Otsego Outdoors

Susquehanna River Paddle organized by Rotary District 7170
2022-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Crumhorn Pond Fishing Access, Susquehanna State Forest, 42.556314 N, 74.942386 W
Crumhorn Pond Fishing Access, Susquehanna State Forest, 42.556314 N, 74.942386 W
This is a paddle starting at 9 AM on May 14 and 15 at the Crumhorn Pond DEC Fishing Access site (off CR 35) and going to Portlandville and Goodyear Lake (same paddle both days). Life jackets properly worn are mandatory. Takeout is possible at Portlandville and Silliman Cove DEC Fishing Access site. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at Canoe and Kayak Rental in Portlandville- http://www.canoeandkayakrental.com . Proper cleaning of watercraft to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is important and more info is available at Invasive Species Boat Stewards – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
This paddle is sponsored by Rotary District 7170 Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). There is a $10 dollar fee which covers both days. Youth under 18 years old with an accompanying adult and scouts are free.
All paddler levels welcome
Note: Do not go to Crumhorn Lake!
For more information contact Kevin Millar at kjmilow@yahoo.com or 607-687-3263
To get a register form & waiver please contact Jeff Smith, jsmith1532@aol.com or call 607-754-0673. You will receive an email or phone call at a later date to verify final details of the event
Along with these two events in Otsego County, Rotary District 7170 is sponsoring an Apalachin to Owego paddle on May 21 and and Owego to Sayre paddle on May 22. For more information see https://rotarydistrict7170.org/event/susquehanna-river-paddle–1/

Early Birds at Mohican
2022-05-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
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 weather (and plan for walking in wet grass). Program is free, but pre-registration is required at occainfo.org . Attendance is limited to 20.

I Love My Park Day (various sites in Otsego County)
2022-05-07 | New York
Save the Date for I Love My Park Day and help improve Otsego County’s parks and trails. Sign up to help out at Gilbert Lake State Park, Betty and Wilbur David State Park, and other community sites at Parks & Trails New York. Participating in I Love My Park Day counts as a featured activity for the Spring Octet!

Lordsland Preserve: New Trail Opening and Forest Hike
2022-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Lordsland Preserve Doc Ahlers/Blue Trail, 227 Doc Ahlers Road, Cherry Valley, New York, 13320
Join Otsego Land Trust and our partners from Otsego County Conservation Association and Otsego 2000 as we celebrate the re-opening of the Doc Ahlers Road trail at Lordsland Preserve.

The program will start with a short acknowledgement and special “limb” cutting to open the new trail. Thanks to funding raised from Henry Horvath’s epic Denali Mountain expedition, Otsego Outdoors has funded two new kiosks (built by SUNY Delhi Construction Technology & Management Department), a roadside sign, and new trail markers.

The guided hike will take participants on a 0.75 mile route along the newly marked trail through a diverse forest landscape. This will be a moderate level hike down a gradual slope to the wetlands and beaver ponds at the valley floor. Hikers will then ascend back up the slope through northern hardwood forest, crossing over several springs and streams.

Hikers should be prepared for uneven terrain in a few places and mud. Appropriate footwear and hiking poles are recommended. Water and snacks will be provided for participants either before or after the hike. Please be advised that there is little or no cell phone service in this area. This is a rain or shine event.

Please RSVP by emailing marcie@otsegolandtrust.org, or calling 607-547-2366 (ext. 103).
Lordsland Preserve is owned and protected by Otsego Land Trust for public enjoyment. Learn more about Lordsland Preserve and other Land Trust protected properties at otsegolandtrust.org

Attending this event counts toward one of the eight activities of the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet.

Earth Festival Drive-Thru Recycling
2022-04-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, New York, 13326
Please join us on April 23, 2022, for our second Earth Festival Drive-thru Drop-off Recycling event! Were thrilled to be partnering with Brewery Ommegang this year.
Bring your difficult to recycle materials, including clothing and textiles, Styrofoam, cork, and paper shredding.
As a thank you for participating, each participant will receive a coupon for 10% off at Brewery Ommegang’s Tap House Café. Grab lunch and a beer after you drop off your recycling!

