Events

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…

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…

A bike ride to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. We ride to raise money for patient support, research, and to find a cure. OUR GOAL: $50,000. Participants can choose between 3 great ride options: a comfortable 20 mile loop on awesome county roads or a 50 mile route to Sylvan Beach and back.…

We are very excited to announce a new collaboration between Super Heroes Humane Society and The Clark Sports Center Events team! The inaugural Trailwagger will be October 11, 2025, and held on the amazing trails of Gilbert Lake State Park. No cars to worry about and racers will be treated to beautiful fall colors. A portion of…

Celebrate 200 Years of America’s Oldest Covered Bridge! Join Glimmerglass State Park on 10/11 as the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge turns 200! Enjoy a full day of live music, a classic car show, kids' activities, historical talks, and more—all FREE! Plus: commemorative souvenirs, tasty food vendors, and camping options available. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration…

Calvin and Hobbes are famous for exploring the natural world around them and now it’s your turn! Join Fenimore Art Museum and the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) for a special family program celebrating both the outdoors and the museum’s fall exhibition, Exploring Calvin and Hobbes. After a guided tour of the exhibition, OCCA will lead…

alvin and Hobbes are famous for exploring the natural world around them and now it’s your turn! Join Fenimore Art Museum and the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) for a special family program celebrating both the outdoors and the museum’s fall exhibition, Exploring Calvin and Hobbes. After a guided tour of the exhibition, OCCA will lead…

Have you ever wondered…:” what star is that” or “which is the north star” maybe you have never identified the Little Dipper. If so please join OCCA for a fun night of Naked Eye Astronomy. Friday October 17, 2025, at OCCA Headquarters located at 7207 State Route 80, Cooperstown. All are welcome. Please plan to…

All welcome to take a guided hike with members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adrirondack Mountain Club (ADK). Meet at 9:45 am for information 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…

Join Otsego Land Trust to help put Brookwood Gardens to sleep for the season! Please RSVP on the Otsego Land Trust website. OLT’s mission is to conserve the natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands and waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity and inspire the human spirit.  For more information about Otsego…

When you walk, run or roll the Arc Otsego's Hot Cocoa 5K or 1K, you are helping make life sweeter for people with developmental disabilities! Proceeds benefit The Arc Otsego's Helping Hands Fund which assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to seize life's opportunities and overcome life's challenges. You can sign up anytime…

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…

Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a guided tree walk through the Village of Cooperstown during this year’s Glimmerglass Film Days and in partnership with the DEC Community and Urban and Forestry Grant. Led by OCCA's Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish, this walk invites participants to explore how trees embody Revolutions, not just as symbols…