Otsego Outdoors

Sunset Stroll
2019-06-21 19:45 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Fetterley Forest, 302 Roses Hill Road, Richfield, NY, 13439
The Otsego Land Trust and the Canadarago Lake Improvement Association are partnering to host a Summer Solstice Sunset Stroll on the longest day of the year at Fetterley Forest.
Situated on the high point of Panther Mountain, Fetterley Forest is on the ridge that runs east of Canadarago Lake and Oaks Creek.
Attendees are invited to pack their own picnic snack to enjoy at the trail’s overlook of Canadarago Lake and Deowongo Island. It’s a view you won’t forget!
Please be mindful of weather conditions and dress appropriately for walking on trails and avoiding bug bites.

Learn 10...Trees (FREE)
2019-06-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Botanist Dan Spada will guide participants in a beginner’s course on how to identify 10 native tree species through the use of keys, guides and their senses during a combination of lab and field sessions. The route is over moderate terrain, but participants should be prepared with sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat, water and bug dope. A 10x hand lens is optional. Participants may bring guidebooks, although guides will be provided to borrow. anyone interested in how to know the trees is encouraged to participate; no prior botanical training is necessary.
The trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up here or call Jeff O’Handley at Otsego County Conservation Association at 607-282.4087
“Learn 10…” is a program of the NY Flora Association (NYFA) designed to help people of all ages and levels of knowledge begin learning the plants of New York. “Learn 10…” focuses on a group of only 10 plants to teach simple techniques for easily identifying any plant, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses. ferns and mosses. “Learn 10…” is a fun and interactive way to learn plants and develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

Group Gravel Ride with Woodland Cycles
2019-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company! All rides leave Woodland Cycles at 6 pm. Ride at your own pace. For people who are new to gravel riding or want to take it easy, learn new routes, and enjoy the scenery and the company. There will still be a good amount of climbing but climb at your own pace. This is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Rides are offered every Wednesday at 6 pm through August 28, and alternate between easy and expert level.

Water Chestnut Control - Silver Lake
2019-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Silver Lake, Silver Lake Road, New Berlin, NY, 13411, United States
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is spreading at this 40-acre lake on the western edge of Otsego County. Join OCCA and members of the Silver Lake community as we seek out and remove this pernicious invasive. Lunch will be provided by the lake’s owner to volunteers afterward. Note: outside watercraft are not permitted at Silver Lake.
Please use the registration form to sign up and reserve space in a canoe/kayak.

New Island Group Bike Ride
2019-06-28 17:45 - 19:00 | New York
Join Otsego Bicylces for a no-drop, off-road ride to New Island. Fun for all ages and abilities, Eye protection is recommended. Meet at the store (75 Water Street, Oneonta) at 5:45 pm.

Group Gravel Ride (Expert)
2019-07-03 18:00 - 19:30 | New York
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Faster pace gravel ride for people who have ridden gravel before. More elevation gain, but regroup at the top of climbs. More technical descending. This is still not a “hammer-fest,” but for experienced riders who want a faster paced ride. Expert gravel is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company!

Paddle and Pull - Goodyear Lake
2019-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | New York
Enjoy a pleasant day on Goodyear Lake and help combat invasive species at the same time! Water chestnut (Trapa natans), a highly invasive aquatic plant, once covered multiple acres of Goodyear Lake’s “Stump Lot”. A concerted effort by OCCA, the Goodyear Lake Association and scores of volunteers over the years has reduced the water chestnut population significantly, but pulling is still needed to keep it in check.
Bring your own canoe/kayak, or reserve space in one of ours (free, but pre-registration is required).
Meet at the New York State Fishing Access Site in Portlandville, State Route 28, Portlandville. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat.
This event is part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week.

Group Hike with ADK
2019-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | New York
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a 2 1/2 mile hike on Pam Lea’s “back 80.” Walk through hay fields, adjacent swamp, woodland and seasonal roads with views of the Fly Creek valley and Canadarago Lake. Car poolers should meet at the Price Chopper in Oneonta at 9:15 for the hike at 10:00. Take State Rt. 28 north through Cooperstowm and Fly Creek to Schuyler Lake. Turn left at the post office, go 1/4 mile then right onto Co. Hwy. 23. Go one more mile – brown house on the right and horse barn on the left. The address for GPS is: 1441 Co. Hwy. 23, Richfield Springs, N.Y. 13439.
Any questions call Pam Lea, 315-274-2664. Jerry’s Place is good for lunch on the way home. The Susquehanna Chapter leads free outings on Tuesdays see website for schedule

Group Gravel Ride with Woodland Cycles (Easy)
2019-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | New York
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company! All rides leave Woodland Cycles at 6:00 pm. Ride at your own pace. For people who are new to gravel riding or want to take it easy, learn new routes, and enjoy the scenery and the company. There will still be a good amount of climbing but climb at your own pace. This is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Rides are offered every Wednesday through August 28, and alternate between easy and expert level.

