Events

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

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.

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 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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…