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SUMMARY:First Day Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided hike/ski/snowshoe around the Gilbert Lake trail or outer trails. Dress for the weather and wear smart footwear for outdoor activities\, there may be snow\, ice\, slush and/or mud. If we’ve had enough snow\, we’ll have the road around the lake snow-blown for easy walking. The fires will be roaring in the Briggs Pavilion to warm you up after your outdoor adventure. Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. \nMeet-up Location: Briggs Pavilion at Gilbert Lake\, Approximate distance of hike: 1-3 miles\, Leashed pets welcome.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/first-day-hike-at-gilbert-lake-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Gilbert Lake State Park\, 18 CCC Rd\, Laurens\, NY\, 13796\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike at the Rogers Center
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the new year with a hike along the trails at Rogers Center. Meet at our main parking lot and choose your hiking adventure: Easy – Channels Marsh Trail; Moderate – Adams Farm Trail; Challenging – Farm Tower. Friends of Rogers Staff\, and members of the Bullthistle Hiking Club lead the hikes. Registration not required.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/first-day-hike-at-the-rogers-center/
LOCATION:Rogers Environmental Education Center\, 2721 State Highway 80\, Sherburne\, New York\, 13460
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park
DESCRIPTION:Start off 2025 with a hike! \n  \nAfter checking in at the park office at 10:00am for swag/giveaways\, hikers will head towards the beach. From there\, they can hike the Beaver Pond Trail (0.5 mile easy walk). We will have a small bonfire near Beaver Pond and some hot cocoa. If you don’t want to hike on the Beaver Pond Trail\, we have other trails to check out. Please bring proper clothing\, footwear\, hiking poles and your camera! Meet-up Location: Glimmerglass State Park Office\, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles\, Leashed pets welcome.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/first-day-hike-at-glimmerglass-state-park-4/
LOCATION:Glimmerglass State Park\, 1527 County Highway 31\, Cooperstown\, NY\, 13326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
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SUMMARY:Herps of Otsego County talk
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a parade of frogs and salamanders crossing the road in early spring? Do you wonder where they’re going or why? If so\, please come to a workshop with OCCA and Elizabeth Bastiaans\, Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Oneonta! \nYou’ll get to know New York’s species of vernal pool breeding amphibians and how you can help them safely migrate from the forest to their breeding sites each spring\, while collecting valuable community science data on who’s migrating where! \nThis program is taking place at the Clark Sports Center in the community room. \nPlease register at occainfo.org 
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/herps-of-otsego-county-talk/
LOCATION:Clark Sports Center\, 124 Co Rd 52\, Cooperstown\, NY\, 13326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otsego County Conservation Association":MAILTO:coordinator@occainfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Day at Wilber Park
DESCRIPTION: Join OCCA for a relaxing winter stroll through Wilber Park! The snow and mud create an ideal backdrop for spotting animal tracks\, and we will explore the trails in winter. \nWe will meet at the Briggs Swimming Pool. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear supportive\, warm footwear. \nTo access Lower Wilber Park—From Center Street take the first left onto East Street. At the first light turn right onto Spruce Street. Lower Wilber Park entrance will be on your left. \nPlease register in advance at occainfo.org 
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/homeschool-nature-day-at-wilber-park/
LOCATION:Wilber Park\, Albert Morris Drive\, Oneonta\, New York\, 13820
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otsego County Conservation Association":MAILTO:coordinator@occainfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000
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SUMMARY:Birdability Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) on Friday\, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom\, for a presentation on Birdability’s initiatives to enhance access and inclusivity for birders with disabilities and other health challenges. \nCat Fribley\, Executive Director of Birdability.org\, and Virginia Rose\, founder of Birdability\, will delve into the organization’s mission\, providing a detailed exploration of its efforts to make birding more accessible and inclusive\, and how we all have a role. \nThis session will introduce the Birdability Map\, provide information about barriers and what helps create access for birders with disabilities and other health concerns\, and offer practical insights for creating accessible events and spaces. Attendees will gain actionable tips and tools to help create access and inclusion in their communities. \nThis program is provided free of charge and open to the public. Register at the following URL: https://tinyurl.com/y5hetdhp \nPresenter Bios \nCat Fribley (she/her) serves as the Executive Director of Birdability. With a rich background in nonprofit development\, a passion for birding\, and a steadfast commitment to disability rights\, she brings a unique perspective to this role. Cat’s journey into birding began in college\, where it became a source of mental health support and healing following a PTSD diagnosis. Over time\, a series of physical injuries and illnesses led her to seek adaptive ways to continue birding as a form of mindfulness and connection with nature\, despite limited mobility. Her experiences navigating accessible birding opportunities while traveling to all 50 states have made her especially attuned to the work of Birdability and the importance of the Birdability Map. She now resides in Iowa City\, IA\, with her wife and two indoor cats\, within a beloved community and among a variety of backyard birds. \n  \nVirginia Rose (she/her) fell off a horse at the age of 14 which resulted in a spinal cord injury. A wheelchair user ever since\, she began birding 17 years ago and discovered her best self in nature. She founded Birdabilty in 2018 and leads accessible Birdability outings for Travis Audubon and at birding festivals each year. As a retired high school English teacher\, she is passionate about bringing the same joy\, empowerment and community she found in birding and nature to others who have mobility challenges.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/birdability-presentation/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Annual Waterfowl Count
