Join OCCA and CRISP to learn how to ID common aquatic and riparian invasive plants and how they threaten the Susquehanna Watershed while enjoying an easy paddle down the river. We’ll start at the Crumhorn Fishing Access Site in Maryland, NY, and end at the Portlandville Fishing Access site. This is a calm stretch of…
Join OCCA and SUNY Oneonta Professor of Geology, Les Hasbargen to explore the rocks, caves, waterfalls and fossilized plants along Otsquago Creek by the Owen D. Young Nature Trail and examine the interesting interactions between the rocks and waters of the gorge. The Robert Woodruff Learning Center is located on the north side of the…
Exciting news for nature enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! OCCA’s popular mushroom walks are making a comeback, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Join us for an enlightening expedition led by local forager, Shane Gardner, as we explore the lush forests just outside of Cooperstown. During this immersive two-hour session,…
Vroman’s Nose is a short drive from Oneonta and a quick, relatively steep hike with an amazing view as a payoff. We will hike up and have iced tea on the slab, then take it easy on the way down. If you need a ride we will help coordinate!  Location: Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail, 264…
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a Tuesday morning hike at Star Field in Cooperstown. Hikes are free and open to the public. For more information, please go to https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Meet at 9:45 for announcements and sign-in. Hike starts at 10 and ends around noon. Hike leader Sarah Patterson 607-267-7427.
Join OCCA’s Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish for a magical autumn hike at the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Sanctuary. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of fall, spot wildlife preparing for winter, and learn about the fascinating changes happening in our local ecosystems.  2-hour family-friendly hike Explore forests, meadows, and wetlands Learn about bird migration and animal hibernation.…
Learn about the joys of birdwatching with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. This free program will be held at the Huntington Memorial Library in Oneonta. Please register in advance: https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
Part of the OCCA Be Informed Lecture series, this program at the A.J. Reed Science Discovery Center will cover Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, one of New York State's premiere fall raptor migration sties. Andy Mason will discuss the data gathered at the site as part of a largely citizen science effort to monitor hawk and eagle…
Join the Otsego Land Trust for informational and fun workshops and walks at privately owned conservation easement properties protected through Otsego Land Trust in Cherry Valley. Free and open to the public, but please sign up in advance by September 6 as space is limited. 3:00 - 4:00 PM Water Conservation Spotlight Walk: Join Daniel…
Join OCCA and the Butternut Valley Alliance for this easy-going paddle down the beautiful Butternut Creek. September is a lovely time to paddle, with some early fall colors, late summer wildflowers, migrating birds and more. We’ll put in at 100 Spring Street in Gilbertsville and paddle down to Copes Corners Park, a distance of about…