Conservation Education Center
Upcoming Events
River Cruises are back for Fall 2025! Use the calendar below to select your desired date and theme. 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.
Winter Tree ID with Heather Gulliford
at Brick Pond
Saturday, February 21st
11:00am
Are you curious to learn about your local tree species, but aren't sure how to identify them in winter without leaves?
Join Heather Gulliford from Tioga Soil & Water to learn how to identify our local tree species in winter! This program will begin at 11am with a short presentation, followed by a hike to identify the trees along our trails at Brick Pond.
Registration is required, and limited to 20 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.
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Ted the Tortoise's
26th Birthday Party
at the Waterman Center
Saturday, March 7th
1:00pm
Celebrate our ambassador tortoise Ted's 26th birthday!
Learn all about Ted, watch him eat a special birthday treat, and make a Ted-themed craft!
Waterman Conservation Education Center
403 Hilton Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
$10/person for non-members, $5 for Waterman Center members, and FREE for children under 5.