arrive by 9:45 for sign-in and announcements. Hike/paddle will commence at 10:00 and finish by noon. Hike/paddle Leaders Jim Austin 607 437-5734, Tom Austin 607-435-8107. Participating in this event counts…

Get your hands dirty at Mohican Farm! Join the Otsego County Conservation Association as we continue our efforts to eliminate Japanese knotweed at Mohican Farm in Springfield. We’ll spend time cutting back the above ground portion of the plant and digging up the rhizomes. When we’re finished, enjoy some light refreshments in the garden. Bring…

Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems, has been staging a comeback in Goodyear Lake. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Register at occainfo.org Meet at the Fishing Access Site on NY Route…

Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for a mid-summer hike that will offer an excellent view of the valley below. Don’t let the July heat deter you, we will let the weather be our guide for how far and how fast we hike. This event is free and open to anyone. Please register using the form…

Come try your hand at painting, guided by a professional artist OR just come watch painters and stroll the gardens!   For more information, contact the Otsego Land Trust