Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. All ADK Chapter hikes are open to the public. They encourage anyone interested in joining the club to come for a hike or two and see what they are all about. Meet at 9:45 am, hike begins at 10:00 am.…
Come enjoy an open house at the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary on Franklin Mountain, just outside of Oneonta. The event is free and open to the public. At 10 a.m., a Franklin Hawk Watch counter will conduct a workshop on how to identify flying raptors. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a trail walk through…
Fall Foliage Paddle from Portlandville Launch Join us at Portlandville Launch for a paddle towards Crumhorn Launch! 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…
Stroll through the Clark Tower Trails with OCCA Tower Trails with OCCA educator Shelby MacLeish. We will enjoy a guided walk to observe nature's changes during fall while enjoying the crisp autumn air. Hope to see you there. More information at occainfo.org
Come out and explore the Parslow Road Conservation Area for a fall hike on the school conference day in October. We will explore the varied ecosystems, tromp over the boardwalks, and catch some fall colors. Register in advance at occainfo.org
The Family Service Association will host a Mud Run, an obstacle race for all ages, shapes and sizes at Waterhill Farm in Oneonta. This 5K run will take you around the beautiful Waterhill Farm and have you climbing unique obstacles, practice your balance across waist deep water, and jumping over fire! Run, walk, crawl and…
Thank you for being an OCCA member! Let us treat you to a day at Gilbert Lake State Park as a show of appreciation! We will offer short hikes around the lake, fun children's activities, and lots of free and delicious food for everyone. Trails may be muddy so bring shoes you are okay with…
OCCA’s popular mushroom walks are back! Join us for an enlightening expedition led by local forager, Shane Gardner, as we explore the lush forests at College Camp in Oneonta. During this immersive two-hour session, Shane Gardner will guide participants through the fundamentals of mushroom foraging, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for mycology. The walk…
Join members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. All ADK Chapter hikes are open to the public. They encourage anyone interested in joining the club to come for a hike or two and see what they are all about. Meet at 9:45 am, hike begins at 10:00 am.…
Help the Otsego Land Trust close out the gardens at Brookwood for the winter. Tasks include: putting away sculptures wrapping fountains taking care of the gardens Come for the whole time, or any amount of time you can spare. Sign up at https://otsegolandtrust.org/events/brookwood-garden-end-of-season-volunteer-day
Enjoy the 2ish mile loop at Basswood Pond State Forest in Burlington with OCCA Program Director, Jeff O’Handley. Trail volunteers have been hard at work keeping the trails open and clear for our enjoyment. We’ll traverse mixed deciduous forest, spruce plantations, a regenerating clear cut, and more! Meet at the small parking area on Basswood…
Grab your Halloween mask, the family and come out to run or walk the Coop Loop. The race offers a 3 mile run/walk or you can double up on the same course for the 10k. The course takes you through the village of Cooperstown and is mostly flat with the exception of a half mile…
The skies of autumn provide us with a nice assortment of stars and constellations to view. Additionally rising on the eastern horizon, the Summer Triangle asterism will still be visible too. We plan a tour of some well known constellations and stars and discuss the myths and stories for which many are named. We will…
Join OCCA for a hike to Mud Lake in Robert V. Riddell State Park! The Mud Lake trail is a 5+ mile out and back trail in the southern portion of the park. The trail has a significant elevation change to the top and passes through several forest types, a waterfall, and Mud Lake, a…
