Go butt-deep in the swamp to help prevent the spread invasive species! Join the Otsego County Conservation Association as we wade into Clarke Pond in Springfield in an effort to eliminate European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) from the pond, and to prevent it from spreading to other water bodies, including nearby Otsego Lake. European frog-bit is…
Two years ago, a large spruce plantation was logged as part of Basswood Pond State Forest’s ongoing management. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a hike to the area where we’ll observe how nature restores itself. We’ll look at the plants, insects, birds and wildlife that make this new environment their home, and study…
Butternut Valley Alliance presents a free annual Arts Festival in Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington, NY. Reserve your spot to view this Gallery in the Forest an easy walk on a 3/4 mile trail featuring: Student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central Schools Professional and local artists Art demonstrations and participation art…
Butternut Valley Alliance presents a free annual Arts Festival in Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington, NY. Reserve your spot to view this Gallery in the Forest an easy walk on a 3/4 mile trail featuring: Student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central Schools Professional and local artists Art demonstrations and participation art…
Silver Lake is a beautiful lake with an invasive species problem. Join OCCA and members of the Silver Lake community as we work on ridding the lake of water chestnut and European frog-bit, two highly invasive aquatic plants. At the request of the community, only OCCA canoes will be allowed on the lake, so sign…
The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer its Father's Day Fishing Clinic at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. Catch and release. Kids' Fishing Derby
Try out all 19 different challenges on the Outdoor Community Ropes Course at the Clark Sports Center. $20 for members, $40 for non-members. For more information, contact Heather Henderson by calling 607/547-2800 ext. 124. For ages 12 and older. Max weight 250 pounds
During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply. June 25-26, 2022 September 24, 2022 November 11, 2022 Ideas for Free Fishing Days Try fishing for the first time. Haven't fished in a while? Remember the joy of catching a fish…
Open to all ages! ~ NO FISHING LICENSE NEEDED ~ DEC, NYS Park and Fisheries staff will be on hand at Gilbert Lake State Park to teach basic fishing skills. In addition to fishing, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics and aquatic ecology. A limited supply of…
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details. Open to the public. Participating in this hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.
Volunteers are needed to help the Otsego Land Trust prepare 700 native trees species to give out at the Springfield 4th of July Parade. All ages are welcome to join us at Brookwood Point Conservation Area to wrap the trees! Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.
Join the Otsego Land Trust and walk in the Springfield Fourth of July Parade and hand out native trees. Contact info@otsegolandtrust.org or call 607-547-2366 for details. Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details. Open to the public. Participating in this hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.
Japanese knotweed control efforts at Mohican Farm continue! Join the Otsego County Conservation Association as it cuts down and dig up a patch of Japanese knotweed in an effort to eliminate this hard-to-control invasive, then enjoy light refreshments in the garden! Register at https://occainfo.org/calendar/chop-cheese-3/ Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer…
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for some good, not-at-all clean fun as it continues its efforts to remove the invasive European frog-bit from Clarke Pond in Springfield. This is strenuous, wet and dirty work, but rewarding and important! Pre-registration is required: https://occainfo.org/calendar/frog-bit-friday-2/ Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details. Open to the public. Participating in this hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.
Help with light maintenance activities at Arnold Lake State Forest or Basswood Pond State Forest. Tasks include trimming brush, tall grasses, and overhanging branches, clearing downed trees and debris, and improving walking surfaces. Activities will take place on a rotating basis in Arnold Lake State Forest in Hartwick/Milford and Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington.…
Children 5-11 years old can join the Huntington Memorial Library and the Otsego County Conservation Association to explore Oneonta Creek to collect creatures to examine to learn how their bodies can survive in a watery environment before creating their own field guide. Meet at lower Wilber Park. Footwear and clothing that can get wet are…
Join the Cooperstown Lions and Rotary Clubs in their effort to protect the Susquehanna River. Volunteers are needed for this year's event, the fifth annual Susquehanna River clean-up, scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2022. The area of focus is above and below the Susquehanna Ave. bridge. Please contact John Rowley at jd16rowley@aol.com or Mike Jerome at msjerome74@gmail.com…
Water chestnut and European frog-bit both threaten the ecosystem of Silver Lake. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association as it takes to the water to hand pull these aggressive aquatic plants to keep them from taking over–and spreading. Please register and reserve a space in an OCCA canoe (the community requests that only local and…
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a final water chestnut pull of the season! Bring water, sunscreen and a hat, and expect to get a little wet and maybe muddy. OCCA has a limited number of canoes available, or you may bring your own. Meet at the State Fishing Access Site on NY-28 in…
Help with light maintenance activities at Arnold Lake State Forest or Basswood Pond State Forest. Tasks include trimming brush, tall grasses, and overhanging branches, clearing downed trees and debris, and improving walking surfaces. Activities will take place on a rotating basis in Arnold Lake State Forest in Hartwick/Milford and Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington.…
Otsego Land Trust invites the public to observe art in the making at the Paint the Point! Plein-Air Painting event at Brookwood Point in Cooperstown on August 6th and August 7th. This is a community event and all are welcome. Enjoy the beauty of Brookwood Point and see how 20+ artists capture it. Coming to…
Help with light maintenance activities at Arnold Lake State Forest or Basswood Pond State Forest. Tasks include trimming brush, tall grasses, and overhanging branches, clearing downed trees and debris, and improving walking surfaces. Activities will take place on a rotating basis in Arnold Lake State Forest in Hartwick/Milford and Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington.…
A Senior Picnic hosted by Otsego County Council of Senior Citizens will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the west pavilion at Glimmerglass State Park. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts and will be followed at noon with lunch and games at 1 p.m. Corn hole will be played along…
Spend a couple of your Saturday morning hours learning about what's happening in and around Otsego Lake. Talks on invasive species, scientific updates and Otsego Lake history. Meeting is open to the public. Come at 8:30 for coffee and donuts! Presentations are scheduled from 9:00am until 11:00am Other scientific updates that will be on display at…
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike at Fortin Park. Free, open to all. See ADK website for contact information. Participating in this event counts toward the Summer Octet.
Water chestnut is not going away without a fight. Help the Otsego County Conservation Association as it works to remove this noxious invasive plant from the waters of Goodyear Lake. Bring your own watercraft or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Bring sunscreen, water and a hat, and expect to get a little wet…
Annual festival features a farmers' market, music, exhibits, and vendors. Free.
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a free guided hike along the Van Cleft Trail, starting from Wilbur Park in Oneonta. See the ADK website for information on how to reach the hike Leader and find out where to meet and other hike details. Free and open to all. Participating in…