Chop and Cheese
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Japanese knotweed is one of the most difficult to control invasive species in Otsego County. Join us at Mohican Farm for an evening of chopping (and maybe digging) down a stand of Japanese knotweed; then enjoy light refreshments in the garden overlooking Otsego Lake.
Participants should dress to get dirty and should bring work gloves, pruners and their preferred beverage!
Sign up here or cal 607.282.4087 or email Jeff O’Handley at programdirector@occainfo.org

Learn to Row Day
2019-07-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Learn-to-Row Day is a great way to try rowing and experience the fun!

Learn the parts of a rowing shell
Try the land rowing machines and learn basic rowing techniques
Row on Otsego Lake guided by experienced rowers and coaches
Get information about our Learn-to-Row mentoring program for adults and other rowing programs

We recommend you wear comfortable clothing that can get wet (including something on your feet).
Free.
Where do I park? The Otsego Land Trust/Brookwood Gardens have made a special request that people park only in the grass area along the road and only to drive beyond the teahouse to unload vehicle.

Brookwood Point Summer Tours
2019-07-16 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Otsego Land Trust is hosting a series of tours at Brookwood Point.
The Garden Tours will be led by OLT volunteer Patricia Thorpe, who knows horticulture like the back of her hand. She will discuss how the garden has evolved over time and identify a myriad of flowering plants that call Brookwood home. The dates of the garden tours are Tuesday, July 16th; Wednesday, August 14th; and Tuesday, September 17th. The July and August tours begin at 5:30 pm and last about 45 minutes. The September your will begin at 4:30 and also last about 45 minutes.
To RSVP for these events, email Becky or call 607.547.2366 x108

Group Gravel Ride (expert)
2019-07-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Faster pace gravel ride for people who have ridden gravel before. More elevation gain, but regroup at the top of climbs. More technical descending. This is still not a “hammer-fest,” but for experienced riders who want a faster paced ride. Expert gravel is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company! Group rides are offered weekly on Wednesdays through August 28, and alternate between easy and expert rides.

Otsquago Creek: Geology in Action--POSTPONED!
2019-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Robert Woodruff Learning Center, NY-80, Jordanville, NY, 13361, United States
Due to instructor illness, this program is postponed until Sunday, August 11, time to be determined. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Learn to Swim at Glimmerglass
2019-07-22 11:15 - 12:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Glimmerglass State Park will be hosting a week long learn-to-swim program. There will be a morning session from 11:15 am to 12 pm and an evening session from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm. Please call the park office to sign up or for more information at (607)547-8662. The lessons are free and open to all.

ADK hike at Fetterley Forest with botanist
2019-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Fetterley Forest, 302 Roses Hill Road, Richfield, NY, 13439
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club hike on Tuesday, July 23rd will be at Fetterley Forest, an Otsego Land Trust property, located on the east side of Canadarago Lake south of Richfield Springs. We will be joined by Connie Tedesco, a botanist, who will be identifying, hopefully, 10 species of ferns as well as wildflowers in bloom.
The walk in the Forest is just over 1 mile and slightly hilly. Starting from the corner of Walnut Grove Hill Rd. and Rose’s Hill Rd. (uphill) will make it about a 2 mi. walk. If carpooling from Oneonta, meet at the Oneonta Price Chopper at 8:45 am to sign in, leaving at 9:00. The hike will start at 10:00. Bring bug spray, water, hat and poles, if desired.
Directions: The Forest location is 302 Rose’s Hill Rd., Richfield Springs, NY. From Oneonta – Rt. 28 N toward Cooperstown. Just past the Ford dealership near Cooperstown, take a left onto Co. Hwy. 26 to Fly Creek, turning left at the light puts you back onto Rt. 28. Continue to Schuyler Lake, turn right at the light onto Co. Hwy. 22, proceed 3.8 mi., turn right on Walnut Grove Hill Rd. (dirt road) and go .9 mi. to corner of Rose’s Hill Rd. where we will park. Parking is also available at the Fetterley Forest site if you don’t want to walk the road. Questions – call Ruth Schaeffer at 988-7036 or e-mail rwschaeffer88@yahoo.com

Group Gravel Ride with Woodland Cycles (Easy)
2019-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States

Brookwood Point Summer Tours
2019-07-25 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
History Tour – tours last a half hour to 45 minutes.
Complete schedule of tours

