Join OCCA, CRISP (Catskills Regional Invasive Species Partnership) and CR-PRISM (Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) for a fun, informative, and meaningful day removing European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) from Summit Lake and Weaver Lake in Springfield. Frog-bit is an invasive aquatic plant that can form dense mats on the water that blocks sunlight,…
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a morning bird walk starting at 8am on June 15 in conjunction with Exploration Days at Hanford Mills. Veteran birders Suzanne Gaynor and Kathryn Davino will co-lead the walks around the Hanford Mills property. We invite both beginners and experienced birders. The walk covers fairly level terrain and will last…
Come join OCCA Board President and botanist Donna Vogler for a midsummer walk in the woods. We will amble through the Thayer Farm woodlands, and down to a pond. The hike is moderate and will highlight the identification of trees and blooms bustin' out in June. The hike will begin at 1 pm. Dress for the…
Another fun OCCA event! It's a day off of school, so bring the kids out to Emmons Pond Bog to explore the trail and get some of their wiggles out. We will talk about trees and flora we find along the trail and have fun rambling through the woods. Dress for the weather and expect…
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…
Due to the forecast for rain and high wind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Paddlepalooza on Saturday, June 29. _____________________________ Join us for Otsego Outdoors Paddlepalooza at Brookwood Point Conservation Area on Otsego Lake. This fun and free event will feature guided paddles, music, demonstrations, and more. This event marks the…
The CRISP Watershed Steward Program is offering a free community partners training session at the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Boathouse. The program will focus on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) identification, impacts, locations, and how to prevent AIS spread with decontamination methods and education. It will also introduce collecting data techniques and ensure that you…
Please note: This program is full. Walk leader, Margret Grebowicz lives locally and aims to broaden your understanding of mushrooms and inspire you to learn more. In early July we will be hunting for chanterelles plus other early summer goodies. The group will meet at the highest point of Vibbard Road, Cooperstown. Participants should dress…
Queer Outdoors Goodyear Paddle Join us at Portlandville Launch for a paddle to Goodyear Lake! 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 who needs…
Join OCCA for another morning of pulling invasive water chestnuts from Goodyear Lake! Meet at the New York State Fishing Access Site at Portlandville. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. If you’ve never seen water chestnut, don’t worry—we’ll show you what to look for and how to remove it.…