Events

Join the community at Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park for a day of crafts, music, food, books, and more to celebrate the summer season.  

For some of you this hike may be a repeat but that’s okay because now we can see what the trail looks like in early summer. Join OCCA to explore the trail along the bog, stopping to identify trees, play games and watch for birds. Note we will be meeting on the third Friday in…

Join the Unadilla Historical Association for a leisurely canoe trip on the Susquehanna River from Wells Bridge to Sidney featuring speakers on river ecology, river stewardship, Native American waterways, recreational river trails and much, much more. Breakfast,  Lunch at Muddy River Brewery, backpack, river trail markers provided. The cost is $50 per person, and the…

Let's get the trails at Basswood Pond State Forest ready for the summer. Join OCCA  for a hands-on volunteer training. We will be working to make a path through the clear cut. Please sign up using this form Meet at the Basswood Pond State Forest parking lot on Jacobs Road the north side of the…

Come join the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park for a fun fishing derby. Free registration upon arrival. Rain or shine

Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for a family hike at Gilbert Lake State Park. We will meet at the trailhead on Cabin Colony Road before hitting the trail. Our hike will take us to ponds, a beaver lodge and through thick forest, great for shade on a sunny afternoon. We will practice tree identification, hunt for…

Dr. Kiyoko Yokota, an associate professor in limnology at SUNY Oneonta will speak on June 21st at 7 pm giving a talk entitled, “What is a Healthy Lake?” She will cover basic lake ecology, covering both physical and biological factors that determine the quality of water found in a waterbody. Yokota’s research interests include phytoplankton…

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!). 2023 Free Fishing Days Schedule February 18-19 (President's Day Weekend) June 24-25 September 23 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) These…

Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems, has been staging a comeback in Goodyear Lake. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Register at occainfo.org Meet at the Fishing Access Site on NY…

Meet at the Goodyear Lake Waterway Access and join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a paddle or a hike. Please arrive by 9:45 for sign-in and announcements. Hike/paddle will commence at 10:00 and finish by noon. Hike/paddle Leaders Jim Austin 607 437-5734, Tom Austin 607-435-8107. Participating in this event counts…

Get your hands dirty at Mohican Farm! Join the Otsego County Conservation Association 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…

Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems, has been staging a comeback in Goodyear Lake. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Register at occainfo.org Meet at the Fishing Access Site on NY Route…

Join OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish for a mid-summer hike that will offer an excellent view of the valley below. Don’t let the July heat deter you, we will let the weather be our guide for how far and how fast we hike. This event is free and open to anyone. Please register using the form…

Come try your hand at painting, guided by a professional artist OR just come watch painters and stroll the gardens!   For more information, contact the Otsego Land Trust

The NY Flora Association and the Leatherstocking Botanical Society are collaborating to present a botanical training program pioneered by the NYFA. During the course of the afternoon participants will learn how to use identification keys, how to create their own keys and will learn the diagnostic features of a host of native tree species. Most…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club offers a guided hike every Tuesday. These hikes are open to all. Please contact the hike leader for more information. Details at https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/

Paddle and Picnic at Brookwood Point. Try out new equipment or stay dry and relax on shore. We will have a variety of kayaks and paddleboards to test out. Snacks will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own as well! Register using this form Participating in this event counts toward the Summer…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club offers a guided hike every Tuesday. These hikes are open to all. Please contact the hike leader for more information. Details at https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet Challenge  

Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems, has been staging a comeback in Goodyear Lake. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Register at occainfo.org Meet at the Fishing Access Site on NY Route…

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club offers a guided hike every Tuesday. These hikes are open to all. Please contact the hike leader for more information. Details at https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ Participating in this event counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet Challenge

Enjoy yoga on the beach at Glimmerglass State Park. Free, bring a mat or a towel.

Don’t let the dog days of summer keep you inside. Join Otsego County Conservation Association educator Shelby MacLeish at Basswood Pond for a walk through the newly maintained trails (thanks, Tom Walsh!). We will meet at the conservation road parking lot and explore the trees, wildlife, and water along the trail. The trail is often…

Outdoor Community Ropes Course at the Clark Sports Center features 19 elements with two levels 25′ and 38′ from the ground. The structure also includes a zip line. This one-of-a-kind structure is suitable for participants of all ability levels over the age of 12. Free for members of the Clark Sports Center, $20 for non-members,…

Come to the Otsego Lake Association Annual Gathering to find out about the State of Otsego Lake. Water quality, fish, no-wake buoys, and harmful algae blooms will be discussed. The event is free and open to the public At 8:30 am, there will be coffee, treats, merchandise sales and a silent auction The program will…

Join OCCA staff at Gilbert Lake State Park on Sunday, August 13th from Noon – 2pm. The staff will be there with a variety of watercraft that folks can learn about, try and get questions answered. OCCA will be demonstrating the following: Paddle Board, Sit-On-Top Kayaks (single and double), traditional kayak and canoe! We will…

Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a mushroom walk on August 13th at 2 pm.  Walk leader, Margret Grebowicz lives locally and aims to broaden your understanding of mushrooms and inspire you to learn more.  The group will meet on Vibbard Road, Cooperstown (right before it becomes a seasonal road).  Participants should dress for…

Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike at Clark Tower. Please arrive by 9:45 AM for announcements and sign-in. Hike to start at 10 AM and end around noon. See https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for contact information. Weekly guided hikes are open to the public.

Celia Oxley of the Otsego Master Gardeners of the Cornell Cooperative Extension will give a free presentation on ticks. Ticks impact all of us and our pets as well. Don't let ticks keep you from enjoying the outdoors. You'll learn more about: - Preventing tick bites - How to handle a tick bite - Pets…

The Otsego Land Trust presents Yoga in the Gardens. Please join yoga teachers Nicole and Erin for a Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Flow Class and a Therapeutic Sound Bath to benefit the historic Brookwood Point Garden. Participants can expect a 45-minute asana class in the garden followed by a crystal singing bowl sound bath. Healing with…

Volunteers are needed for the annual Susquehanna River Clean Up led by the Rotary Club of Cooperstown and the Cooperstown Lions Club. This year they will be cleaning up the stretch of river between the Susquehanna Bridge in Cooperstown south to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Volunteer jobs include walking in the water, picking up debris…