Waterman Conservation Education Center

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The Waterman Conservation Education Center in Apalachin, NY is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation. Waterman operates four wildlife refuges that are open everyday during daylight hours. Waterman's main site on Hilton Road, is open weekdays from 9 to 4, Saturday from 10 to 4 for the public. Closed on Sundays.

403 Hilton Road / Apalachin, NY 13732 Phone: 607-625-2221

Email: info@watermancenter.org

Invest in a Custom Engraved Stepping Stone

Waterman Center is taking orders for engraved stepping stones that will be placed on Waterman Center's Walkway on Hilton Road.

Stepping Stone honoring Waterman Center’s Volunteers

Click HERE for more information on leaving your name in stone.

Click HERE if you are a business and want more information on leaving your business name in stone.

Directions to Waterman Center:
From New York Route 17 (future 86), take exit 66, Apalachin. Follow signs to Route 434. Turn right onto Route 434 and travel 1.5 miles. Turn left on Hilton Road. Go to top of the hill, the Center is on the left.

The Waterman Conservation Education Center manages four sites in the Tioga County area and one site in the Broome County area. Click on the map to visit the Hilton Road location, Hiawatha Island, Brick Pond or Apalachin Marsh. Click on the The Glen link above to visit The Glen.

Waterman Center is a member agency of Tioga County United Way.

Click on the Amazon or Shops for Museums logo above to learn about the fundraiser for the Waterman Center or click on our nature store link on this page.