Waterman Center - August Programs
The Fred L. Waterman Conservation Education Center is located at 403 Hilton
Road, Apalachin. For more information, contact the center at (607) 625-2221.
River/Island Tours
August, Fri, Sat, and Sunday
7am, Noon, and 6pm
A guided cruise aboard the Susque- hanna Shuttle. River tour - 7am & 6pm from the Marshland Road Riverfront Park, $7.50 members, $10 non-members. Three-hour river tour with a stop on Hiawatha Island - Noon, $9 members, $12 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Additional tours can be arranged for groups.
Little People/Big People
August 7, 14, 21, 28, Thursdays
10:30am & 1:30pm
Three and four year olds may bring along a Big Person to enjoy this discovery program. Register for either the morning or afternoon session. $12 members, $16 non-members.
River Trail Cookout
August 9, Saturday
(Call center for times)
Meet the Waterman staff at Sam's Club for a cookout to raise money for the new Susquehanna River Trail Guide. All funds raised will be used to help produce this new and fun booklet. Call the center for more details.
Exploring Ecosystems
August 11 - 15, 9:30am-3pm
During this week of summer camp, the 5-12 year olds will learn about different ecosystems from around the world. Reservations required. $75 members, $85 non-members.
Waterman Day at Barnes & Noble
August 16, Saturday, 9am-9pm
Visit Barnes & Noble Bookstore for a special treat. Throughout the day, Waterman staff and volunteers will tell stories and more. All purchases on this day will result in a donation to the center.
Weekend Little & Big People
August 16, Saturday, 10:30-Noon
A Saturday session of the popular discovery program for three and four year olds. Reservations
required. $5 members, $8 non-members
Beavers of Brick Pond
August 17, Sunday, 2pm
Naturalist Eileen Shatara will lead visitors on a tour of discovery in this very special wetland. Located in Owego, this wetland is home to many special animals. Reservations requested. Free for members, $2 non-members.
Wildlife Conservation
August 18-22, Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3pm
During this session of summer day camp, the children will learn about being a wildlife refuge manager. For 5-12 year olds, $75 members, $85 non-members.
Return of Arachniphobia
August 23, Saturday, 1pm
Tarantulas, house spiders, and lots of other special guests will be on hand to entertain and educate you. Free for members, $2 for non-members.
Family Nature Hike
August 24, Sunday, 2pm
Bring your family out for a trek through the woods and meadows and explore the wonders of Waterman Center that few people ever see. Reservations suggested. Free for members, $2 non-members.
Wet -N- Wild
August 25-29, Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3pm
The final week of summer day camp. The children will explore life in creeks, swamps, and rivers. Prepare to get wet! Reservations required. $75 members, $85 non-members.
Brick Pond Behind the Scenes
August 31, Sunday, 2pm
Naturalist Eileen Shatara will lead a special tour of this special wetland. Brick Pond is home to many unique species and needs to be carefully managed. Reservations required. Free for members, $2 non-members.
Walk Through Time
September 6, Saturday, 10am-4pm
An encore production of a look at local history. Tours leave from the Marshland Road site and travel back in time to Historic Hiawatha Island. Reservations are suggested. $7.50 members, $10 non-members.