Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
We are happy to provide our regularly scheduled hikes along with special events. Please check back regularly for updates or follow us on social media for more frequent updates.
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Outdoor Yoga & Sound Bath
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Saturday July 5th, 2025
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
10:00am
Join Ramona Lena for a mini yoga class at the center, then hike about a half mile into the woods to join Grace Antonakos for a sound bath in nature!
$15/person (50% proceeds to Waterman)
Register on our website or email Ramona:
Water Bugs
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Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 am
at the Waterman Center
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 August 9th at 11am 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.
A Summer Walk
in the Woods
Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 am
SVMS Fungi Foray
Join members of the Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society (SVMS) as we hold a foray and walk with attendees through some of the wooded areas on and off the trails at the Waterman Center in Apalachin New York. Learn about fungal habitats, how to gather fungi for identification purposes, and where and when to look for fungi. We hope to gather a variety of species and will bring our finds back to display outside on the picnic tables. A question and answer session will take place after the walk.
$5/person at the door
Free for Waterman Center Members & SVMS Members
This is a rain or shine event, so dress appropriately. Consider hiking shoes or boots as there may be wet areas. Bring your enthusiasm, your water bottle and/or a snack and a small basket for gathering, and a lawn chair for comfortable seating.
Car pool if at all possible. We hope to see you there!
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Ted the Tortoise
at Binghamton Porchfest
Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY 13905
Saturday, August 31st, 11:00am - 2:00 pm
Visit our ambassador tortoise Ted at Binghamton Porchfest!
Ted will be at the Porchfest Kids Village at Recreation Park from 11am to 2pm.
This event is free and open to all. The kids village will feature a fun‐filled mix of crafts, games, music, and hands‐on activities designed just for kids and families.
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Donate Items
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We will accept clean, reusable items for sale.
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No clothing, no electronics.
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Lamps and appliances must be in working order.
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Donation days will be August 18th and 20th 3pm-7pm and August 22nd 9am-12pm
Volunteer
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Before the event: Help us collect, organize, clean, and price donated items.
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Day of the event: Help our sellers find their locations, direct traffic, shuttle sellers (whose cars will be parked at the Marshland Road Preserve), help us sell donated items.
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After the event: Help us clean up, deliver unsold items to local thrift shops.
Waterman Center's
Community Yard Sale
Waterman Conservation Education Center
403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin, NY, 13732
Saturday, September 6th
9am - 3pm
Join us for our "barn-raiser" community fundraiser! We will have several households selling items both inside and outsdie, as well as selling our own items.
Become a Seller
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As Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Donors, you are the first to be invited to reserve a location to sell your items—outside or inside!
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$8: a space on the lawn ($10 for non-members)
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$12: a spot under the pavilion ($15 for non-members)
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$16: a place inside the Center ($20 for non-members)
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Additionally, we will have a limited number of FREE table reservations (one per person; first-come, first-serve).
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All options will be made available to the general public starting Monday, July 28th. Note: Tables not reserved by July 28th will be available to non-members for $5.
Contact us to volunteer, reserve a spot, donate items
or if you have any questions by
emailing info@watermancenter.org or calling 607-625-2221