Items we will be accepting at this year’s event:

Document shredding for residents, through Empire Recycling’s Confidata service. Limit of 5 boxes per household, please
Expanded Polystyrene Foam (Styrofoam), through the Otsego ReUse Center. This includes rigid polystyrene foam packing materials (NOT loose fill peanuts), as well as coolers and egg cartons. Rigid foam packaging, coolers, etc., must be clean and white and have tape, labels, etc., removed. Egg cartons may be of any color
Natural wine corks
Tennis balls
Pens
Clothing and textiles, recycled through Helpsy

Earth Festival this year will not include vendors or information booths. Please keep an eye on OCCA for the announcement of a new event, coming summer 2022.
Register at: https://occainfo.org/earth-festival/

Evening Bird Watch and Woodcock Counting Hike
2022-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Parslow Road Conservation Area, 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, 13337, United States
Spring weather is just around the corner, which means it time for the American Woodcock to perform its spring “sky dance”! Join Otsego Land Trust Staff and Delaware Otsego Audubon Society for an evening bird watch and Woodcock Counting Hike at Parslow Road Conservation Area. Local birders, Bob Donnelly, Charlie Scheim and Sandy Bright will lead two hikes, the first on April 6th and the second on April 20th. Both hikes will begin at 7:30 and end roughly around 9:00 pm.

American Woodcock spend most of their time hidden in fields and on the forest floor, where they probe for earthworms. But on spring nights, males perform very conspicuous displays, giving a buzzy peent call, then launching into the air. Their erratic display flight includes a distinctive, twittering flight sound and ends with a steep dive back to the ground. The wet thickets, shrubby swamps, and open fields at Parslow Road Conservation Area are ideal habitats for these interesting birds that have unfortunately seen a decline in population over the years.

The hike will begin at 7:30 pm with a walk on the trail listening and looking for the birds that inhabit this protected property. The sun is expected to set at 7:30 pm at which time the group will position itself in the best location to view and count the Woodcocks. The hike will be on the trail, but it may be wet, so please dress appropriately. A headlamp or flashlight and binoculars are recommended. To RSVP, please email Marcie at the Land Trust or call 607-547-2366 ex. 103.

Parslow Road Conservation Area is owned and protected by Otsego Land Trust for public enjoyment. Please visit otsegolandtrust.org to learn more about Parslow Road and Otsego Land Trust’s other protected properties.

Attending this event counts as one of the eight activities of the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet.

Evening Bird Watch and Woodcock Counting Hike
2022-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Parslow Road Conservation Area, 127 Parslow Road, Oaksville, NY, 13337, United States
Spring weather is just around the corner, which means it time for the American Woodcock to perform its spring “sky dance”! Join Otsego Land Trust Staff and Delaware Otsego Audubon Society for an evening bird watch and Woodcock Counting Hike at Parslow Road Conservation Area. Local birders, Bob Donnelly, Charlie Scheim and Sandy Bright will lead two hikes, the first on April 6th and the second on April 20th. Both hikes will begin at 7:30 and end roughly around 9:00 pm.

American Woodcock spend most of their time hidden in fields and on the forest floor, where they probe for earthworms. But on spring nights, males perform very conspicuous displays, giving a buzzy peent call, then launching into the air. Their erratic display flight includes a distinctive, twittering flight sound and ends with a steep dive back to the ground. The wet thickets, shrubby swamps, and open fields at Parslow Road Conservation Area are ideal habitats for these interesting birds that have unfortunately seen a decline in population over the years.

The hike will begin at 7:30 pm with a walk on the trail listening and looking for the birds that inhabit this protected property. The sun is expected to set at 7:30 pm at which time the group will position itself in the best location to view and count the Woodcocks. The hike will be on the trail, but it may be wet, so please dress appropriately. A headlamp or flashlight and binoculars are recommended. To RSVP, please email Marcie at the Land Trust or call 607-547-2366 ex. 103.

Parslow Road Conservation Area is owned and protected by Otsego Land Trust for public enjoyment. Please visit otsegolandtrust.org to learn more about Parslow Road and Otsego Land Trust’s other protected properties

Ice Fishing Clinic at Glimmerglass State Park
2022-02-23 09:30 - 15:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Free ice fishing clinic! Instructors from NYS Parks and DEC. Equipment and bait provided. No park entrance fee. Fishing license if not needed.
Pre-registration required. Call park office at 607-547-8662
3 time slots available
9:30-11:00
11:30-1:00
1:30-3:00

Winter Walk at Robert V. Riddell State Park
2022-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Robert V. Riddell State Park, NY-28, just north of I-88 Exit 17, Davenport, New York, 13750
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a pleasant walk on the mile-and-a-half long Winter Tree ID trail at Robert V. Riddell State Park. This is a great opportunity to stretch your legs, breathe some fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of winter! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring water, dress appropriately for the weather. Program is free but pre-registration is required so that we can communicate with you in advance of the program to advise you of trail conditions.
Register in advance with the Otsego County Conservation Association.
This walk counts as one of the eight Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet activities.
Parking is at the park’s main entrance on NY-28 just north of I-88 Exit 17 (42.484884, -74.967822)

Snow Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park
2022-02-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Weather permitting, the tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open from 11 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to February 27. Admission is $5 per person and tubes are provided. The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for purchase. Check the Park’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/ or call the park office 607/547-8662 before heading out to make sure the tubing hill will be open.
Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park can be counted as one of the eight Winter activities needed to achieve the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet.

