Otsego Outdoors

Homeschool Nature Group (OCCA)
2023-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Join OCCA Education Specialist, Shelby MacLeish for this freewheeling exploration of Gilbert Lake State Park. We will let the weather and trail conditions guide us on how far around the lake we go but as we wander, we will learn about the trees, identify birds and play nature games. To register for this free program, go to the OCCA website. For more information, contact (607) 547-4488 or email eduction@occainfo.org.

Hike with ADK at Fortin Park
2023-03-07 09:45 - 11:30 | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for a guided hike around Fortin Park. Free and open to all. For more information, go to susqadk.org

Full Moon Celebration
2023-03-05 13:00 - 20:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Gilbert Lake State Park offers a day and evening full of hiking, s’mores making, coloring, fishing and hot cocoa. The park is collecting non-perishable food and self-care items for area food pantries.

Get the Kids Out! Drop off Nature Day
2023-02-22 08:30 - 15:00 | Oneonta World of Learning (OWL), 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Looking for something fun for your kids during the mid-winter recess? Join OCCA and the Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) for this fun day of winter exploration. Education Specialists Shelby MacLeish and Liz Brown will take kids grades K-5 for an exploration of Fortin Park and will also lead crafts and nature games. Everyone should dress for the weather and pack their lunch.
PLEASE NOTE this special drop-off program requires a $25/child fee. To register for the program, visit OWL’s EventBrite page. Register before Feb. 15 for a $5 discount! For more information, contact Shelby MacLeish at education@occainfo.org.

Ice Fishing Clinic (canceled)
2023-02-22 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
UPDATE: Due to lack of ice, this clinic has been canceled. They will hold another one the Wednesday after President’s Day in 2024.
Free ice fishing clinic with instructors from the DEC and NYS Parks! All gear and bait supplied.
3 sessions 9:30-11:00, 11:30-1:00, and 1:30-3:00. Call the park office to register at 607-547-8662.
No rain date- event may be moved to Canadarago Marine Park if conditions are unfavorable at Glimmerglass State Park.

Hike with ADK at Wilber Park
2023-02-21 09:45 - 11:30 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). All welcome. Free to participate. Meet at 9:45 am for information and announcements. Guided hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org for more information.

Naked Eye Astronomy
2023-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The mid-February sky sparkles with arguably the best star field of the year. We will explore many first-magnitude and brighter stars and the constellations with which they are associated. Additionally, the planet Mars will plainly be visible, as will Jupiter and maybe Venus if the horizon permits. We also hope to view the most distant object visible to the naked eye…located 2.5 million light-years away, M31, The Andromeda Galaxy.
Please, bring comfortable folding chairs and dress warmly! We will meet before the presentation in the workshop on site and then return indoors afterward for hot chocolate. Free!

Frozen Toes 5 Miler Trail Run
2023-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The Frozen Toes 5 Miler Trail Run is a challenging off-road 5 mile course that travels the perimeter of the Clark Sports Center property and the wooded trails. 2.5 mile option available. Race held in all weather conditions.
LOCATION
The race takes place on the The Clark Sports Center grounds at 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326.
REGISTRATION
Register online at: https://frozentoes5miler.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=13097
Pre-registration will be held in the Main Lobby, beginning at 10:00am on race day.
COST
$25/person
For more information, please contact Event Director, Doug McCoy, at (607) 547-2800, ext. 111, or visit: https://www.clarksportscenter.com/…/2023-frozen-toes-5…/

Free Fishing Day (New York State)
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-19 | 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 can always fish for free!).
2023 Free Fishing Days Schedule

February 18-19 (President’s Day Weekend)
June 24-25
September 23 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)
November 11 (Veterans Day)

These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply.

Hike with ADK at the Greenway Trail
2023-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike along the Greenway in Oneonta. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park
2023-02-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Fun for all ages! Weather permitting, the tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open from 11 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays in January and February. Admission is $5 per person and tubes are provided.
The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for purchase.
There needs to be a good base of snow for the tubing hill to be open. Check the Park’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/ or call the park office 607/547-8662 before heading out to make sure the tubing hill will be open.
Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park can be counted as one of the eight Winter activities needed to achieve the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet.

