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Winter Walk at Robert V. Riddell State Park

Peg Odell — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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)

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ADK hike

Peg Odell — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a hike every Tuesday, usually starting at 10 am. See http://www.susqadk.org/ for details. All welcome.

Jan. 7 Robert V. Riddell State Park

Jan 21 – Crumhorn Mt.

Jan 28 – S. Kortright-Hobart RailTrail

Feb 4 – Gilbert Lake St. Park

Feb 11 – Stamford-Hobart Rail Trail

Feb 18 – Bloomville Rail Trail

Feb 25 – Franklin Mt.

Mar 3 – Lower Riddell St. Park

Mar 10 – Fortin Park

Mar 17 – Arnold Lake

Mar 24 – Greenway, Oneonta

Mar 31 – Wilber Park, Oneonta

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First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

Otsego2000 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with an easy 1 – 1.5 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park. The park will supply warm beverages and snacks following the hike. Registration is not required but preferred. (607) 547-8662

Call ahead if heavy snow fall is forecasted.

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Hike at Emmons Pond Bog Preserve

Otsego2000 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, June 16 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Member and local Environmental Educator, Chris DeCesare will lead a walk to observe the plants and animals of Emmons Pond Bog Preserve. This property is managed by the Nature Conservancy and includes meadow, woods, and wetland areas to explore. We’ll discuss the plants that grow specifically in a bog environment and look for signs of birds and other animals in the field and forest as we make our way around the 1.4 mile trail.

Binoculars and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Meet at the Preserve entrance on White Hill Road. For additional details, contact Chris DeCesare at 607-244-5496 or chris.decesare444@gmail.com.

Free hike, but you need to register with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society.

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