All welcome to take a free guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a…
OCCA Family Hike – Table Rock Trails Join OCCA Assistant Director Shelby MacLeish for a scenic summer hike at Hartwick College’s Table Rock Trails. We’ll follow a 1.2-mile loop, exploring unique rock formations and taking in sweeping views of Oneonta from above. This free, family-friendly hike is open to all ages and experience levels. Come…
Celebrate the completion of Phase I of Two Creeks Trail, the first half-mile of a three-mile loop along the Calhoun and Butternut Creeks. Truly a community effort, this project is undertaken by Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA), Morris Historical Society, Morris Rotary, Butternut Valley Garden Club and Morris Central School. The trail is another link in…
On July 19th the ADK hike is at John Boyd Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. We will hike the Indian Ladder Trail followed by a loop that will include Hang Glider’s Cliff and High Point. Parts of this hike are on the Long Path. The distance is about 7 miles…
All welcome to take a guided hike on the Sleeping Lion Trail with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and…
OCCA is joining Hartwick’s summer reading program on Friday, July 25 at 10. If you are in the village of Hartwick, stop by for this fun and free program at 10 am. Color My World: A Guided Nature Walk Join us for a vibrant exploration of the natural world as we discover the colors that…
The SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station will hold an open house at its Cooperstown campus, featuring short presetations at 5 pm, boat tours, lab tours, and hands-on stations where you can learn about current projects. Light refreshments Registration encouraged.
Discover the fascinating world of fungi with OCCA and certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner during our next educational mushroom walk on Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. As part of our monthly series, this two-hour guided walk offers a hands-on opportunity to explore local woodlands while learning how to identify wild mushrooms in the field.…
All welcome to take a guided hike on the Twin Fawns Trail with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and…
Ever wonder whether those yellow flowers on the river are good or bad? Wonder no more! Join OCCA and Sarah Coney, Aquatic Invasive Species Manager, from the Catskills Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for an informative and fun paddle where we’ll ‘Sus’ out the invaders in the Susquehanna River. We’ll focus on invasive plants and…
Susquehanna ADK Saturday Hike Series 2025 The chapter is offering seven longer all-day hikes on the third Saturday of each month, April through October. Below is a brief description of each hike and the leaders’ contact information, if you have questions. These hikes require participants to plan accordingly. Bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water…
Join OCCA and friends Rick O’Keefe and John Chanik for a welcoming, hands-on evening exploring permaculture—the practice of creating self-sustaining, ecologically balanced landscapes. Rooted in three core principles—care for people (including the queer community!), care for the earth, and sharing the abundance—permaculture offers a powerful framework for conservation and community connection. This special event invites…
Join James Simpson for a land navigation compass activity at Glimmerglass State Park. Jakes is a certified Adirondack guide and an Adirondack 46er. Meet at the beach parking lot. Any questions please call the park office 607/547-8662. Max is 40 people.
All welcome to take a guided hike at Emmons Pond Bog with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer…
Join OCCA’s Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish on August 22 for a guided hike at the scenic Betty and Wilber Davis State Park as we explore Andy’s Trail—a beautiful 2.7-mile loop that showcases the park’s varied and peaceful landscapes. This moderately easy trail winds through quiet woodlands, stretches across open fields with wide views, and passes…
The Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its Summer Harvest Festival and the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder on August 23. Sign up for the Gravel Grinder in advance, details to come!
This is an out and back, starting and finishing at the Richfield Springs Community Center. There are a couple of hills, but really moderate compared to the hills in the area. There will be restrooms available at the community center. Parking is available at this site as well. The address is 6 Ann Street. Located…
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an aquatic invasive species that interferes with fishing and boating, harms fish and wildlife habitat, and can hurt if you step on it! Join OCCA’s Invasive Species Response Team for an enjoyable—and productive—morning on the ‘stump lot’ at Goodyear Lake as they help control this nuisance plant. They’ll teach you…
All welcome to take a guided hike to Star Field with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes…
Join the Otsego Land Trust at Brookwood Point Conservation Area, for a blissful evening of yoga in the gardens. On Tuesday, August 26th from 6:30 to 7:30, yoga teacher Erin Marsala will host an all-level inclusive yoga session on the lawn of Brookwood Gardens at 6000 State Hwy. 80 in Cooperstown. Please register in advance…
Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) is partnering with the Lake and Valley Garden Club for a morning of hands-on conservation at Otsego Lake's Buffer Strip Pollinator Garden! This volunteer event will focus on removing invasive and nuisance plants from the pollinator garden to support a healthy ecosystem for our local pollinators to thrive. The work…
Join OCCA and certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner for a guided mushroom walk on Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. This two-hour educational outing is part of our ongoing monthly series and invites participants to explore the woods while learning to recognize a wide range of wild mushrooms. As we walk, we’ll examine different species,…
UPDATE: This event is canceled due to low water. Join OCCA and the Butternut Valley Alliance for an early autumn paddle on Butternut Creek, one of our most beautiful waterways. Along the approximately 3.5 mile paddle, we’ll learn about history, plants, wildlife and more. Meet at 100 Spring Street, Gilbertsville. At the end of the…
All welcome to take a guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a month…
All welcome to take a guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for info and check in, hike begins at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a month…
Otsego Land Trust is offering a yoga class with teacher Erin Marsala at Brookwood Point Conservation Area, which overlooks Otsego Lake. Register online, suggested donation is $20.
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!). 2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend) June 28-29 September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing…
This is as flat a course, in Richfield Springs; Only 82 ft. of total elevation!!! It is an out and back course. You start and finish at the Richfield Springs Fire Department. The route wraps around the fire house, heads west on Canadarago Street before utilizing Lake Street for one block. Turning onto Bronner with…
The Oneonta Middle School and YMCA's Splash of Color Run will be held in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. Music, food trucks and family fun too. Race day registration starts at 1 pm. Pre-register at https://www.oneontaymca.org/ by September 14 for a shirt
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will host an Open House event at the DOAS Sanctuary and Hawkwatch Directions may be found here. Freshly brewed bird-friendly coffee and other complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as a display of raffle items for our drawing at the annual Charter Dinner, which will…