Homeschool Nature Group
2023-02-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Parslow Road Conservation Area, 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, 13337, United States
Winter is terrific; exploring outside doesn’t have to stop because the weather has turned cold. Join OCCA Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish at Otsego Land Trust’s Parslow Road Conservation Area, where we will tramp over boardwalks and wander along Oaks Creek to learn and find some of the joy in winter.
The program is free and open to everyone. For more information or to sign up for the program, contact Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish at education@occainfo.org. Parslow Road Conservation Area is located at 127 Parslow Road, Hartwick, NY. We will meet at the parking lot near the information kiosk.

Snow Moon Celebration
2023-02-05 13:00 - 20:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Come to Gilbert Lake State Park for a full moon celebration!
This event will go from 1pm-8pm so you can enjoy the day and hike around the lake after-hours by the light of the February full moon.
We will have hotdogs for roasting and chili (for chili dogs ), hot tea/coffee/cocoa, cookies and s’mores of course!
We’ll have the fires going in the Briggs all day so come on down!
Bring non-perishable items to donate to the Martin Luther King Jr. food drive and enter to win a Gilbert Lake goodie basket. All non-perishable items welcome, especially self-care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products etc. Gilbert Lake State Park collected 251 items at the First Day Hike event, and would love to collect even more this time around. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Bob Smullens 5k/10k Race
2023-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
Come out and race one of the oldest, continuously held races in Otsego County! The Smullens Race is marking its 50th year.
$20/person. Register online or at the Clark Sports Center.
Day of race check-in and registration will take place from 10:00am in Cooper Park in Cooperstown. Part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival

Hike with ADK at Robert V. Riddell State Park
2023-01-31 09:45 - 11:30 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike at Robert V. Riddell State Park. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

ADK Hike to New Island in Oneonta
2023-01-24 09:45 - 11:30 | New Island, Oneonta, New York
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike around New Island in Oneonta. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

Naked Eye Astronomy
2023-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join OCCA Treasurer, Jim Hill for a night of Naked Eye Astronomy on Saturday, January 21, from 7:00-8:30 pm at Mohican Farm in Springfield. Hill will lead participants in an introduction to the night sky, where Mars and Jupiter will be visible along with Orion in the east and some of the gorgeous 1st magnitude winter sky stars, along with many more surprises.
The group will meet at the Mohican Farm workshop at 7:00 pm for a brief introduction before going outside. Participants are encouraged to bring a camp chair to sit on and to dress warmly. Program is free, please pre-register using this form. For questions, contact Education Specialist, Shelby MacLeish at education@occainfo.org.

Winter Living Celebration
2023-01-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York, 13460
Come to the Rogers Center to celebrate winter.
This year’s lineup brings back many favorites, like the horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides, winter weather safety demonstrations by the DEC, the opportunity to try snowshoeing, firepits for roasting marshmallows, traditional woodcutting, the chance to be a human birdfeeder, and the artwork of a live ice sculptor.
Additionally, indoors there are a variety of activities and booths for visitors to stop at, including demonstrations by the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, information about local hiking opportunity with the Bullthistle Hiking Club, and birding tips from the Chenango County Bird Club (who are also providing sweet treats this year). At the kids’ crafts tabled, children will have the opportunity to make a traditional toy – all they need is a stick.

Homeschool Nature Group at Gilbert Lake State Park
2023-01-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
It is hard to say what we will find when we set out around Gilbert Lake, but few things are as exhilarating as a winter walk. We will let the weather and trail conditions guide us on how far around the lake we go, but as we wander, we will learn about the trees, identify birds and play nature games. The program is free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish at education@occainfo.org. Gilbert Lake State Park is located at 18 CCC Rd. Laurens Rd. We will meet at the Briggs Pavilion, and families should park in the first parking lot on the left after entering the park.
To register, please complete this form

Hike with ADK at Wilber Park
2023-01-17 09:45 - 11:30 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike around Wilber Park in Oneonta. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

Get the Kids Out! Winter Fun with OCCA and OWL
2023-01-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Oneonta World of Learning (OWL), 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta, New York, 13820
OCCA Education Specialists Shelby MacLeish and Liz Brown will lead an afternoon of sledding at the Oneonta World of Learning in Fortin Park. If there is no snow? No problem! There’s still plenty of fun to be had exploring the wintry landscape. Families should bring their own sleds. Please note, this is a family program, not a “drop off and pick up your kids later” day.
The program is free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish at education@occainfo.org. Oneonta World of Learning is located at 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta.

