• Hike with ADK at Emmons Pond Bog

    Emmons Pond Bog Preserve 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta, NY, United States

    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…

  • August Nature Hike at Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York

    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…

  • Falling Footsteps 5K & 1 Mile Walk

    Richfield Springs Community Center 6 Ann St, Richfield Springs, NY, United States

    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…

  • Aquatic Invasive Species Control (Goodyear Lake)

    Portlandville Fishing Access Site Route 28, Portlandville, NY, United States

    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…

  • Star Field Hike with ADK

    Star Field Chicken Farm Hill Road, Cooperstown, New York

    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…

  • Yoga in the Gardens (Brookwood Point)

    Brookwood Point 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY

    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…

  • Bee A Hero: Weeding at Otsego Lake’s Pollinator Garden

    Cooperstown's Lakefront Park 24 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    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…

  • Late Summer Mushroom Walk with OCCA

    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…

  • Butternut Creek Fun Float (canceled)

    100 Spring Street, Gilbertsville, NY 100 Spring Street, Gilbertsville, NY

    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.…

  • Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park Hike with ADK

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York

    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…

  • Gilbert Lake State Park Hike with ADK

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

    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…

  • Yoga in the Gardens

    Brookwood Point 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY

    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 Day in New York State

    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…

  • Colie’s 5K Fire Run/Walk

    Richfield Springs Fire Dept. 34 E James St, Richfield Springs, New York, United States

    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…

  • Splash of Color Fun Run & 5K in Oneonta

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

    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…

  • Audubon Society Open House

    DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York

    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…

  • Riders Wear Pink

    7 Hamlets Brewing Company 26 Seymour Lane, Westmoreland, NY

    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…

  • The Trailwagger 3K-5K-8K run/dog walk

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

    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…

  • Hyde Hall Covered Bridge 200th Year Celebration

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

    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…

  • Family Sketch and Nature Walk Inspired by Calvin & Hobbes

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

    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…

  • Family Sketch & Nature Walk Inspired by Calvin and Hobbes

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

    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…

  • Queer and BIPOC Outdoor Adventure: Moving Meditation

    Richfield Springs, NY

    Join OCCA Executive Director, Amy Wyant, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for an exploration of moving meditation. Have you tried traditional mediation but feel like your not very good at it?…

  • Naked Eye Astronomy with OCCA

    Mohican Farm/OCCA offices 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, United States

    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…

  • Hike with ADK at Delaware-Otsego County Audubon Sanctuary

    Delaware-Otsego Audubon Sanctuary 2970 Grange Hall Rd, Oneonta, NY, United States

    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…

  • Brookwood Garden Annual Clean-Up

    Brookwood Point 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY

    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…

  • 2025 Coop Loop 5k & 10k Race

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

    Grab your Halloween mask, the family and come out to run or walk the Coop Loop. The race offers a 3 mile run/walk or you can double up on the…

  • October Mushroom and Foraging Walk

    Fetterley Forest 302 Roses Hill Road, Richfield, NY

    Explore the world of wild fungi and plants with OCCA during a special foraging-focused walk on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. Certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner will be joined…

  • Free Fishing Day in New York State

    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…