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Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
Fri, Aug 07Aug 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river are especially beautiful, and during summer evenings, the riverbank is a hub of activity! Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island, spotting wildlife and giving you the perfect view of the sun setting as you return to the dock.
Sat, Aug 08Aug 08, 2026, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning, especially during the heat of the summer. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river
Sat, Aug 08Aug 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMOwego, 526-576 E Front St, Owego, NY 13827, USAJoin us on Saturday, August 8th at 11am for Water Bugs at Brick Pond. Come collect & learn about the many insects that live in the waters of Brick Pond! Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended for this program. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event.
Multiple DatesSat, Aug 08Aug 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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, Aug 09Aug 09, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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.
- Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river are especially beautiful, and during summer evenings, the riverbank is a hub of activity! Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island, spotting wildlife and giving you the perfect view of the sun setting as you return to the dock.
- Aug 15, 2026, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning, especially during the heat of the summer. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river
- Multiple DatesSun, Aug 16Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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.
- Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river are especially beautiful, and during summer evenings, the riverbank is a hub of activity! Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island, spotting wildlife and giving you the perfect view of the sun setting as you return to the dock.
- Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning, especially during the heat of the summer. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river
Sat, Aug 22- Multiple DatesSat, Aug 22Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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, Aug 23Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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.
- Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river are especially beautiful, and during summer evenings, the riverbank is a hub of activity! Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Susquehanna and around Hiawatha Island, spotting wildlife and giving you the perfect view of the sun setting as you return to the dock.
- Aug 29, 2026, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning, especially during the heat of the summer. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river
- Multiple DatesSat, Aug 29Aug 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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, Aug 30Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAThis is your chance to be part of Owego's tradition of celebrating the summer on Hiawatha Island! Enjoy 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, Aug 01Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAFrom chipmunks to salamanders to butterflies to mushrooms, it’s summer and nature is ALIVE! Explore the flora and fauna of the Waterman Center’s trails on a hike with naturalist Michelle. Registration is required.
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