• Queer Outdoors: Mud Lake Hike

    Robert V. Riddell State Park NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York

    Join OCCA for a hike to Mud Lake in Robert V. Riddell State Park! The Mud Lake trail is a 5+ mile out and back trail in the southern portion…

  • Table Rock Hike with ADK

    Table Rock Trails at Hartwick College Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. All ADK Chapter hikes are open to the public. They encourage anyone interested in joining…

  • OCCA Kids Walk in Cooperstown

    Village Hall, Cooperstown 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Nature lovers, join OCCA for an exciting urban expedition in Cooperstown after the Glimmerglass Film Days kids' movie Flow! We'll uncover hidden wonders in unexpected places around town. This family-friendly…

  • Bird Walk with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society

    Fenimore Art Museum 5798 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society trip leader Becky Gretton for a bird walk by Otsego Lake in Cooperstown. Please meet promptly at 8:30am outside the entrance to the Fenimore Art Museum.…

  • Guided Forest Walk

    Join the Otsego Land Trust for a walk on privately owned land that has been protected forever through conservation with Otsego Land Trust, and learn about Black Land Ownership with…

  • Free Fishing Day in NY

    New York

    Free fishing days offer New York State residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16…

  • OCCA Be Informed Series: Otsego Lake Fish

    Clark Sports Center 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Fisheries biologist Dr. Chip Cotton (SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Oneonta's Biological Field Station) will discuss ongoing efforts to catalog and update the biological inventory of fish species that inhabit the lake. …

  • Volunteer to Put Up Birdhouses

    Parslow Road Conservation Area 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, United States

    The Otsego Land Trust received a grant to get 50 birdhouses fabricated for Parslow Road Preserve, an awesome bird habitat! We have owl boxes, wood duck boxes, bluebird boxes, and others…

  • Volunteer to put up birdhouses

    Parslow Road Conservation Area 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, United States

    The Otsego Land Trust received a grant to get 50 birdhouses fabricated for Parslow Road Preserve, an awesome bird habitat! We have owl boxes, wood duck boxes, bluebird boxes, and others…

  • Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for Hospice

    Oneonta Boys and Girls Club 70 River Street, Oneonta, New York

    Choose to do a 5K run or a 2.5K walk. The Turkey Trot begins promptly at 9 am on Thanksgiving on House Street in front of Riverside School in Oneonta.…

  • Day After Thanksgiving Hike

    Table Rock Trails at Hartwick College Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY

    Let’s get outside on the Friday after Thanksgiving instead of shopping or vegging in front of screens! Join OCCA Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish for a hike at the Table Rock…

  • Hike with ADK at Gilbert Lake State Park

    Gilbert Lake State Park 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, United States

    Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to all. Meet at 9:45 am, hike begins at 10 am

  • Homeschool Nature Walk at Glimmerglass State Park

    Glimmerglass State Park 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a Homeschool Nature Walk. Winter is an excellent time to explore our local parks. Let's bundle up and see what wonders we find.…

  • Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run/Walk

    Pioneer Park, Cooperstown Main Street and Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    The Clark Sports Center is excited to welcome back our Rockin' Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Race! While this is a fun event for those participating, we are also raising funds…

  • First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park

    Gilbert Lake State Park 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, United States

    Self-guided hike/ski/snowshoe around the Gilbert Lake trail or outer trails. Dress for the weather and wear smart footwear for outdoor activities, there may be snow, ice, slush and/or mud. If…

  • First Day Hike at the Rogers Center

    Rogers Environmental Education Center 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York

    Welcome the new year with a hike along the trails at Rogers Center. Meet at our main parking lot and choose your hiking adventure: Easy - Channels Marsh Trail; Moderate…

  • First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

    Glimmerglass State Park 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Start off 2025 with a hike!   After checking in at the park office at 10:00am for swag/giveaways, hikers will head towards the beach. From there, they can hike the…

  • Herps of Otsego County talk

    Clark Sports Center 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Have you ever seen a parade of frogs and salamanders crossing the road in early spring? Do you wonder where they're going or why? If so, please come to a…

  • Homeschool Nature Day at Wilber Park

    Wilber Park Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York

     Join OCCA for a relaxing winter stroll through Wilber Park! The snow and mud create an ideal backdrop for spotting animal tracks, and we will explore the trails in winter.…

  • Birdability Presentation

    Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, for a presentation on Birdability’s initiatives to enhance access and inclusivity for birders with disabilities and…

  • Annual Waterfowl Count

    The NY State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) covers Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River above Unadilla, the…

  • Get the Kids Out: Fortin Park

    Fortin Park 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, United States

    Join OCCA for a holiday break at Fortin Park! If there's snow, we'll have the opportunity to sled or build snow sculptures. If not, we'll explore the park and learn…

  • Hike with ADK: Gilbert Lake State Park

    Gilbert Lake State Park 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, United States

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. Hikes begin…

  • Naked Eye Astronomy

    Mohican Farm 7193 State Highway 80, Springfield, NY, United States

    Join OCCA for a night of star gazing! The skies of winter provide us with spectacular stars and constellations to view. At no other time of the year are there…

  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Survey Training

    Clark Sports Center 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a pest insect that is attacking and killing eastern hemlock trees throughout the east coast. In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of…

  • Hike with ADK: Catella and Neahwa Parks

    Neahwa Park Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, NY, United States

    Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. Hikes begin…

  • Smullens 5K/10K Race

    Cooper Park/National Baseball Hall of Fame 25 Main Street, Cooperstown,, NY, United States

    Come out and race the oldest, continuously held race in Otsego County! The 52nd annual race will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The race starts at 11:00am. Day…

  • Walk the Planets at Compton Bridge

    Compton Bridge Conservation Area 184 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Journey with OCCA from the sun to Pluto and back in a little over an hour! Bill Ralston guides us on a thousand-yard walk  which models our solar system at a…

  • Geocaching Adventure in Cooperstown

    Pioneer Park, Cooperstown 80 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    As part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnvial, the Clark Sports Center is offering a Geocache Adventure starting in Pioneer Park (on the corner of Main Street and Pioneer Street in…

  • Winter Walk in Cooperstown

    Village Hall, Cooperstown 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    Part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival, all welcome! Winter Walk from OCCA: On this short stroll around the village, we will discover that nature is beautiful and interesting in winter…