FESTIVAL—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “On the Trail of Art.” Stroll a forest gallery featuring art by local students and professionals, demonstrations, participation art, and strolling musicians. New this year: theater performances, a shorter trail and a crystal ball treasure hunt. Presented by the Butternut Valley Alliance at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, New Lisbon. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ButternutValleyAlliance/…
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The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris central schools. In addition, local artists with a connection to the Butternut Valley will exhibit their works. Strolling musicians, art demonstrations and “participation art” opportunities will also be part of the festival.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Seek Signs of Spring NATURE GROUP—Noon. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a fun day exploring the state forest and looking for signs of spring. This group, geared for homeschooled students but open to everyone, will look for signs of animals foraging, buds on trees, and see if anyone can spot the local beaver. Please dress for the weather. Meet at Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, Mount Vision. (607) 547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/homeschool-nature-day-texas-schoolhouse-state-forest/…
Oneonta Couple Sets Milestone in ‘Otsego Outdoors’ Challenges ONEONTALee Ann and Rick Myers of Oneonta recently completed the Otsego Outdoors Fall Octet Challenge, marking the 5,000th trek made by participants in the Otsego 2000, Otsego Land Trust and Otsego County Conservation Association-led activity. Since the Octet Challenges began in February 2021, Otsego Outdoors’ mission has been to provide a comprehensive and searchable listing of every publicly accessible trail in Otsego County, helping residents and visitors enjoy the natural beauty of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 1 Sounds Of Independence CELEBRATION – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mark Independence Day weekend with a muster of the militia and a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the village green at 1 p.m. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. www.farmersmuseum.org/Independence-Day-July-4th-Celebration WRITERS CAMP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join Jen and the HML Writers Group for a NaNoWriMo style weekly workshop. Jen will present prompts and other activities to get you writing. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut…