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Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
Jan 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAJoin whimsical, costumed guides for a winter-themed activity day at the Waterman Center! Can you imagine living outside all winter? Learn all about the fascinating ways that different animals adapt to the cold through a brief self-guided walk through the woods.- Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWaterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY 13732, USAJoin whimsical, costumed guides for a winter-themed activity day at the Waterman Center! Can you imagine living outside all winter? Learn all about the fascinating ways that different animals adapt to the cold through a brief self-guided walk through the woods.
Sat, Jan 03
Sat, Dec 06
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
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