Inspiration

Thank you

Thank You for an Incredible Inspiration 2025

Inspiration 2025 was fantastic—thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a great day!

A special thank you to the amazing performers, vendors, and demonstrators who helped bring the event to life:

Mark Wahl, Loren Barrigar, Taylor Ricks, and Megan Hook for the outstanding music
Big Awesome BBQ and Busted Yolk for the delicious food
Fox and Fae Handmade Yarn works, Frozen Ocean Apiaries, Regenerative Property Management, Michelle Tarolli Mushroom Grower, Mike Flanagan, and Susan Peterson Gateley.

Event photography by Casey Cosgrove Tuthill, our official photographer at the Sterling Nature Center

Megan Hook
with Taylor Ricks

Mark Whal Trio

Mark Wahl presented a collection of his favorite original tunes, joined by the talented Loren Barrigar on guitar and Taylor Ricks on upright bass.

Mark Wahl, Loren Barrigar, and Taylor Ricks

Natures Bounty Tent

Craft, cultivate, and restore explore mushroom growing, boat building, artisan yarn creations, and nature-based design."

Fox and Fea Handmade Yarn Works, owned by Cassidy Tuthill, offers unique handcrafted yarn creations loved by adults and kids alike. Cassidy started her business to share the joy and beauty of handmade fiber art with the community.

We are dedicated to improving the world, one bee at a time. This is achieved by harvesting pure, local, raw honey from our hives found in the picturesque Finger Lakes region. The honey our bees produce comes in a variety of colors and flavors, influenced by the diverse flora from which they gather pollen and nectar.

We’re excited to welcome Katie Stout of Regenerative Property Managment Back after Inspration

June 7 at 1:00 PM – Permaculture: Bringing Nature Home
Join Katie for a hands-on class where you’ll learn permaculture design principles and how to apply them to your home landscape. This session will explore how to observe nature, understand how ecosystems work together, and design beautiful spaces. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone curious about sustainable gardening or working with nature to create a healthier, more abundant outdoor space.

Find more at www.growrpm.org

Live Mushroom Growing Demonstration
Presented by Michelle Tarolli, Mushroom Grower & Sustainability Advocate

Ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms?
Join us for a live demonstration and learn how to cultivate gourmet fungi right at home—no fancy gear required, just good food and a little bit of magic.

Shiitake, chestnut, and oyster mushroom-inoculated logs will be available for purchase.

Michelle Tarolli is an earth-based artisan who crafts functional heirlooms from beeswax, botanicals, and forged materials—where wild nature meets slow luxury.

You can find her Wild products at South Shore Artisans in Fair Haven, NY.

Thank you to The Busted Yolk and Big Awesome BBQ

Silent Raffle

Thank You to everyone that donated to our silent Raffle is year

Fun for the Kids

Kids Table

The kids rock painted, did scavenger hunt made some bird feeders, and face painting was available throughout the day.

Mike Flanagan thank you for being a part of our day

Itchy Dog Boat Restoration

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us

Art show

Thank you Susan Peterson Gatley for sharing your writing with us

Some of our Favorite shots from the day

Natural Impressions
An Art Show by Sewall Oertling & Paul Garland in the building.
Experience “Natural Impressions,”
a captivating exhibition of works by Sewall Oertling and Paul Garland, on view from June 1st to August 1st, 2025. Join us for a Reception on Sunday, June 15th, from 1–3 PM to meet the artists and explore their latest nature-inspired creations. All are welcome!