Explore the world of wild fungi and plants with OCCA during a special foraging-focused walk on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. Certified mushroom forager Shane Gardner will be joined by local herbalist and farmer AC Hill for this two-hour guided outing through the woods. Together, they’ll introduce participants to a variety of mushrooms, medicinal…
When you walk, run or roll the Arc Otsego's Hot Cocoa 5K or 1K, you are helping make life sweeter for people with developmental disabilities! Proceeds benefit The Arc Otsego's Helping Hands Fund which assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to seize life's opportunities and overcome life's challenges. You can sign up anytime…
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!). 2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend) June 28-29 September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing…
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a captivating talk and slideshow with Scott Van Arsdale, retired Fish and Wildlife Technician with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as he shares stories from a career spent working up close with some of our most iconic birds of prey. Scott will trace the remarkable…
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a guided tree walk through the Village of Cooperstown during this year’s Glimmerglass Film Days and in partnership with the DEC Community and Urban and Forestry Grant. Led by OCCA's Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish, this walk invites participants to explore how trees embody Revolutions, not just as symbols…
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 at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a month on…
Come join Otsego Bicycles for the first ever Cranksgiving Oneonta, a food drive on two wheels on Saturday, November 22nd from 11am to 2pm. Part bike ride, part scavenger hunt, Cranksgiving is a fun way to bike around town while gathering donations to support Your Safe Haven food pantry. All you need is a bicycle,…
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 at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a month on…
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for their annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike at beautiful Glimmerglass State Park. On this Friday afternoon, trade the shopping crowds for fresh air and fall beauty as you explore the park’s trails and shoreline. Led by OCCA Assistant Director, Shelby MacLeish, this leisurely hike will focus on tree identification…
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 at 10 am. See susqadk.org/outing-schedule for more details and information on where to meet. The Chapter offers Tuesday hikes weekly and longer hikes once a month on…