Community Press, July 2003

Waterman Center 
Waterman Conservation Education Center is
at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY   (607) 625-2221

Little People, Big People
Tuesdays, 9-10:30 am, 1-2:30 pm
 Little People, Big People is a nature program for 3- and 4-year-olds and an accompanying adult. Each week has a different theme. $2 members, $3 non-members. Pre-registration  required.

2003 Summer Day Camp
Weekly, 9 am - 3 pm
 This year's camp promises to be bigger and better than ever. Come spend the day hiking the trails, playing games in the field, and exploring the stream and forest. Dates and themes for July include: July 7-11 Native American Heritage Week, July 14-18 Incredible Invertebrates, July 21-25 Wet ‘N' Wild, July 28-August 1 Birds of a Feather. Cost is $85 per week for members, $95 non-members. Space is limited, Call to register.

Walk Through Time
July 12 & 13, 10 am - 4 pm 
 Take a trip back in time as you travel across the Susquehanna on the center's pontoon boat. Explore Hiawatha Island and enjoy "living history" encampments from the Victorian Era, Post Civil War Era, Post Revolutionary War Era and more. See craft demonstrations of soap making, wool spinning, blacksmithing, and weaving. Food and beverages are available for purchase. $8 members, $10 non-members, half-price for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. $30 for a family.

Waterman Music Festival
August 9, Saturday, starting at Noon
at Casey's Crossing, Apalachin
 Some of the best musicians in the Southern Tier will donate their time and talent for the benefit of Waterman Center. Bring your musical instrument for those impromptu jam sessions. Children's activities will be available from Noon to 6:00 pm. The Smokehouse Restaurant will provide food at the concession. Casey's Crossing is Waterman Center's boat launch near the west end of Marshland Road in Apalachin.


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