Otsego Outdoors

Hike with ADK at Fortin Park
2023-01-03 09:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike around Fortin Park. Free and open to all. Hikes begin at 10 am, please arrive at 9:45 am for check in and announcements. For more information, contact the Club. https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park
2023-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Start off 2023 with a hike!
One mile self-guided hike through the woods and along the shoreline of Otsego Lake. The trail is a loop and returns to the parking lot. The hike starts at 10:00 AM and the first 100 people will receive a First Day Hike giveaway. The hike closes at Dusk. Bathrooms are very limited so please plan accordingly. A Porta Jon is located at Beaver Pond and a Public Restroom is available at the Park Office if staffing allows. Trail surface might be snow and ice packed. Wear appropriate footwear/snowshoes for the conditions. Hiking/ski poles might be beneficial for balance. For more information please call (607) 547 8662.

First Day Hike at Rogers Environmental Center
2023-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, New York, 13460
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Meet Up Location and Time: 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, NY 13460 at 10 a.m.

Celebrate the new year with a hike at Rogers Center! Meet us at 10:00 at the Visitor Center. For those who like an easy stroll, we’ll have a group walking the Channels Marsh Trail. For those who prefer a bit more of a workout, a second group will head out for the Farm Tower and take in the spectacular views of the valley.
For more information or to let us know you are coming, contact Ellen at ellen@friendsofrogers.org or 607-674-4733

First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park
2023-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Start off 2023 with a hike!
Enjoy a guided hike around the beautiful lake, and afterwards warm up by the fires in the Briggs pavilion. Park in Briggs parking lot. For more information please call (607) 432-2114.

YMCA Frostbite 5K
2022-12-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave, Onetona, NY, 13820
Walk, run or stroll 5K

Starting promptly at 12:00 near the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center on Market St. with the finish in front of the YMCA
Race day bib/shirt pick-up at the Y 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Register by December 10th to get your Frostbite long sleeve shirt.

ADK Hike at Neahwa Park
2022-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Neahwa Park, Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Hike Leaders Tom & Roberta Austin 607-435-8107 Please arrive by 9:45 for sign-in and announcements.

Oneonta Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
2022-12-17 | NY
This is 54th year the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) has participated in the national Christmas Bird Count. Everyone, novice or experienced, is welcome to join DOAS on this fun day. Small groups in one or two cars count all the birds they find in their assigned area, within our designated 15-mile radius circle centered around Milford, for whatever hours they choose.
Each group has a leader who will have received appropriate materials beforehand. Alternatively, instead of joining a group, you can count birds at your own feeder off and on throughout the day if you are within our circle. If you are a new counter for either the group counts or the feeder counts, please contact Sandy Bright at brights@hartwick.edu or 607-287-4465. People who have participated before will be contacted.
More info: https://doas.us/

Hike with the ADK
2022-12-13 09:45 - 12:15 | Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway trail (Silas Lane), Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a hike along the Greenway in Oneonta. All welcome.

Hike Leader Scott Fielder 607-433-2727 Please arrive by 9:45AM for sign-in and announcements.

Otsego Hemlock Hunters Volunteer Training
2022-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is moving into our area! HWA is an invasive insect that feeds on eastern hemlock trees, a tree that is ecologically significant, economically important, and beautiful to look at. OCCA and Mohican Farm/The Clark Foundation are teaming up to train volunteers to search for and document HWA infestations in the region. During this training you will learn about the importance of hemlock trees; understand the impact and life cycle of hemlock woolly adelgid; and learn how to survey for HWA and report your findings. This training will be indoors and outdoors and we will be putting together teams to conduct surveys beginning in January, 2023. Training is free, but pre-registration is required at occainfo.org

Hike with the ADK at Gilbert Lake
2022-12-06 09:45 - 12:15 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club at Gilbert Lake State Park. Hike Leaders Bill and Kathy Holmstrom 607-988-7180 Please arrive by 9:45AM for sign-in and announcements.

Wooly Adelgid Info with the ADK
2022-11-29 09:45 - 12:15 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
HIKE – Wooly Adelgid Info, Upper Riddell State Park
Tuesday, November 29⋅9:45am – 12:15pm

Location:

Robert V. Riddell State Park
Davenport, NY 13750, USA

:Hike Leaders Liza Mundy w/Jeff O’Handley 607-286-7609 Please arrive by 9:45AM for sign-in and announcements

event

Organizer: adksusq@gmail.com

Walk it Off! Black Friday Family Hike
2022-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York, 13820
Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join OCCA educator Liz Brown as we walk off some Thanksgiving calories at the Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Hawkwatch site on Franklin Mountain. Be a part of the #optoutside movement and explore the forests and grasslands just outside Oneonta. We will be observing signs of transition in nature from autumn to winter as the plants and animals around us prepare for the cold months ahead. The Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch is located on Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta.

