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Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events

Sat, Nov 29
Sat, Nov 22
Tue, Nov 18Nov 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAHeather Gulliford is an AEM Specialist with Tioga Soil & Water CD. Learn about the common & not so common tree species in our region. She will go over ID tips and tricks, ethnobotanical uses, fun facts, & environmental benefits of our region’s trees & their relationship with other organisms.
Fri, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 01
Tue, Oct 28Susquehanna Series "Wildlife Rehabilitation: Our Role in Conservation" /Waterman Conservation Education CenterOct 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAAnna Garcia Llewellyn has been a licensed wildlife rehabber with NYSDEC for 7 years, as well as a licensed veterinary nurse at Cornell University. She will be presenting a rehabber’s goals, some of the things she takes care of, daily chores, and our role in conserving wildlife species around us.
Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMHiawatha Island & River Front Park, Hiawatha Island, Owego, NY 13732, USAEnjoy the beautiful fall foliage and spot wildlife during our October River Cruises. Take a trip along the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island with nature photographer and Boat Pilot Steve Brigode. River cruises typically last 1 hour and cost $40/person
Sat, Oct 25
Sat, Oct 18
Sat, Oct 18Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAEnjoy a boat ride around the island to truly understand its size, then we will dock for a guided hike around the island to learn more about the island’s history and importance to the area.
Sat, Oct 18
Sat, Oct 11Oct 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMBrick Pond, 526-576 E Front St, Owego, NY 13827, USACome join us for a beginner-friendly stationary birding event at our new observation platform at Brick Pond! This event is designed to be accessible for people with various disabilities; nondisabled people are welcome to attend as well.
Oct 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAEnjoy a boat ride around the island to truly understand its size, then we will dock for a guided hike around the island to learn more about the island’s history and importance to the area.
Multiple DatesSun, Oct 05
Oct 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAA live raptor show! This is your chance to see wild birds of prey like hawks and eagles up close! Meet some of Cornell's rehabilitated raptors at the Waterman Center and learn from expert handlers!


Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAA live raptor show! This is your chance to see wild birds of prey like hawks and eagles up close! Meet some of Cornell's rehabilitated raptors at the Waterman Center and learn from expert handlers!
Oct 03, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river are especially beautiful! Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island, giving you the perfect view of the sun setting as you return to the dock.
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