Waterman Conservation Education Center is at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY (607) 625-2221 Call Waterman Center to register for these programs.
Moolight
Hikes
This winter, naturalists will lead
moonlight walks in the woods as the weather permits. Watch the moon rise
over the hills with the whole family. This month, call Waterman Center
for available nights and to register. Free for members, $3 non-members.
Little People/Big
People
January 16, Tuesday, 10 am-Noon
Little people and their big people
are invited to join naturalist Susannah Krysko for the first of the year
program just for you. Children will enjoy activities, crafts, and Waterman's
unique beaver lodge exhibit where they can crawl inside and experience
life in a beaver lodge. Dress warmly and be prepared to have fun. $3 for
members, non-members $5.
How to Take
Great Nature Photographs
January 20, Saturday, 2-3 pm
Join naturalist photographer Rick
Marsi as he shares his most compelling photographs and the particular shooting
techniques exemplified by each. Rick has been a successful nature photographer
for more than 25 years. Learn where, when, and how to shoot various seasonal
phenomena and techniques such as isolating the subject, creating captivating
focal points, the importance of perspective, maximizing design elements,
and the importance of light. All are welcome - beginners to advanced amateur
photographers. $3 for members, $5 non-members.
Calls
of the Wild
January 27, Saturday, 7 pm
Volunteer Naturalist Harold Johnson
will teach calling techniques to attract all sorts of animals. Learn why
we call and why animals respond, when to call, and when not to. Ages 9
and up. $3 for members, non-members $5.
Tracks &
the Art of Seeing
February 3, Saturday, 10-11am
Join naturalist Scott MacDonald
and look for animal tracks in the forest. Step back in time to the days
when knowing the signs of animals told you if you were hunting the animal
or the animal was following you. Take home a track book you will make in
the class. $3 for members, $5 non-members.
Cross Country
Ski & Snow Shoe Rental
Mon-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4
Waterman Center rents cross country
skis and snow shoes for use on their own trails. It is best to call ahead
at 625-2221 to make sure your size is available. The price is $2/hour for
members, $3/hour for non-members.
Nature
Store
Mon-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4
Shop for special items and gifts
in the Interpretive Center at Waterman. The store has many specialty items
such as birdhouses, blue bird box kits, feeders, books, children's finger
and hand puppets as well as Hiawatha Island sweatshirts.