Free, but please pre-register at occainfo.org

OCCA Homeschool Nature Group: Robert V. Riddell State Park
2022-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Join Otsego County Conservation Association educator Shelby MacLeish at Robert Riddell State Park on Friday, November 18th, from 12-2 pm. On the 18th, we will explore parts of the Mud Lake trail. In November, we might be hiking in snow or mud, but regardless of the surroundings, the group will have lots to investigate and explore along the way. Dress for the weather and be prepared for mud. Register for the program here

Get the Kids Out! Star Field Hike with OCCA
2022-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Star Field, Chicken Farm Hill Road, Cooperstown, New York
Join Otsego County Conservation Association Education Specialist Shelby MacLeish on a hike to Star Field. This is a perfect opportunity to explore a winter forest, trek through the mud and stretch those little legs. Dress for the weather and be prepared for lots of mud. Register for the program here.

Free Fishing Day
2022-11-11 | New York
During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply.

Ideas for Free Fishing Days

Try fishing for the first time.
Haven’t fished in a while? Remember the joy of catching a fish again for free!
Become an ambassador to the sport; take a friend fishing for the first time.
Invite a friend to New York to fish.
Take a spouse or significant other fishing.
Take the family fishing…and don’t forget the grandparents!

OCCA Halloween Hike-A-Thon
2022-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, New York, 12155
Take part in this OCCA event to raise funds for its Drive Thru Drop Off Recycling Event in April 2023. Enjoy a fun hike and other activities while raising funds for this important community service.
More information: https://occainfo.org/halloween-hike-a-thon/

ADK Hike: Milford State Forest
2022-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Club leads hikes every Tuesday at 10 am. Open to the public. Join them for a fun hike! More info: https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

Brookwood Point Clean-Up
2022-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Volunteer with the Otsego Land Trust to help complete the annual fall garden clean-up at Brookwood Gardens. No gardening experience is necessary, and children are welcome. OLT will provide tools, guidance and refreshments. Rain date is Oct. 29. Volunteers should dress for the weather. Contact Anne at 607/547-2366 ext. 105 or anne@otsegolandtrust.org for more information and to volunteer.

Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Fall Octet.

OCCA Homeschool Nature Group
2022-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Emmons Pond Bog Preserve, 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish at Emmons Pond Bog on Friday, October 21, from 1-2 pm. This is the first meetup geared toward homeschool families (although it is open to all), where we will combine nature exploration and longer-term site monitoring. On the 21st, we will explore the bog site before performing water quality tests in the field. This path can be mucky and wet, especially after rain. Wear boots or shoes that can get muddy.
Register for this event here

ADK Hike: SUNY Oneonta College Camp
2022-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | SUNY Oneonta College Camp, College Camp Road, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States

ADK Hike: Audubon Sanctuary
2022-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York, 13820

Drops to Hops Bike Race
2022-10-09 | Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, New York, 13326
The 9th annual Drops to Hops Race starts and ends at Brewery Ommegang. The A race is 43 miles and the B race is 23 miles.
Racers may pre-register online, at the Clark Sports Center Fitness Center Desk or by mail. Day of race check-in and day of race registration is available at Brewery Ommegang from 8:30-9:30am.
Awards will be distributed to the overall best male and female, as well as second and third place male and female in each division. Overall awards will also be presented to the senior division and team division. Winners will be announced within 30 minutes of the last finisher.
Must be 16 years old or older to participate

Hawkwatch Open House
2022-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta, New York, 13820
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will host an open house at the DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch in Oneonta. The event is free and open to the public.
At 10 a.m., a Franklin Mountain hawk counter will conduct a workshop on how to identify flying hawks. At 11:30 a.m., there will be a special activity for kids at the barn, as well as a DOAS board member-led trail walk around the Sanctuary, ending at the Hawkwatch. In the afternoon, we hope to be able to schedule a live raptor program. A variety of snacks and drinks will be offered.
The address of the Sanctuary is Grange Hall Spur Road, Oneonta; directions may be found at https://doas.us/conservation-and-environment/franklin-mountainsanctuary .
Raffle items for the upcoming October 21 Charter Dinner will be on display, and raffle tickets will be available to purchase. Bird-friendly coffee will also be available for sale.

