Waterman Center

The Fred L. Waterman Conservation Education Center is located at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, New York (607) 625-2221.

< Little People, Big People

October 6,13,20,27, 10:30-11:30am

Open to three- and four-year-olds and their adult chaperones. Naturalist Lisa Rodgers will explore weekly nature themes through hikes, games, stories, show and tell, and arts and crafts. Cost is $12 for members, $16 for non-members

< Fall Foliage Hike with Rick Marsi

October 16, Saturday, 9-11am

Rick Marsi will focus on fall trees and birds. For adults and children older than seven years. Bring binoculars. Rain or shine. $3 members, $5 non-members.

< Nature's Captive Moments

October 17, Sunday, 1pm

Jeannette and Cutler Baldwin, lifetime birders and nature photographers, will show slides of butterflies, insects, amphibians, and birds.

< Halloween Hike

October 22 & 23, Fri & Sat, 6-9pm

Animals come out and talk with you as you walk on candle-lit trails. Bonfire, face painting, arts and crafts, concession stand. Come in costume! Last hike leaves at 8:30 pm. $3 members, $4 at door; $4 non-members, $5 at door.

< Full Moon Hike

October 24, Sunday, time TBA

Join Naturalist Lisa Rodgers for a moonlit hike. Free for members, $2 for non-members.

< Volunteer Meeting

October 26, Tuesday, 9-10am

There are many volunteer opportunities at Waterman. Coffee and snack provided at the meeting.