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Welcome to the Friends of Sterling Nature Center
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The Sterling Nature Center offers trails, programs, and events along the shore of Lake Ontario in Sterling, New York.

Connecting people to nature through education, conservation, and community.
 

Walk Our Trails, Wander Our Shores, Find Your Place in Nature

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Interpretive Center Hours

           Wednesday to Sunday 

10 am to 4 pm

    The building is closed Monday and Tuesday

                                       
   
Nature Center trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Get lost in Nature Registration is open.

We’re excited to feature new work by Michael Flanagan ..

──────────── Michael Flanagan After Audubon March 4 – May 1, 2026 Opening Reception • Marc

 Spring Volunteer Orientation: Front Desk and Gift Shop

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Sunday, May 3 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Sign up:

Volunteer Orientation – Front Desk & Gift Shop 2 | The Friends Of The S

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Family and Youth Programs

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Monthly Groups

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The Friends of the Sterling Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization that support's The Sterling Nature Center. 

 What is going on at the Center this month?

 Supported by Constellation

Come share your skills with us at the Sterling Nature Center

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Sterling Nature Center
P.O. Box 216
15730 Jensvold Road
Sterling, NY 13156

Phone: 315-253-1100
Email: snc@cayugacounty.us

Sterling Nature Center Staff

Director
Jim D’Angelo

Community and Program Liaison
Christine Engel Gonzalez
Email: hgonzalez@cayugacounty.us

Lead Educator
Heidi Rothfuss

Email:heidirfsnc1@gmail.com

     

Park Hours and Admission

Trails: Open daily from dawn to dusk
Building Hours: Wednesday -Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission and Parking: Free

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Friends of the Sterling Nature Center

The Friends of the Sterling Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development, preservation, and programming of the Sterling Nature Center.

Board of Directors:

Chair: Regina Setikas
Vice Chair: Charles Itzin
Secretary: Connie Cosemento
Treasurer: Helen Engel
Financial Secretary: Joan Kelley
Membership Secretary: John Familo
Laura Donnelly
Linda Hjortshoj
June Ouellette

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Board meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. and are open to the public.

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