ADK Group Hike by Goodyear Lake
2019-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | New York
All welcome! The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads weekly hikes. The hike on Tues., July 30th will be at Goodyear Lake, led by Linda Pearce. Two options: A 3-mile hike with some moderate inclines, or a shorter, easier walk led by Bev Hensle on the lake roads. Bring your lunch and we will eat in our backyard when we return. Ice cream and cold drinks will be provided. Protect yourself from ticks. Meet at the Pearce house at 10:00 am, or carpool from the Oneonta Price Chopper, leaving at 9:40 am. If the usual meeting area is still unavailable due to paving, go to the far Price Chopper end of the lot and toward Rt. 7.
Directions:

From Oneonta: Rt. 7 east to Cooperstown Jct., sharp left turn at Austin’s Auction Barn onto Ct. Hwy. 35, proceed 1.2 mi. to Sunnikrest Rd. on left.
From Cooperstown: Rt. 28 south to Portlandville, turn left onto Ct. Hwy. 35A and bear right past Wightman’s Lumber and continue approx. 2 mi. to Sunnikrest Rd. on right. On Sunnikrest, cross RR tracks and we’re the first house on the left.

Any questions – call Linda at (607) 432-8969.

Group Gravel Ride (Expert)
2019-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 | New York

Paddle and Pull--Goodyear Lake
2019-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | New York
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) persists in the Stump Lot portion of Goodyear Lake. Meet OCCA staff at the Fishing Access Site in Portlandville, take to the water, and help keep this highly-invasive aquatic plant under control. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and dress to get wet and maybe dirty. You may bring your own canoe or kayak, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Spend an enjoyable couple of hours on the water, and help the environment, too!
The Portlandville Fishing Access Site is located on State Route 28 in Portlandville, approximately 800 feet south of County Route 35A, GPS coordinates 42.528468, -74.971153.

Group Gravel Ride (Easy)
2019-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States

Otsquago Creek: Geology in Action!
2019-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Robert Woodruff Learning Center, NY-80, Jordanville, NY, 13361, United States
Witness the results of thousands of years of geologic processes in action on this walk at the Robert Woodruff Learning Center at Owen D. young Central School in Van Hornesville.
Rain falls and seeps into rocks, dissolving them. The water finds its way to the surface and forms the Otsquaga Creek. As it flows, it shapes the land, leaving tufa deposits and carving waterfalls, terraces and caves. The result is s spectacular landscape that is still changing today.
This walk is led by Dr. Les Hasbargen, who teaches geology and geomorphology at SUNY Oneonta. Van Hornesville is one of his favorite places to bring students on field trips.
The Robert Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center is located in the village of Van Hornesville on New York State Route 80. Access to the facility is via the driveway at the north side of the Owen D. Young Central School. Turn into the driveway, head down the hill and bear to the left; it is a short distance to the parking area and entrance by the bridge.
For more information, email Jeff O’Handley or call 607.282.4087.

Brookwood Garden Tour
2019-08-14 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Otsego Land Trust is hosting a series of tours at Brookwood Point.
The Garden Tours will be led by OLT volunteer Patricia Thorpe, who knows horticulture like the back of her hand. She will discuss how the garden has evolved over time and identify a myriad of flowering plants that call Brookwood home. The dates of the garden tours are Tuesday, July 16th; Wednesday, August 14th; and Tuesday, September 17th.
The August tour begins at 5:30 pm and will last about 45 minutes. The September tour will start at 4:30 pm and also last about 45 minutes.
To RSVP for these events, email Becky or call 607.547.2366 x108

Chop and Cheese
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Help control Japanese knotweed, then enjoy light refreshments in a beautiful setting overlooking Otsego Lake.
We’ll supply the Japanese knotweed and the cheese and crakcers; you can brings tools (loppers,, hand pruners) and your preferred beverage.
Dress to get dirty!

Paddle and Pull, Silver Lake
2019-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Silver Lake, Silver Lake Road, New Berlin, NY, 13411, United States
Join us at Silver Lake in New Berlin on August 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We need your help continuing to remove water chestnut (Trapa natans) and European frog-bit (Hydrocharus morsus-ranae), two highly invasive aqautic plants, from the lake. Please help us get them before they spread further!
Bring water, sunscreen and dress to get wet and dirty. Due to local restrictions, only canoes owned by members of the Silver Lake community or OCCA are allowed on the Lake; please register for this event. Enjoy some time on the water and help the environment at the same time.

Brookwood Point Summer Tours
2019-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
History Tour – led by OLT volunteer Ed Rowley. Tours last about a half hour to 45 minutes.
Click here for complete details.

Gravel Group Ride (expert)
2019-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
