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

Little People, Big People
October 10, Thursday, 1 pm
 Melissa will help your child collect leaves, identify them, and make a wonderful picture. Find out why leaves are so important. Designed for preschool children, 3 and 4 years old and an accompanying adult. $2 members, $3 non-members.

Fall Foliage Breakfast on Hiawatha Island
October 13, Sunday, 9-11am
 Climb aboard the Susquehanna Shuttle for a ride to Hiawatha Island, the Jewel of the Susquehanna. Once there, view some of this area's most spectacular fall foliage and explore this unique historical site and wildlife refuge. Enjoy a big, farm-style breakfast. Reservations required. $17 adult members, $20 adult non-members. 1/2 price for children ages 5 - 12; free for children under 5

Little People, Big People
October 17, Thursday, 1 pm
 Explore why some trees change colors and lose their leaves in the fall. $2 members, $3 non-members

Spiders
October 19, Saturday, 6:30 pm
 Learn what makes these creepy creatures so special. Naturalist Jeanne Peterson will explain their unique lifestyle and show slides of local arachnids. $2 members, $3 non-members.

Full Moon Hike
October 21, Monday, 6:30 pm
 Watch the Harvest Moon rise over the hills. Bring a flashlight. Fun for the whole family. Free for members, $2 non-members.

Volunteer Naturalist Meeting
October 23, Wednesday, 9:30 am
 Find out what's happening and how you can help. Coffee and a morning snack will be provided.

Little People, Big People
October 24, Thursday, 1 pm
 Children will learn why flowers are so special and beautiful. $2 members, $3 non-members.

Halloween Hikes
October 25, Friday, 6-8:30pm
October 26, Saturday, 4-8:30pm
 Come out and talk to the animals Candlelit hikes in Waterman woods leave every 10 minutes to meet forest creatures such as ladybugs, cardinals, and rabbits. There will be a storyteller at the bonfire, face painting for the kids, food, and lots more. Call early to reserve your spot. $4 members, $6 non-members. No charge for children under 2.

Creatures from Brick Pond
October 26, Saturday, 7 pm
Brick Pond in Owego
 Thrills and chills abound in this fearful night as groups hike around Brick Pond in Owego to see what scare lurks at the next bend. Designed for teens to adults.

Little People, Big People
October 31, Thursday, 1 pm
 Melissa will explain why plants produce fruits, nuts, and berries. Special project is making a jack-o-lantern. Designed for preschool children (3 and 4 years old) and an accompanying adult. $2 members, $3 non-members.