DESCRIPTION:The NY State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday\, January 19\, 2025. \nThe Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) covers Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River above Unadilla\, the Unadilla River\, and Cannonsville Reservoir and the W. Branch of the Delaware River. This effort involves surveying waterways where they can be viewed\, and identifying and counting ducks and geese. The totals are used by the Department of Environmental Conservation in managing these species over the upcoming year. \nAnyone interested in helping with the census\, please contact Andy Mason at (607) 267-8491\, or by email at AndyMason@earthling.net.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/annual-waterfowl-count/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
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SUMMARY:Get the Kids Out: Fortin Park
DESCRIPTION:Join OCCA for a holiday break at Fortin Park! If there’s snow\, we’ll have the opportunity to sled or build snow sculptures. If not\, we’ll explore the park and learn about the watershed and the animals that inhabit Fortin Park. It will be a fun day either way. We hope to see you there. \n  \nPlease sign up at occainfo.org
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/get-the-kids-out-fortin-park/
LOCATION:Fortin Park\, 101 Youngs Road\, Oneonta\, NY\, 13861\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T094500
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SUMMARY:Hike with ADK: Gilbert Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change\, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. \nHikes begin at 10 am\, with sign-in and announcements beginning at 9:45 am.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/hike-with-adk-gilbert-lake-state-park/
LOCATION:Gilbert Lake State Park\, 18 CCC Rd\, Laurens\, NY\, 13796\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T203000
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CREATED:20250109T211214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T211214Z
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SUMMARY:Naked Eye Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Join OCCA for a night of star gazing! \nThe skies of winter provide us with spectacular stars and constellations to view. At no other time of the year are there so many bright stars (stars with apparent magnitude less than 1) in the sky. Additionally planets Saturn & Venus may  be visible on the western horizon and mighty Jupiter and Mars will be visible as well. We plan a tour of some well known constellations and stars and discuss the myths and stories for which many are named. Then we will attempt to locate the most distant object the human eye can see without the aid of telescopes. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is located 2.5 million light years from Earth\, and it ought to be in prime viewing position for us on this evening. \nNo need to bring binoculars or telescopes\, this is “Naked Eye Astronomy”. Do bring a comfortable lawn chair\, warm clothes maybe even a blanket and gloves. \n\n\nWe will meet inside the workshop at Mohican Farm at 7:00 for a brief overview of what we hope to see. Please if you have any questions write them down so we can discuss. I have found that your Astronomy question is likely one which many other folks have as well. We then head outside and let our eyes acclimate for a glorious evening of star gazing. \nAfter the program\, which should last 45min. – an hour\, we will return inside for hot chocolate. \nStars are best viewed on a cloudless night. If the sky is overcast\, we will reschedule for Saturday\, January 25. \nSign up in advance with OCCA
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/naked-eye-astronomy-6/
LOCATION:Mohican Farm\, 7193 State Highway 80\, Springfield\, NY\, 13326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otsego County Conservation Association":MAILTO:coordinator@occainfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T120000
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CREATED:20241218T224231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T224231Z
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Survey Training
DESCRIPTION:Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a pest insect that is attacking and killing eastern hemlock trees throughout the east coast. In this workshop\, you will learn about the importance of hemlocks\, the natural history of HWA\, and how to search for and report findings of hemlock woolly adelgid\, and then participate in an actual survey of hemlock trees on the Clark Sports Center grounds. This will be an indoor/outdoor program\, so dress appropriately. \nPlease sign up at occainfo.org 
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-survey-training/
LOCATION:Clark Sports Center\, 124 Co Rd 52\, Cooperstown\, NY\, 13326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otsego County Conservation Association":MAILTO:coordinator@occainfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T113000
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CREATED:20250108T220133Z
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SUMMARY:Hike with ADK: Catella and Neahwa Parks
DESCRIPTION:Join the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a guided hike. Open to the public and free. Schedules hikes may change\, check https://susqadk.org/outing-schedule/ for latest updates. \nHikes begin at 10 am\, with sign-in and announcements beginning at 9:45 am.
URL:https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/hike-with-adk-catella-and-neahwa-parks/
LOCATION:Neahwa Park\, Bertus Lauren Drive\, Oneonta\, NY\, 13820\, United States
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