The Community Press, Tioga County, NY, July 2005


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

• Little People/Big People
Tuesdays, 10 - 11 am
 Features short stories, nature walks and crafts. Little people, ages 3 and 4, are asked to bring a big person to share in the adventure. Registration Required $2 members, $3 non-members.

• Tuesday Night Bingo!
Tuesdays, 7 - 10 pm (doors open 6pm)
 Cash prizes. All paper. Proceeds benefit the Waterman Center. $3 admission.

• Second Saturday Hike
July 9, Saturday, 11am to Noon
  Join a naturalist for a general hike and see what the natural world is doing. Feel free to bring your lunch for after the hike. $3 members, $5  non-members

• Volunteer Meeting
July 13,  Wednesday, 9:30 pm
 Learn how you can have fun and help at the same time.

• Walk Thru Time
July 23, Saturday, 10am - 4 pm 
Hiawatha Island
 Take a trip back in time as you travel across the Susquehanna on the pontoon boat.  Explore Hiawatha Island and enjoy "living history" demonstrations from the Victorian Era, Post Civil War, Post Revolutionary War Era, and others. See blacksmithing, wool spinning, tinsmithing, weaving, log shaping and much more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. $8 members, $15 non-members, children 6-12 half price, children 5 & younger admitted free. 

• Susquehanna River Paddle
July 30, Saturday, 9 am 
 Enjoy a paddle down the Susquehanna River with experienced guides. Paddle at a leisurely pace observing wildlife and birds. No experience necessary, just an adventurous spirit. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring water & a snack. Kayak rental included. Space is limited, reserve early. $25 members, $35 non-members.

• Forest Inventory & Analysis
July 30, Saturday, 9am - 12 Noon
 Join members of the USDA Forest Service to learn how forest resources across the United States are inventoried.  Learn what techniques are used, what type of data is gathered and how that information is put to use when tracking the diverse and dynamic forests of the Northeast. $5 members,  $8 non-members. Reservations recommended.


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