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Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
Sat, Nov 07
Sat, Nov 07
Multiple DatesSun, Nov 08Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAExplore a unique Southern Tier historic site while ensconced by crisp fall air and colorful leaves. 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.
Fri, Nov 13Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAJoin us for Waterman's annual Night Hike! Learn all about nocturnal wildlife & our own adaptations for the dark. Registration required, see full information below. Suitable for ages 12 & up.
Tue, Nov 17Susquehanna Series: "Overwintering Insects and How You Can Help Them Complete Their Life Cycle" /Waterman Conservation Education CenterNov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAInsect enthusiast & CCE Nature Educator Colleen Wolpert will be presenting "Overwintering Insects and How You Can Help Them Complete Their Life Cycle". Learn what you can do to improve habitat for local butterflies, moths, fireflies, flower flies and more.
Tue, Nov 24Nov 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAJoin us for Waterman's annual Night Hike, with a special 2nd session on the full moon due to high demand! Learn all about nocturnal wildlife & our own adaptations for the dark. Registration required, see full information below. Suitable for ages 12 & up.
Fri, Nov 27- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 31Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAAutumn on the island is magical! Explore a historic site while ensconced by crisp fall air and colorful leaves. 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.
Oct 31, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river against an ever-changing backdrop of colorful leaves.
Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USASunsets on the river set the foliage ablaze with color and during 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.- Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river against an ever-changing backdrop of colorful leaves.
- Multiple DatesSun, Oct 18Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAAutumn on the island is magical! Explore a historic site while ensconced by crisp fall air and colorful leaves. 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 DatesSat, Oct 17Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAAutumn on the island is magical! Explore a historic site while ensconced by crisp fall air and colorful leaves. 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, Oct 17- Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMHiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAGet up early! Wildlife tends to be most active in the early morning. Join our naturalists for a boat ride as you discover the many species that frequent the river against an ever-changing backdrop of colorful leaves.
Sat, Oct 10- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 03Oct 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMWaterman Boat Launch at River Front Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAAutumn on the island is magical! Explore a historic site while ensconced by crisp fall air and colorful leaves. 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, Oct 03
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