Hike with ADK in the Jefferson Woodlands
2024-03-12 09:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

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 | NY
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 | NY
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.

Queer Outdoors Picnic
2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Picnic at Wilber Park!
Outdoor appreciation is easy when there’s good food involved! Come to a picnic with outdoor games, mocktails, and great people. Bring a favorite dish or just your appetite!
Please contact Will Kuss at 607-375-7280 or water@occainfo.org with any questions!
Sign up atwww.occainfo.org/calendar/queer-outdoors-spring-picnic

Hike with ADK at Texas School House State Forest
2024-05-07 09:45 - 12:00 | Texas School House State Forest, Jones Road, New Lisbon, New York

Three Mile Point Spring Clean Up
2024-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Three Mile Point, 6266 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Come volunteer with Cooperstown Friends of the Parks and help get Three Mile Point ready for a new season! Wear gloves and bring a rake.

Homeschool Nature Walk with OCCA
2024-05-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Fetterley Forest, 302 Roses Hill Road, Richfield, NY, 13439
Join OCCA Educator Shelby MacLeish for a walk in Fetterley Forest on Friday, May 10, as we check out the vernal pool, explore our surroundings, and gaze over Canadarago Lake. May is the perfect time of year to wander in the woods. I hope you will join in the fun.

More information and sign up at occainfo.org

Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway Bird Walk
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway trail (Silas Lane), Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Board Director, Charlie Scheim and Member Sandy Bright on Saturday, May 11 at 8:00am for a walk to view returning migrant birds on the Susquehanna Greenway Trail. This is an easy hike on unpaved but level ground which may be slightly muddy. No restrooms are available. There are a few benches along the way.

Participants will meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot by the fields near the school district bus garage, just past the transfer station for a two-hour walk to view returning migrant birds on the Greenway trail, located on Silas Lane, off Rte. 205 in Oneonta. Contact Charlie Scheim at 607-434-4880 or scheimc@hartwick.edu for more information.

Hike to the Falls with OCCA
2024-05-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Enjoy spring in the woodlands of Robert V. Riddell State Park in Davenport with OCCA. We’ll hike up to the waterfall and back, about 3.5 miles total. Along the way we’ll look for wildflowers, trees, and talk a little about the park’s history. The trail requires a steady uphill climb and may be wet.
This hike is part of the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet.
Register for hike

Butternut Creek Riparian Stewardship Day
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Bailey Road, Morris, NY, Bailey Road, Morris, NY
Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition for a volunteer workday to steward riparian forest buffer plantings in the Butternut Creek watershed.
Please sign up using this form. If you have any questions, please contact Glassera@tiogacountyny.gov or bva.exec@gmail.com.

Spring Bird Walk at DOAS Sanctuary
2024-05-12 08:00 - 10:00 | DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) Co-President, Andy Mason on Sunday, May 12 for a spring bird walk. Returning migrants at this location 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. A handicapped accessible port-a-john is available on site.
Participants will meet at 8am at the DOAS Sanctuary, park on the left side of the driveway on Grange Hall Road Spur. For further information, contact Andy Mason, 607- 267-8491. Directions to the DOAS Sanctuary can be found at the doas website: https://doas.us

Image: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Photo by Lorraine Minns, Audubon Photography Awards 2016.
