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Sterling Nature Center A 1428 acre nature center in northern Cayuga County, NY with 10 miles of hiking trails open dawn-dusk

We are a 1400 acre nature center with over 10 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of great lake shore. We are located in northern Cayuga County in the Town of Sterling, NY on the shore of Lake Ontario

10/23/2026

This morning's golden hour paints McIntyre Bluffs in her stunning autumn glow, while the vibrant teal of Lake Ontario whispers against the shore. A peaceful sunrise in autumn at Sterling Nature Center brings nature's infinite beauty into full focus.

10/23/2026

1400 acres of Sterling Nature Center and its sprawling 2 miles of beautiful Lake Ontario shoreline, getting ready to put on a colorful Autumn show this morning at daybreak

Join us for SonoCosmos with Matt Venuti!On Friday, November 13, join us at Sterling Nature Center for a special evening ...
10/22/2026

Join us for SonoCosmos with Matt Venuti!

On Friday, November 13, join us at Sterling Nature Center for a special evening of music, breathtaking cosmic imagery, and a journey through the universe!

Journey Through the Cosmos in 4K, scored live! Matt Venuti brings the wonders of the universe to life through stunning visuals and his unique musical performance.

The evening begins with a reception at 6 PM, followed by the performance at 7 PM. Tickets are $20, with proceeds supporting the programs, projects, and educational opportunities made possible by the Friends of Sterling Nature Center.

Tickets are available at the Nature Center, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM, or online at www.friendsofthesterlingnaturecenter.com.

A note for families: SonoCosmos is an immersive audiovisual experience designed primarily for an adult audience. We encourage families to keep this in mind when making plans to attend.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening while supporting the Nature Center!

18-October-2026; A hermit thrush was hanging out in the sumac hedge this morning. They are one of the last migratory th...
10/21/2026

18-October-2026; A hermit thrush was hanging out in the sumac hedge this morning. They are one of the last migratory thrushes we see here in the fall and the first of spring.

Come lend a hand at Sterling Nature Center!On Sunday, November 1, from 11 AM to 1 PM, volunteers from Constellation Ener...
10/21/2026

Come lend a hand at Sterling Nature Center!

On Sunday, November 1, from 11 AM to 1 PM, volunteers from Constellation Energy will be joining us to spread mulch along the trails near the Heron Trail bridge, and we’d love to have some of our community join in!

Constellation has generously awarded $40,000 through its CLEAN Awards program to help repair the Heron Trail and its bridges. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside their volunteers and help care for a place we all enjoy.

Bring your work gloves, wear sturdy shoes, and join us for a couple of hours outdoors!

We hope to see you there!

20-October-2026, Time for my annual salute to the wooly bear caterpillar! Warm sunny fall days bring out the wooly bear ...
10/20/2026

20-October-2026, Time for my annual salute to the wooly bear caterpillar! Warm sunny fall days bring out the wooly bear caterpillar and the folklore associated with it. You may see a wooly bear crossing a trail or road as it searches for a suitable winter hiding spot. They can be active on warm winter days or into the spring season since they over winter as a caterpillar. Here is an article from the November 2019 Shorelines that will give you some more information on our fuzzy friend. Science Friday has a story about the lore and how the wooly bear's predictions became part of our popular culture, The Myth of the Woolly Bear.

18-October-2026; a ruby-crowned kinglet foraging in the goldenrod on cold fall day. Kinglets are a very energetic bird ...
10/19/2026

18-October-2026; a ruby-crowned kinglet foraging in the goldenrod on cold fall day. Kinglets are a very energetic bird flitting from perch to perch as they glean insects, spiders, and other invertebrates.

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15730 Jensvold Road/PO Box 216
Sterling, NY
13156

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+13159476143

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