11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Live music from John McConnell and Kimo and Anna
John joined us for the Eclipse event in April 2024, and we are excited to welcome him back to the Sterling Nature Center. Kimo and Anna performed at our very first Sunday SoundWaves concert in 2024, and we are happy to have them return for Inspiration.
Food Truck
Local Artists & Vendors
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.
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Stop by and meet Regenerative Property Management, returning to Inspiration this year. Their work focuses on creating outdoor spaces that support both people and nature, from pollinator gardens and food forests to raised beds, greenhouses, and more.
Learn more: www.growrpm.org
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Stop by and meet Frozen Ocean Apiaries, a local beekeeper producing raw honey from hives across the Finger Lakes. Their bees gather nectar from the region’s wildflowers, creating honey with unique colors and flavors.
Learn more: www.frozenoceanapiaries.com
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Stop by and meet Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm, a small native plant nursery in Mexico, NY. They grow wildflowers, herbs, and pollinator plants suited to the eastern Lake Ontario region. Native plants will be available, and they are always happy to talk about how to support bees, butterflies, and wildlife in your own yard.
Learn more: www.lazydirtflowerfarm.com
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Stop by and meet Dan from Bar Fly Creations. Dan creates unique handmade artwork using natural and salvaged materials such as driftwood, stones, and other found objects. His pieces turn simple materials from nature into creative sculptures and one-of-a-kind works of art.
Stop by and meet Itchy Dog Boatworks, where handcrafted wooden boats celebrate the beauty and tradition of life on the water. Come see the craftsmanship up close and learn about the process behind these unique, handmade pieces.
Susan P. Gateley
Susan P. Gateley, author of Downstream: An Exploration of My Watershed and A Natural History of Lake Ontario, will be at Inspiration sharing her work on the natural and human history of Lake Ontario and the waterways that shape our region.
Live Mushroom Growing Demonstration
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Stop by and meet Michelle Tarolli for a live mushroom growing demonstration. Learn how mushrooms like shiitake, chestnut, and oyster can be grown at home. She will also have handmade goods and mushroom-inoculated logs available for purchase.
Silent Raffle
We will once again be holding a silent raffle during Inspiration. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Christine Engel at sncvolunteers2021@gmail.com.
All money raised will support continued Arts and Nature programming at the Sterling Nature Center, including hosting artists, installing exhibits, and holding receptions.
Fun for the Kids
Mike Flanagan will be painting faces again this year.
FSNC Kids Table
Stop by the Friends of the Sterling Nature Center children’s table for hands-on fun. Kids can take part in a nature scavenger hunt, create nature crafts, and explore the outdoors. It is a great stop for young explorers during Inspiration.
