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.
Midwinter Mystery: The Uninvited Guest
at Waterman Conservation Education Center
February 21st - April 12th
Friday and Saturdays
3:00pm - 5:00pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Visit the Waterman Center for an immersive adventure designed for 4-8 people. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and race the clock to discover the outdoor critters that have wandered into the center! The Waterman Center welcomes many guests, but sometimes outdoor critters find their way inside. Your group will have 1 hour to discover which animal is trapped in the center and set it free!
Designed for adults, teens, and families. Children aged 16 and under require adult supervision. We recommend that at least one adult participate with groups of children aged 11 and under. We recommend groups of 4-8 people, but smaller groups are still welcome.
Want to schedule a weeknight evening? Have a group larger than 8? Have any questions?
Call the Waterman Center at (607) - 625 - 2221 or email info@watermancenter.org
Please order your tickets at least three days in advance. Ticket sales close Fridays at 1:00 pm for that weekend's sessions.
Sundays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pricing
$50 for the first 4 participants.
$5 for each additional participant.
$0 for adult chaparone (not participating).
To purchase tickets use button below and select the date/time you want, or use the calendar above to select a specific date and time first.
Wildlife Tracking with Jay
at the Waterman Center
Saturday, March 28th
10:00am-1:00pm
How do you tell the difference between fox and coyote tracks, or deer rubs and porcupine chews?
Join wildlife tracker Jay to learn how to identify the tracks and other signs left behind by the many animals that live along the Waterman Center's trails! This program will begin at 10am and we plan to be out on the trails until 1pm.
Registration is required, and limited to 15 participants.
Waterman Conservation Education Center
403 Hilton Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
$5/person for non-members and FREE for Waterman Center members.
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Ducks of Brick Pond
Saturday, April 4th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wood ducks, mallards, teals and... wigeon? Are you excited about the spring thaw and ready to welcome our many migratory water birds back to Brick Pond? Join naturalist Michelle for an exploration of the many duck species that call Brick Pond home. This program will primarily take place at our observation deck, with an optional walk along part of the trail around the pond to get closer views of the more distant ducks.
Sturdy footwear is highly recommended as the trails may be muddy. Binoculars are recommended but not required, as we will have a spotting scope available to view distant birds from the observation platform.
Registration is required, and limited to 15 participants.
Carpooling is encouraged as parking at this location is limited.
Brick Pond
546 E Front St
Owego, NY 13827
$5/person for non-members and FREE for Waterman Center members.
Rick Marsi Presents: Birds!
Saturday, April 11th 11:00am - 12:00pm
From a tiny hummingbird to a 20-pound strutting Tom turkey, wild birds intrigue and inspire us. Rick Marsi has been watching and photographing them for more than five decades. Come along with him as he describes his favorites in this who’s-who of local birds and beauties from around the world. Informative as well as eye-catching, “Birds!” explores the lives of hawks, owls, shorebirds and herons, along with popular backyard songbirds. During the program, Rick shares interesting facts about all of them. You’ll also learn how to identify birds in the field, tell them by their calls and attract them to yards and bird feeders.
Waterman Conservation Education Center
403 Hilton Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
$5/person for non-members and FREE for Waterman Center members.
Waterman Center's Earth Day Birthday
Saturday, April 18th
at the Peacemaker's Stage
7 Court St. Binghamton, NY
The Waterman Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary!!
Join us for our Earth Day Birthday in downtown Binghamton, April 18th, starting at noon with an Earth Day Market, with performances to follow. Oblivion will be offering flash tattoos, piercings, and more in conjunction with the event.
In addition to Waterman's celebrations, the event will highlight our community through local businesses, organizations, and artisans.
When:
12pm - 3pm Earth Day Market
3pm - 5pm Nature-Inspired Drag Show
6pm - 9pm Bands: Magenta and Green Creeks
Where: Peacemaker Stage, 7 Court Street, Binghamton, NY
Learn more about the work Waterman does to provide nature education to the community and conserve natural areas. This event is a fundraiser and will have basket raffles and donation stations; a portion of the proceeds from Oblivion's flash bash will go toward Waterman.
Stay tuned for more information about participating vendors, organizations, and entertainers.
Susquehanna Presentation Series
Dani Collins Wood:
How to Cohabitate with Wildlife and Why
at the Waterman Center
Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00pm
Join us for presentations by local experts about different aspects of the Susquehanna River!
Our spring presentation will be on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at the Waterman Center. Dani Collins Wood will be presenting How to Cohabitate with Wildlife and Why. Learn about the benefits of coexisting with our backyard wildlife, and how learning to live with wildlife rather than eradicate or drive them away benefits both humans and wildlife.
Dani is a retired Elementary school teacher from Windsor who grew up enjoying wildlife and is passionate about helping others understand the importance of respecting all life and nature. She is a licensed NYS wildlife rehabilitator who runs a rehabilitation facility out of her home and does educational visits with ambassador animals in the community. She rehabilitated and released over 125 animals last year and is currently working towards her falconry license.
$5/person for non-members and FREE for Waterman Center members.