Frozen Toes 5 Miler
2022-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Challenging off-road 5-mile course that travels the permieter of the Clark Sports Center property and the wooden trails. There is also a 2.5 Mile Fun Run. To register or for more information, go to http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2022-frozen-toes-5-miler/

First Day Hike: Glimmerglass State Park
2022-01-01 10:00 - 16:30 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Enjoy a 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. Hike starts at 10 a.m. and the first 100 people will receive the First Day Hike giveaway! The free hike closes at Dusk. Bathrooms are limited, so please plan accordingly. A Porta Jon will be located at Beaver Pond. No minimum age and leashed pets are welcome! Meet up at Sleeping Lion Trail Head near Hyde Hall. Trail might be covered in ice, snow or snow pack. Wear appropriate footwear/snowshoes for the conditions. Hiking/ski pole might be beneficial for balance.

The Park is also holding a food drive to help local food pantries! Although not mandatory, we ask that anyone who wants to participate, bring a can(s) of food or non-perishable items to the event! Thanks in advance for any support you can provide!

Completing this First Day Hike counts as one of eight activites for the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet.

First Day Hike: Gilbert Lake State Park
2022-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
Come celebrate the New Year on a 1.3 mile trail walk around Gilbert Lake! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and afterwards warm up by the fires in Briggs Pavilion!
Gilbert Lake State Park welcomes donations for the local food pantry as part of the the Martin Luther King Food Drive.
Completing this First Day Hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet challenge.

Guided First Day Hike: Texas Schoolhouse State Forest
2022-01-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Texas School House State Forest, Jones Road, New Lisbon, New York
Join Forest Ranger Erin Petit for a guided hike at Texas School House State Forest. Come prepared for the weather and bring water and snacks. Meet at the parking area on Jones Road acorss from the Trailhead sign.
Free. Registration required, please call Ranger Petit, 315/778-4107 to register and for more information.

On the Trail of Art
2021-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, Mount Vision, NY, 13810, United States
A free Arts Festival weekend in Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, New Lisbon, NY

Saturday, June 12, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, June 13, 9am – 4pm

Featuring

100 student artists’ work from the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools
Professional artists from the Butternut Valley
Artist demonstrations

All “happening” in our “gallery in the forest” on the recently completed nature trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and your mask. Social distancing is expected.

Reservations Required
Book a FREE ticket via Butternut Valley Alliance website
Register for Tickets

Directions
Take Route 51 to the center of Garrattsville, NY. Turn South (down into the valley) onto Route 16 and continue 1.6 miles to Jones Rd. Turn left on Jones Road and continue 3.5 miles. Parking is on the left.

On the Trail of Art
2021-06-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, Mount Vision, NY, 13810, United States
The Butternut Valley Alliance presents a free Arts Festival weekend in Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon, NY.

Saturday, June 12, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, June 13, 9am – 4pm
Reservations Required
Book a FREE ticket via BVA website
Featuring
– 100 student artists’ work from the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools
– Professional artists from the Butternut Valley
– Artist demonstrations
All happening in our Gallery in the Forest on the recently completed nature trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and your mask. Social distancing is expected.

Clarke Pond Frog-bit Pull with OCCA
2021-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | New York
In 2019, European frog-bit, a highly-invasive aquatic plant, was found in Clarke Pond in Springfield, next to Otsego Lake. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association to scour the pond in seek to remove this plant from the pond to keep it from spreading.
PLEASE NOTE wading in shallow water/deep mud is required. It is tiring, dirty work, but rewarding! Sign up using this form: https://occainfo.org/calendar/clarke-pond-frog-bit-pull/

Chop & Cheese with OCCA
2021-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Get your hands dirty at Mohican Farm! Join us as we continue our efforts to eliminate Japanese knotweed at Mohican Farm in Springfield. We’ll spend time cutting back the above ground portion of the plant and digging up the rhizomes.
When we’re finished, enjoy some light refreshments in the garden. Bring gardening gloves, hand pruners, and a beverage of choice; we’ll provide the knotweed, grubbing tools, and the cheese! Please sign up using this form: https://occainfo.org/calendar/chop-cheese/

