November Programs at Waterman Center

November Programs at Waterman Center





Primitive Skills Workshops: Flint Knapping on Nov. 3 and
Atlatl Building on Nov. 10 Time:6-8:30 PM


Waterman Conservation Education Center and Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl in Candor are offering primitive skills workshops at the Waterman Center, 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin. The workshops and dates offered are: Flintnapping, Nov. 3 and Atlatl Building, Nov. 10.

The workshops run 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Costs for the workshops will vary based on material needed.

Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl is known internationally for his atlatl designs. He is a well known as a primitive technologist and atlatl maker. For more information, contact Waterman Center at 625-2221. Space is limited so reservations are necessary.



Flintnapping Workshop (Nov 3): Learn to make simple effective stone tools; scrapers, knives, arrowheads, spear points and other useful tools from stone. Participants will learn about the different types of flint and other materials used to make stone tools. They will learn how to prepare the stone and some basic techniques for working stone. Fee: $20.00



Atlatl Building Workshop (Nov 10): The atlatl class will cover both modern and traditional techniques of atlatl and dart construction, including flint knapping, hafting stone points, cordage making, atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. The growing sport of atlatl throwing is based on an ancient hunting technique. Participants will leave the workshop with a finished atlatl and at least one finished dart and materials for two more darts. Most participants get all three darts finished. The class is “hands on” leading each participant in the creation of a Nanticoke Atlatl and three darts or Kanakadea Atlatl and three darts. Fee: $60







Bingo Saturday November 7th and 21st

Doors open at Noon. Early Bird Bonanza at 12:45 PM. Regular Bingo at 1 PM.

Come to the Waterman Center, 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, and play BINGO. Cash prizes. All paper. Proceeds benefit the Waterman Center. Our BINGO games are easy and fun to play for the entire family. Food and beverages available.

$3 Admission. Call 625-2221 for more information.





Barnes and Noble Book Fair Saturday, November 28th 9 AM–11 PM
Support the Waterman Conservation Education Center by shopping at Barnes & Noble in the Towne Square Mall, in Vestal, New York, on Saturday, November 28th. In a fund-raising event for our non-profit organization, Barnes & Noble will donate to the Waterman Center a percentage of the total amount purchased by our supporters for books, magazines, calendars, DVD’s or any other gift in the store (except gift cards).



There is no extra cost to you to purchase items at Barnes & Noble. However, you will need to present a voucher when you make your purchase. Vouchers are available from Waterman Center. You can also order online from 9/28/09 until 10/2/09 at the Barnes & Noble website www.bn.com/mybookfair. Just enter the Bookfair ID 10042869 on the payment page during checkout.



We will have a table in the store with volunteers, pamphlets, our Waterman Words and display items. You can visit our live Birds of Prey from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.



The Book Fair is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. With Christmas less than a month away, holiday gifts could be purchased and you would help out the Waterman Center at the same time. Please help us make the Book Fair a successful fund-raising event. Call Waterman Center at 625-2221 for more information.







Sally Guydosh
Waterman Conservation Education Center
403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732
607-625-2221