Events

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 information and check in, hike begins…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) offers guided hikes each Tuesday morning. Meet at 9:45 am for announcements and check in, and hike from 10 - noon…

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 information and check in, hike begins…

Celebrate the start of 2026 with a hike! This is a self-guided hike opportunity with no official hikes scheduled. The trail will be open for hiking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, dancing,…

After checking in at the park office for swag/giveaways (first come, first served basis), hikers will head towards the beach parking areas. From there, they can hike the Beaver Pond…

The Pine Lake campus of Hartwick College is offering two Intro to Snowshoeing classes, open to the public, on January 8 and January 15, 4-6 pm. Each session costs $5…

Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter walk along Oaks Creek at Parslow Road Conservation Area on January 9 at 1 pm. Together we will explore how the…

The Pine Lake campus of Hartwick College is offering two Intro to Snowshoeing classes, open to the public, on January 8 and January 15, 4-6 pm. Each session costs $5…

The Pine Lake campus of Hartwick College will host the first-ever Frost Fest, free and open to the public. The event will feature open-fire cooking, hot yoga, sound bathing, bread…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

Learn about some of the common and high priority invasive species in the Otsego County area, the impact they have on our native plants and animals, and how you can…

The Pine Lake campus of Hartwick College is offering a two-day Wilderness First Aid course. Learn essential skills for responding to injuries and emergencies in remote outdoor environments. The course…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

The 58th annual Cooperstown Winter Carnival features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities open to all. Past carnivals have included sledding, geochacing, winter hikes, and more ways to enjoy…

The Smullens 10k/5k is one of, if not the oldest races in our area. The race will return to being an out and back race for this 53rd Anniversary Event.…

Join anglers and learn about local fishing with the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Our presenter will be Dan Stich. Dan is a Professor at SUNY Oneonta. He works…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

Join OCCA for a guided winter nature walk at Gilbert Lake State Park designed especially for homeschool students and their families. We’ll explore the shoreline trail around Gilbert Lake, taking…

Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and BVA trail leads Ed Lentz and Peter Martin for a winter outing and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid survey to help protect area forests. February 14…

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!). 2026 Free Fishing Days Schedule…

Come out for the Rogers Center's  annual Winter Living Celebration—jam-packed with fun, family-friendly activities! Enjoy snowshoeing, sleigh rides, cross-cut saw demonstrations, live music performances, campfire pits, crafts, and so much…

Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and BVA trail leads Ed Lentz and Peter Martin for a winter outing and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid survey to help protect area forests. February 14…

Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a short, facilitated listening session to share your thoughts on our local trails. We want to hear what you love about the trails…

Join OCCA’s Program Director Jeff O’Handley for a guided snowshoe walk through the peaceful winter landscape at Basswood Pond. This beginner-friendly outing will explore the trails from the Jacobs Road…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will offer a free fishing clinic on February 28, this was initially scheduled for Feb. 18, but was moved due to rain.…

Survey, celebrate and protect our region’s hemlock forests at HemlockPalooza! Winter is the best time for searching for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an insect pest that attacks this important—and beautiful—tree.…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a guided hike every Tuesday at locations in and near Otsego County. Free and open to the public. See website for…

Enjoy snowshoeing and a firepit at Hartwick College Pine Lake campus. Music’s on, cocoa’s hot. All are welcome! Gear is free to use; $5 suggested donation. No RSVP required.