Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
Our river cruises and boat trips to Hiawatha Island are back! 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.
River Cruises Are Back This Summer!!!
Fall Cruise Tickets are on Sale Now!!
Come be part of our tradition of celebrating the Susquehanna River and Hiawatha Island! Choose between morning or evening wildlife cruises or an afternoon excursion to Hiawatha Island for a historical tour. Don't miss your chance to enjoy one of these unique experiences while supporting conservation of this unique ecosystem!
Our boat is a 24-foot pontoon boat with a capacity of ten guests and two crew. Cruises depart from our landing at our Hiawatha Island and Riverfront Park on the western end of Marshland Road. Our property's entrance is the next driveway on the left after the Town of Owego boat launch and has a "Waterman Center Hiawatha Island and River Front Park" signpost. It can be easy to miss, so often the easiest way to get there is to copy these coordinates into your GPS choice: 42.083484, -76.202858 or search "Hiawatha Island and Riverfront Park" in google maps.
Use the Calendar Above or Click the "Choose Your Cruise" Button!
(You might need to choose from "other dates" under the "Time and Location" heading)
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Sound Mapping
at the Waterman Center
Saturday, August 29th
from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Relax in nature with the power of your senses! Sound mapping helps you practice listening and observational skills by drawing a map of the sounds you hear around you. Go on a short hike with our staff Naturalist and draw a map of the sounds you hear.
All ages are welcome. This event is great for sensory learning!
Registration is limited to 15 participants.
$5/person for non-members and FREE for Waterman Center members. Children under 5 are free.
