Join OCCA for a guided winter nature walk at Gilbert Lake State Park designed especially for homeschool students and their families. We’ll explore the shoreline trail around Gilbert Lake, taking time to slow down and observe the natural world in winter—looking for animal tracks, examining winter plants and trees, and noticing how life adapts to…
Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and BVA trail leads Ed Lentz and Peter Martin for a winter outing and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid survey to help protect area forests. February 14 at General Jacob Morris State Forest February 15 at Texas Schoolhouse State Forest Contact BVA for details
Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). 2026 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 14-15 (President's Day Weekend) June 27-28 September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out…
Come out for the Rogers Center's annual Winter Living Celebration—jam-packed with fun, family-friendly activities! Enjoy snowshoeing, sleigh rides, cross-cut saw demonstrations, live music performances, campfire pits, crafts, and so much more. Connect with a variety of community partners who will be on-site to share activities, resources, and winter wisdom. Festivities run from 11 AM to…
Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and BVA trail leads Ed Lentz and Peter Martin for a winter outing and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid survey to help protect area forests. February 14 at General Jacob Morris State Forest February 15 at Texas Schoolhouse State Forest Contact BVA for details
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a short, facilitated listening session to share your thoughts on our local trails. We want to hear what you love about the trails you use, and what you’d like to see improved or added in the future. Community input will help guide future conversations around trail access, maintenance,…
Join OCCA’s Program Director Jeff O’Handley for a guided snowshoe walk through the peaceful winter landscape at Basswood Pond. This beginner-friendly outing will explore the trails from the Jacobs Road parking area toward Basswood Road and back, offering a chance to experience the quiet beauty of the forest in winter and look for signs of…
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for details. Meet at 9:45 am to brief talk/sign in, hikes usually last until 11:30 or noon.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will offer a free fishing clinic on February 28, this was initially scheduled for Feb. 18, but was moved due to rain. Location will be determined depending on ice conditions. Free, but advance registration is required by calling Glimmerglass State Park, 607/547-8662. Sign up for 9:30-11 am,…
Survey, celebrate and protect our region’s hemlock forests at HemlockPalooza! Winter is the best time for searching for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an insect pest that attacks this important—and beautiful—tree. We’ll conduct a short survey of the hemlock stand around Gilbert Lake, followed by a cozy fireside celebration with warm drinks and light snacks. HemlockPalooza…