Paddle and Pull, Goodyear Lake
2021-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Portlandville Fishing Access Site, Route 28, Portlandville, NY, 13834, United States
Join the Otsego County Conservation Association and kick off Invasive Species Awareness Week by getting the jump on water chestnut in Goodyear Lake. We’ll paddle in the stump lot portion of the lake searching for and removing water chestnut (Trapa natans), a highly invasive aquatic plant. Bring your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard, or borrow an OCCA canoe and PFD. Note that we have limited numbers of watercraft. Please indicate on the registration form if you need a canoe. If signing up for a canoe, we recommend you sign up with a member of your household.
Sign up here: https://occainfo.org/calendar/paddle-and-pull-goodyear-lake-7/
We will require masking where social distancing can’t be observed. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and dress to get wet and maybe a little dirty. Meet at the Portlandville Fishing Access Site on Route 28, just south of Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales.

Earth Festival Hike: Arnold Lake State Forest/Bilderbeck County Forest
2021-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Milford Central School, 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Arnold Lake State Forest/Bilderbeck County Forest, Hartwick, 3.4 miles.
OCCA and the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will co-host three Earth Festival hikes to familiarize persons with trails in the local community. These hikes are easy-to-moderate in difficulty and are suitable for multiple ages. It is our goal to accommodate those who are in school or working by providing late day and weekend hikes for this event. Please note: We will meet in the Milford Central School parking lot 30 minutes prior to the posted time of each walk to provide driving directions to the trailhead for each event. Please bring a cloth mask/facial covering for use, regardless of vaccination status. To sign up for hikes, please contact Liza Mundy by text at (607) 287-4395 or email lizaegloff (at) gmail (dot) com. Space is limited to 20, so sign up early!

Trails can be wet this time of year! Please wear proper footgear and dress for the conditions! In the event of inclement weather, hike will be cancelled.

Earth Festival Hike: Star Field sunset hike and BYO picnic dinner
2021-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Milford Central School, 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Star Field, Cooperstown, Sunset hike and BYO picnic dinner, 3.7 miles.
The Otsego County Conservation Association and the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will co-host three Earth Festival hikes to familiarize persons with trails in the local community. These hikes are easy-to-moderate in difficulty and are suitable for multiple ages. It is our goal to accommodate those who are in school or working by providing late day and weekend hikes for this event. Please note: We will meet in the Milford Central School parking lot 30 minutes prior to the posted time of each walk to provide driving directions to the trailhead for each event. Please bring a cloth mask/facial covering for use, regardless of vaccination status. To sign up for hikes, please contact Liza Mundy by text at (607) 287-4395 or email lizaegloff (at) gmail (dot) com. Space is limited to 20, so sign up early!
Trails can be wet this time of year! Please wear proper footgear and dress for the conditions! In the event of inclement weather, hike will be cancelled.

Earth Festival Hike: George Bouckles County Forest
2021-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Milford Central School, 42 W Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
George Bouckles County Forest, Hartwick, 2.5 miles.
The Otsego County Conservation Association and the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will co-host three Earth Festival hikes to familiarize people with trails in the local community. These hikes are easy-to-moderate in difficulty and are suitable for multiple ages. It is our goal to accommodate those who are in school or working by providing late day and weekend hikes for this event.
Please note: We will meet in the Milford Central School parking lot 30 minutes prior to the posted time of each walk to provide driving directions to the trailhead for each event. Please bring a cloth mask/facial covering for use, regardless of vaccination status. To sign up for hikes, please contact Liza Mundy by text at (607) 287-4395 or email lizaegloff (at) gmail (dot) com. Space is limited to 20, so sign up early!
Trails can be wet this time of year! Please wear proper footgear and dress for the conditions! In the event of inclement weather, hike will be cancelled.

Recovering Susan Fenimore Cooper's Environmentalism
2021-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 | New York
Join scholar Rochelle L. Johnson on a discussion of Susan Fenimore Cooper’s important contributions to environmental thought in this live Zoom lecture.

