Events

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) leads guided hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. See susqadk.org for details.

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet at the Heritage at the Plains at Parish Homestead. Open to the public. Mike Zagata, former commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, will speak about year-round fishing in the area and water pollution in nearby streams. Snacks and coffee will be available and a…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) leads guided hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. See susqadk.org for details.

Join OCCA for a signs of spring walk through Glimmerglass State Park as we prepare for the Spring Equinox. We will observe waterfowl, explore the beach, and search for signs of animal tracks. We will meet at the Beaver Pond Trail. As this is a school holiday, we are combining the homeschool nature walk and…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) leads guided hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. See susqadk.org for details.

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) leads guided hikes every Tuesday that are open to the public. See susqadk.org for details.

This event is cancelled due to weather. Join OCCA Intern Laura Santos on Thursday, April 4, at Fortin Park in Oneonta to learn about invasive species as we explore the park. This program is a fun introduction to the invasive species in our area, which will include hands-on activities and games. Please register using this…

Catch the first greenery of spring with OCCA at Emmons Pond Bog! Learn about bogs, how they develop, and their cultural significance while enjoying the 1.4 mi loop. This trail is likely to be muddy, so please dress accordingly. We will meet at the parking lot. Please contact Will Kuss at 607-375-7280 or water@occainfo.org with…

Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

April is an excellent time for exploring Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. Join OCCA to poke around and search for signs of spring along Andy's Trail. Dress for the mud and weather. Sign up at occainfo.org

The 26th Annual S.A.D.D. "Strides for Safety" is a 5K Run/Walk which raises awareness and funds to help our students make healthy and responsible choices. Health Fair at 9:30-11:30am . Run/walk at 11am. All proceeds go to area schools in their efforts to support healthy decisions and SADD programming.

Join Otsego Land Trust and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for the annual Woodcock Walk at the Parslow Road Conservation Area.  DOAS locals Sandy Bright and Charlie Scheim will lead a walk to observe the spring courtship ritual of the woodcock.   More information and registration at otsegolandtrust.org 

Hike the Sleeping Lion Trail. Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Member and Area Birder Bob Donnelly for the annual Earth Festival Bird Walk at 8am on Saturday, April 20. Participants should meet at the Milford Central School parking lot at 7:50am, near the Earth Festival Entrance. Carpools to Riddell State Park will leave promptly at 8am and will return in time…

Help Morris Rotary, Butternut Valley Alliance and Morris Central School celebrate Earth Day. Bring household items (Christmas lights, shredding, printer cartridges, tooth care, eyeglasses, styrofoam, cork, plastic film) to recycle Join us as we take part in our annual roadside and creek clean-up as well other fun community projects! We will meet at the MCS…

Earth Festival is a fun, family-friendly, interactive event featuring exhibitors, vendors, activities and workshops with an environmental theme. OCCA partners with local, environmental organizations to put on the best festival for the surrounding community. In 2024 the event will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 10 am- 3 pm at the Milford School. Find…

Join Otsego Land Trust and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for a unique perspective into the world of nesting Blue Herons at a privately conserved property in Van Hornesville. DOAS co-president Andy Mason will lead a walk to observe the Blue Heron Rookery. Andy Mason is co-president of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc.  He is past chair of…

Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

With a mix of fields, woods, gardens and lakeshore, Mohican Farm is an excellent place for birding. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Co-President, Becky Gretton leads this early morning walk at Mohican Farm in search of the early birds. This walk is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Bring binoculars, bird guide and be prepared for any…

Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife…

Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife…

Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks and public lands. I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife…

There’s lots to be done to prepare Brookwood Point’s historic gardens  for the summer season! The community uses these spaces to enjoy nature and host events - help the Otsego Land Trust make these spaces beautiful and ready for the fun ahead. Two volunteer spots to choose from: Brookwood Point or Parslow Road Preserve. BONUS:…

There’s lots to be done to prepare Parslow Road Preserve’s trails for the summer season! The community uses these spaces to enjoy nature and host events - let’s help the Otsego Land Trust these spaces beautiful and ready for the fun ahead. Two volunteer spots to choose from: Brookwood Point or Parslow Road Preserve. BONUS:…

Picnic at Wilber Park! Outdoor appreciation is easy when there’s good food involved! Come to a picnic with outdoor games, mocktails, and great people. Bring a favorite dish or just your appetite! Please contact Will Kuss at 607-375-7280 or water@occainfo.org with any questions! Sign up atwww.occainfo.org/calendar/queer-outdoors-spring-picnic

Join the members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Meet at Meet at 9:45am for announcements and sign-in. Hike commences at 10 and ends around noon. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for details and contact info for hike leaders.

Come volunteer with Cooperstown Friends of the Parks and help get Three Mile Point ready for a new season! Wear gloves and bring a rake.

Join OCCA Educator Shelby MacLeish for a walk in Fetterley Forest on Friday, May 10, as we check out the vernal pool, explore our surroundings, and gaze over Canadarago Lake. May is the perfect time of year to wander in the woods. I hope you will join in the fun.   More information and sign…

Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Board Director, Charlie Scheim and Member Sandy Bright on Saturday, May 11 at 8:00am for a walk to view returning migrant birds on the Susquehanna Greenway Trail. This is an easy hike on unpaved but level ground which may be slightly muddy. No restrooms are available. There are a few benches…

Enjoy spring in the woodlands of Robert V. Riddell State Park in Davenport with OCCA. We’ll hike up to the waterfall and back, about 3.5 miles total. Along the way we’ll look for wildflowers, trees, and talk a little about the park’s history. The trail requires a steady uphill climb and may be wet. This…