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Upcoming Events

We are happy to provide our regularly scheduled hikes along with special events. Please check back regularly for updates or follow us on social media for more frequent updates.

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Beginner's Guide to Butterflies and Moths Session 2
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Spring into Birding

Saturday, April 19th
11:00am - 12:00pm

Join our naturalist Michelle for our first spring bird hike of the year. Spring is a great time for birding, as we welcome back our migratory bird species.


This program is FREE for Waterman Center members & children under 5,  and $5 for non-members.

Registration is not required for this event, but is appreciated.

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The Susquehanna Series
LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7PM

 

Join us for every month for a new presentation by local experts about different aspects of the Susquehanna River! Our fourth presentation will be Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Waterman Center. Join Dr. Victor Lamoureux, Department of Biology Professor at Suny Broome, for Turtles of the Susquehanna. In 2006, a population of northern map turtles was discovered in the Susquehanna River near Vestal, NY. Research on this population utilized a combination of surveys, trapping, and radio-tracking to learn more. These Map Turtles have been studied for 18 years with 12 trapping seasons. Many hours of kayaking on the Susquehanna also revealed other species of turtles in the River. Come learn about these fascinating creatures that have inhabited the Earth since before the dinosaurs.

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Heritage Brook Trout Project Workshop

With Trout Unlimited
Friday, April 25th, 2025 
6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

Join the Local Trout Unlimited Chapter for a workshop and discussion about their initiative to increase Brook Trout population sin the Owego Creek. This project is heavily based on participation from community members and volunteers to help survey the Owego Creek watershed. 

Learn more about how you can help protect Brook Trout by attending the free workshop! No experience required.

"A Walk in the Woods"
SVMS Fungi Foray

Saturday, May 17th
10:30am

Join members of the Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society as we hold a foray and walk with attendees through some of the wooded areas on and off the trails at the Waterman Center in Apalachin New York. Learn about fungal habitats, how to gather fungi for identification purposes, and where and when to look for fungi. We hope to gather a variety of species and will bring our finds back to display outside on the picnic tables. A question and answer session will take place after the walk.

This is a rain or shine event, so dress appropriately. Consider hiking shoes or boots as there may be wet areas. Bring your enthusiasm, your water bottle and/or a snack and a small basket for gathering, and a lawn chair for comfortable seating.

Car pool if at all possible. We hope to see you there!

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​$5/person at the door

Free for Waterman & SVMS Members

Registration is required

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Fred. L Waterman

Conservation Education Center

403 Hilton Rd

Apalachin, NY, 13732

info@watermancenter.org

607 - 625 - 2221

Center Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm

​​Saturday: 10am - 4pm

​Sunday: CLOSED

Trail Hours:

Everyday, Dawn until Dusk

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