Community Press, December 2003

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

Little People, Big People
Tuesdays & Fridays, 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. Cost is $2 members, $3 non-members.

Tracking Class
December 6, Saturday, 1-3 pm
 Learn how to identify animal tracks and what signals animals leave behind. This two-part class will include indoor instruction as well as an outdoor hike where you can practice your new skill. Reservations required. $4 members, $7 non-members.

Full Moon Hike
December 8, Monday, 6:30 pm 
 Enjoy a hike with a naturalist and see the full moon rise over the hills. Bring a flashlight. $1 members, $3 non-members.   

Winter Tree Identification
December 13, Saturday, Noon - 2pm
 As you snowshoe on Waterman Center trails (weather permitting), you and a naturalist will identify trees. $5 members, $10 non-members. Space is limited, call to reserve your place. 

Children's Holiday Camp
December 29, 30, 31, 9 am - 3 pm
 Children ages 5 - 10 will do fun things inside and outside (build snow people, go sledding, learn to cross-country ski or snowshoe, enjoy cocoa and do crafts, watch a movie and eat popcorn!). Bring your lunch. $20 per day per child for members, $30 non-members. Pre-registration required.

Cross Country Skiing Class
December 27, Saturday, 10 am - Noon
 Bring your own skis or rent. Weather permitting. $5 members, $10 non-members with ski rental. $3/$6 without rental. Pre-registration required.

Happy New Year
December 31, 7 pm - midnight
 Waterman Center will celebrate the New Year at First Night in downtown Binghamton. Waterman Center will be at the Binghamton High School. The dreamcatchers that were made last month will be on display along with one of the resident raptors.


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