Waterman Center

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

Little People/Big People

March 9, 16, 23, 30, Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

All three- and four-year-olds and their "big people" are invited to join Naturalist Lisa Rodgers for a weekly nature class. They will play games, make crafts, go on hikes, and explore the natural world. No siblings, please. $12 members, $16 non-members. Registration required.

Green Salve Class

March 8, Wednesday, 1pm

Patty Hitt will share a Native American recipe taught to her by a Cherokee Medicine person. Green salve can be used for everything from broken bones to rashes.

Naturalist Club Walk

March 15, Wednesday, 9:30-11am The Broome County Naturalist Club will hold their weekly weed walk at Waterman Center. This hike will be led by Executive Director, Eileen Shatara.

Full Moon Hike

March 20, Monday, 6:15pm Sign up early for this popular hike. This full moon falls on the last day of winter. Greet the spring with the rising moon. $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Registration required.

Tracing for Kids

March 26, Sunday, 1-2:30pm

Children who are five- to ten-years-old are invited to learn tracks and track patterns of local animals, play games, make track books, and go out into the woods to test their skills. Dress for the weather. $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Registration required.

Volunteer Meeting

March 28, Tuesday, 9-10am

Each month, the volunteer naturalists will be sharing their knowledge of different subjects. In March, they will be talking about working with older children. New volunteers are always invited. Coffee and pastries provided.

Waterman Center News

New Computer System

Thanks to a generous grant for $15,000 from the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation, Waterman Center can completely overhaul its outdated computer system. The center intends to purchase office management software, printers, and several new computers that will be linked to a central hub. This will enable far better coordination and planning of programs and increased efficiency.

About Waterman Center

Waterman Center's Conservation Education Center in Apalachin is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation. They operate four wildlife refuges that are open every day during daylight hours. Waterman Center's main site on Hilton Road in Apalachin is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the public.