What does the work of a mid-nineteenth-century nature writer say to us today, in our era of climate change? This presentation by Rochelle L. Johnson discusses naturalist, author, and artist Susan Fenimore Cooper, daughter of James Fenimore Cooper, whose 1850 book Rural Hours was the first major work of environmental nonfiction written by a woman. Dr. Rochelle will discuss Susan Cooper’s early contributions to environmental thought, her devotion to Cooperstown, and her sensitive warnings about a nation that was damaging its very foundation: its landscapes.
Rochelle L. Johnson is a leading scholar of Susan Fenimore Cooper and, with her co-editor, has made Cooper’s environmental writings available to today’s readers. The current president of the Thoreau Society and a past president of the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment, her work has been supported by grants from several organizations, including the National Endowment for the Humanities. She is professor of American literature and environmental humanities, and director of the honors program, at the College of Idaho. Her lecture is from a book in progress. Learn more at: https://www.rochelleljohnson.com.
This Zoom lecture is co-sponsored by Otsego Outdoors, a collaborative project by Otsego 2000, Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA), and Otsego Land Trust. More info can be found at www.otsegooutdoors.org.
This is a live Zoom lecture. A question and answer session will follow. Zoom is required to view the lecture. A link will be provided to all registrants via the email used to sign up for the program, a day before the lecture. Registration is free of charge with a recommended donation of $10.00.

First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park
2021-01-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The hike will be a self guided hike along the Overlook Trail. Please check in at the park office between 10:00am and 11:00am. The first 50 people to check in will received a KIND bar and a commemorative button marking the 10th Annual First Day Hike! Please be prepared to wear a face covering during check in and when unable to maintain 6′ distance from other hikers.

The hike should take about an hour.

First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park
2021-01-01 09:00 - 14:00 | New York
Mark the new year with a self-guided First Day Hike. Hike the Lake Trail any time between 9 am and 2 pm. The Briggs Fireplaces will be lit!

Race the Lake Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
2020-09-19 08:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join us for the 7th Annual Race the Lake Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K!
Register here: https://www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=1781
The race will circle clockwise around the picturesque Otsego Lake. Runners will travel through historic Cooperstown on their way to Glimmerglass State Park with views of the Lake almost all the way.
Rescheduled from June 6.
Awards:
Distributed to the overall best male and female times, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards will be presented for the following categories:
Teen: 19 years old & under
20–29 years old;
30–39 years old;
40–49 years old;
50–59 years old;
60–69 years old;
70 and above.

For all event information, please visit: http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2020-race-the-lake-marathon-half-marathon/

Candlelight Hike at Glimmerglass
2020-02-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Take advantage of the extra day and join us for a candlelight hike! Approximately 1-2 mile, gently graded loop along the lakeshore and into the woods that will be lit by candlelight. Participants can hike or snowshoe. The Lakeview Room will be open with hot drinks and snacks. There will also be a roaring bonfire by the beach to warm you up!
Admission is free. However, we will be accepting donations to the Susquehanna SPCA. If you bring a donation, you will receive a raffle ticket to enter in one of our giveaways! The SPCA will be on site with more information about their organization and animals you can visit with or adopt.

Tubing at Glimmerglass
2020-02-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from January 4 – February 23. Hours are 11:00am- 4:00pm. Admission is $5 per person. Tubes are provided. The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for sale.
Check in for snow conditions. Need to have a nice base of snow for tubing.

Naked Eye Astronomy, Winter Edition: Are You Sirius?**Date changed**
2020-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
***DUE TO EXPECTED CLOUDY WEATHER, THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21***
Join OCCA Vice President, Jim Hill for an evening of naked eye astronomy as we tour the spectacular night sky of February. The winter sky provides a wonderful array of zero and first magnitude stars (the lower the magnitude, the brighter the star!). We will explore constellations including Orion, Gemini and Taurus; the magnificent asterism known as the winter circle; and the open star cluster, the Pleiades. If we’re lucky, we might get a glimpse of the most distant object you can see with the naked eye, Andromeda.
Meet at 7pm at Mohican Farm. Most of this program will take place outside, so dress for the weather and bring a chair so that you don’t have to sit on frozen or snowy ground. Binoculars are optional. Hot chocolate and a snack will be served.
In the event of cloudy/bad weather, program will take place on Friday, February 21. Program is free, but preregistration is appreciated. To sign up, visit https://occainfo.org/signup/.

Free Ice Fishing Clinic at Canadarago Lake
2020-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Canadarago Lake Boat Launch, 135 Dennison Road, Richfield Springs, NY, 13439, United States
Free ice fishing clinic for people of all ages!
Location change, instead of Glimmerglass State Park, this event will be held at
Canadarago Boat Launch
135 Dennison Road
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
DEC will supply most of the bait and tackle, but experienced anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear. After a short lesson on the basics of ice fishing and filleting your catch, DEC and Parks staff will be on hand throughout the day to assist participants on the ice. Anglers can expect to catch yellow perch and chain pickerel.
Clinic will be lead by Tom Hughes, NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation in partnership with the DEC. For more information contact the Glimmerglass State Park office at 607-547-8662.
