Hike Thayer Farm at the SUNY Biological Field Station overlooking Otsego Lake in Springfield with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Guided hikes are free and open to the public. Meet at 9:45 for announcements and sign-in. Hike starts at 10 and ends around noon. Hike leaders Bill and Kath Holmstrom 607-988-7180.
Free fishing days offer New York State residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). 2024 Free Fishing Days Schedule June 29-30 September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity…
Calling all mountain bikers! Join in the Oneonta Epic and enjoy 20-40 miles of trail riding, depending how far you want to go. Free and open to all. Meet on the upper level of Wilber Park in Oneonta at 9 am. Any questions, contact Otsego Bicycles, otsegobicycles@gmail.com
OCCA’s popular mushroom walks are back! Join OCCA for an enlightening expedition led by local forager, Shane Gardner, as we explore the lush forests along the Butternut Creek in Morris. During this immersive two-hour session, Shane Gardner will guide participants through the fundamentals of mushroom foraging, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for mycology. The…
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. All ADK Chapter hikes are open to the public. They encourage anyone interested in joining the club to come for a hike or two and see what they are all about. Meet at 9:45 am, hike begins at 10:00 am.…
Come enjoy an open house at the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary on Franklin Mountain, just outside of Oneonta. The event is free and open to the public. At 10 a.m., a Franklin Hawk Watch counter will conduct a workshop on how to identify flying raptors. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a trail walk through…
Fall Foliage Paddle from Portlandville Launch Join us at Portlandville Launch for a paddle towards Crumhorn Launch! We have a limited number of kayaks and quite a few canoes available, so please let us know when you register if you will need one. This is an improved-accessibility launch and we are happy to assist anyone…
Stroll through the Clark Tower Trails with OCCA Tower Trails with OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish. We will enjoy a guided walk to observe nature's changes during fall while enjoying the crisp autumn air. Hope to see you there. More information at occainfo.org
Come out and explore the Parslow Road Conservation Area for a fall hike on the school conference day in October. We will explore the varied ecosystems, tromp over the boardwalks, and catch some fall colors. Register in advance at occainfo.org
The Family Service Association will host a Mud Run, an obstacle race for all ages, shapes and sizes at Waterhill Farm in Oneonta. This 5K run will take you around the beautiful Waterhill Farm and have you climbing unique obstacles, practice your balance across waist deep water, and jumping over fire! Run, walk, crawl and…