Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
Our Midwinter Mystery is back for Spring 2026! Use the calendar below to select your desired date and time. Also take a look through our regularly scheduled hikes and special events to plan your next outing. Please check back regularly for updates or follow us on social media for more frequent updates. Registration links can be found on the calendar or by scrolling through our event descriptions below.
Spring Water Bugs
at the Waterman Center
Saturday, May 23rd 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Stoneflies, caddisflies, and crayfish - oh my!
Have you ever wanted to find out what cool critters you can find living in the waters of a clear, rocky stream?
Join us on Saturday May 23rd at 1pm for Water Bugs at the Waterman Center!
Come collect & learn about the many insects & invertebrates that live in the waters of our stream!
Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended for this program. Nets, ID guides, and equipment for sorting insects will be provided. There will be a short hike out to the base of the stream, which will be our collection site.
This event is great for all ages.
This program is free for Waterman Center members, and
$5 for non-members.
Get to Know Brick Pond
History Hike
Saturday, May 30th 10:00am at Brick Pond
Join the Waterman Center as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and highlight our six local nature preserves! Learn about the history of Brick Pond, all the way back to the 1800s, how its bricks shaped the Village of Owego, and its current role as a wildlife refuge!
FREE for all participants in honor of our 50th anniversary!
Keep an eye out for more free history hikes with the Waterman Center!
Nature is Queer: Exploring Fluidity in Nature
A partner event between the Waterman Center and Cam's Magic Schoolbus
At the Waterman Center
Saturday, June 6th 11:00am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Pride Month with Waterman Conservation Education Center and Cam's Magic Schoolbus! In nature, gender and sexuality rarely fit neatly into strict rules or binaries. This hike will highlight members of our natural community that break the mold and traditional binaries, showing us how nature rarely gives it to you straight. We will discuss the diversity of gender and social systems in a variety of species, from slime molds to birds and beyond!
All are welcome, just be sure to bring sturdy footwear.
This program is FREE for Waterman Center members, with a suggested $5 donation or PWYC (pay what you can) for non-members.