Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for Hospice

Oneonta Boys and Girls Club 70 River Street, Oneonta, New York

Choose to do a 5K run or a 2.5K walk. The Turkey Trot begins promptly at 9 am on Thanksgiving on House Street in front of Riverside School in Oneonta. Virtual Race options available too.   In-Person Registration/Pick-Up Information: All pickups will be at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, located at 70 River St…

Day After Thanksgiving Hike

Table Rock Trails at Hartwick College Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY

Let’s get outside on the Friday after Thanksgiving instead of shopping or vegging in front of screens! Join OCCA Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish for a hike at the Table Rock Trails in Oneonta. Please sign up at occainfo.org 

Hike with ADK at Gilbert Lake State Park

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

Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to all. Meet at 9:45 am, hike begins at 10 am

Homeschool Nature Walk at Glimmerglass State Park

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

Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a Homeschool Nature Walk. Winter is an excellent time to explore our local parks. Let's bundle up and see what wonders we find. We will meet at the trailhead to the beaver pond and explore from there. Please sign up at occainfo.org 

Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run/Walk

Pioneer Park, Cooperstown Main Street and Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY, United States

The Clark Sports Center is excited to welcome back our Rockin' Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Race! While this is a fun event for those participating, we are also raising funds for the Cooperstown Angel Network, who assists families with demonstrated need in the Cooperstown Central School District. RACE LOCATIONThe race will begin at Santa’s House…

First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park

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

Self-guided hike/ski/snowshoe around the Gilbert Lake trail or outer trails. Dress for the weather and wear smart footwear for outdoor activities, there may be snow, ice, slush and/or mud. If we've had enough snow, we'll have the road around the lake snow-blown for easy walking. The fires will be roaring in the Briggs Pavilion to…

First Day Hike at the Rogers Center

Rogers Environmental Education Center 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York

Welcome the new year with a hike along the trails at Rogers Center. Meet at our main parking lot and choose your hiking adventure: Easy - Channels Marsh Trail; Moderate - Adams Farm Trail; Challenging - Farm Tower. Friends of Rogers Staff, and members of the Bullthistle Hiking Club lead the hikes. Registration not required.

First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

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

Start off 2025 with a hike!   After checking in at the park office at 10:00am for swag/giveaways, hikers will head towards the beach. From there, they can hike the Beaver Pond Trail (0.5 mile easy walk). We will have a small bonfire near Beaver Pond and some hot cocoa. If you don't want to…

Herps of Otsego County talk

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

Have you ever seen a parade of frogs and salamanders crossing the road in early spring? Do you wonder where they're going or why? If so, please come to a workshop with OCCA and Elizabeth Bastiaans, Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Oneonta! You'll get to know New York's species of vernal pool breeding amphibians…

Homeschool Nature Day at Wilber Park

Wilber Park Albert Morris Drive, Oneonta, New York

 Join OCCA for a relaxing winter stroll through Wilber Park! The snow and mud create an ideal backdrop for spotting animal tracks, and we will explore the trails in winter. We will meet at the Briggs Swimming Pool. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear supportive, warm footwear. To access Lower Wilber Park—From Center…