[View at the Sanctuary Photo by Matthew Bechtold, Bechtold Photography]

Get the Kids Out: Wetland Exploration
2022-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Forest of a Dozen Dads, 325 Blacks Road, Cooperstown, New York
Otsego County Conservation Association educator Shelby MacLeish will lead a hike at Forest of a Dozen Dads in Cooperstown on Friday, October 7 from 10:30 am-12 pm to celebrate fall and a day off from school! We will explore the edges of a beaver pond and identify trees and plants along the way. There is a picnic pavilion in case you want to pack a lunch for after the hike, and this hike will help you complete the Fall Octet Challenge from Otsego Outdoors. You can find out more about that here.
Register for this event here.

I Spy Invasive Species
2022-10-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Crumhorn Fishing Access Site, H345+P3, Maryland, New York
Start: Crumhorn Fishing Access Site (Google Maps)
Join OCCA, the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), and other local partners on an invasive species-themed float down the Susquehanna River. We’ll look for invasive (and some native) species growing along the shore and in the water and discuss their impacts and management challenges. Learn how to identify invasive riparian and aquatic plants found in the Susquehanna Watershed while enjoying an easy float down the scenic river!
The float will start at the NYSDEC Crumhorn Fishing Access at 10am and end at the NYSDEC Silliman Cove Goodyear Lake Waterway Access, though participants are welcome to exit at the NYSDEC Portlandville launch if preferred.
Participants can bring their own kayak or canoe or can rent one from Canoe and Kayak, LLC in Portlandville, NY. All watercraft must be clean and decontaminated before and after the paddle to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Life jackets will be provided if needed.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring water and a lunch. We plan to paddle rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather! However, in the event of thunderstorms, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, October 9th.
Pre-registration is required for this free program. Please click here to register.

New Lisbon Gravel Grinder
2022-10-01 12:00 | Butternuts Beer and Ale, 4020 NY-51, Garrattsville, New York, 13342
CNYC, Butternuts Brewery, and Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA) invite you to come have some fun and ride your bike on some amazing dirtphalt terrain. This event is co-sponsored by the BVA, a community non-profit whose mission is to protect and conserve the environmental qualities, farming, economic development and cultural heritage in the Butternut Creek watershed. This is not a race; more like a cycling challenge. All riders will be placed and hopefully timed. Choose from 15, 33 or 65 mile routes. After the ride there will be food provided by The Empire House of Gilbertsville. Beer will be on tap from Butternuts Brewery. Plus we are having live music !

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sep 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET

Photo of 2021 Gravel Grinder by Alyx Braunius

Riparian Stewardship Day
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Butternut Creek
Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition on September 24th to steward newly planted riparian areas into the forests they are intended to become!

Meet at the corner of Route 23, County Highway 51, and East River Road. We will work from 9am-12pm, rain or shine.

The day will consist of visiting two sites to replace materials, shepherd young trees along, and replant.

We will provide all of the tools and plants, feel free to bring your favorite tools. Bring water or a reusable water bottle and bug spray! Please register in advance.

Contact Lydia Brinkley at lbrinkley@u-s-c.org or Michele Farwell at bva.exec@gmail.com with questions.

Free Fishing Day
2022-09-24 | NY
During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply.

September 24, 2022
November 11, 2022

Ideas for Free Fishing Days

Try fishing for the first time.
Haven’t fished in a while? Remember the joy of catching a fish again for free!
Become an ambassador to the sport; take a friend fishing for the first time.
Invite a friend to New York to fish.
Take a spouse or significant other fishing.
Take the family fishing…and don’t forget the grandparents!

Group Hike to New Island
2022-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New Island, Oneonta, New York
Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a free guided hike along the New Island trails in Oneonta. See the ADK website for information on how to reach the hike Leader and find out where to meet and other hike details. Free and open to all. Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet.

Yoga in the Park
2022-09-12 16:45 - 17:45 | Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta, NY, 13861, United States
Join Healthy Livin Holistic Coaching + Yoga Monday evenings to awaken your senses and to feel more grounded and at peace.
Bring yourself, bring your family, all welcome.
Practice on your mat or on the grass.
All Levels Yoga! Beginners encouraged to join.
Meditation, warm-ups, sun salutations/flow, standing/balancing postures, seated/cool down postures, + ending with savasana.
Donations welcomed, pay what you can. I will have a box for donations or you can venmo!
Venmo: Alyx-Braunius

Alyx would like to continue to support those who might not have access to regular yoga classes or other healthy activities due to financial reasons, so even if you are unable to donate, you are always welcome!