Please sign up at https://occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-2/
Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet Challenge.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Volunteer Training
2023-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Morris Firehouse, 117 Main Street, Morris, New York
The eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a tree of great beauty and great ecological significance. Sadly, it is also threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae), an invasive insect that has ravaged hemlocks from Georgia to Maine. This program includes an informational session covering the importance of hemlock trees and the life history and impacts of the hemlock woolly adelgid, then shifts outdoors for field training in how to survey for hemlock woolly adelgid. We are seeking volunteers who will participate in surveys throughout the winter.

This program will take place indoors and outdoors. We will meet at the Morris Firehouse, 117 Main Street, Morris, please use back entrance. Please be prepared to spend more than an hour outside. Co-sponsored by the Otsego County Conservation Association, The Clark Foundation/Mohican Farm and the Butternut Valley Alliance.
Please sign up in advance by contacting the Butternut Valley Alliance or by completing this form.

Hike with ADK at Fortin Park
2023-01-03 09:45 - 11:30 | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike around Fortin Park. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park
2023-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Start off 2023 with a hike!
One mile self-guided hike through the woods and along the shoreline of Otsego Lake. The trail is a loop and returns to the parking lot. The hike starts at 10:00 AM and the first 100 people will receive a First Day Hike giveaway. The hike closes at Dusk. Bathrooms are very limited so please plan accordingly. A Porta Jon is located at Beaver Pond and a Public Restroom is available at the Park Office if staffing allows. Trail surface might be snow and ice packed. Wear appropriate footwear/snowshoes for the conditions. Hiking/ski poles might be beneficial for balance. For more information please call (607) 547 8662.

First Day Hike at Rogers Environmental Center
2023-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York, 13460
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Meet Up Location and Time: 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, NY 13460 at 10 a.m.

Celebrate the new year with a hike at Rogers Center! Meet us at 10:00 at the Visitor Center. For those who like an easy stroll, we’ll have a group walking the Channels Marsh Trail. For those who prefer a bit more of a workout, a second group will head out for the Farm Tower and take in the spectacular views of the valley.
For more information or to let us know you are coming, contact Ellen at ellen@friendsofrogers.org or 607-674-4733

First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park
2023-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Start off 2023 with a hike!
Enjoy a guided hike around the beautiful lake, and afterwards warm up by the fires in the Briggs pavilion. Park in Briggs parking lot. For more information please call (607) 432-2114.

YMCA Frostbite 5K
2022-12-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave, Onetona, NY, 13820
Walk, run or stroll 5K

Starting promptly at 12:00 near the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center on Market St. with the finish in front of the YMCA
Race day bib/shirt pick-up at the Y 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Register by December 10th to get your Frostbite long sleeve shirt.

ADK Hike at Neahwa Park
2022-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Neahwa Park, Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Hike Leaders Tom & Roberta Austin 607-435-8107 Please arrive by 9:45 for sign-in and announcements.

Oneonta Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
2022-12-17 | NY
This is 54th year the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) has participated in the national Christmas Bird Count. Everyone, novice or experienced, is welcome to join DOAS on this fun day. Small groups in one or two cars count all the birds they find in their assigned area, within our designated 15-mile radius circle centered around Milford, for whatever hours they choose.
Each group has a leader who will have received appropriate materials beforehand. Alternatively, instead of joining a group, you can count birds at your own feeder off and on throughout the day if you are within our circle. If you are a new counter for either the group counts or the feeder counts, please contact Sandy Bright at brights@hartwick.edu or 607-287-4465. People who have participated before will be contacted.
More info: https://doas.us/
