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Support the Sterling Nature Center
           Become a Friend

At the Sterling Nature Center, we protect natural spaces, connect people with nature, and build a strong community. Your support makes all of it possible.

WHY SUPPORT US

Conservation
Your support helps protect wildlife, restore habitats, and keep our trails open and safe.

Education
You help us offer programs, workshops, and events that connect people to nature.

Community
When you become a Friend of the Center, you join a community that values conservation, education, and access to nature.

Becoming a Friend means supporting the Sterling Nature Center through your membership.

Membership includes:

10% discount in the gift shop
Discounts on materials for programs and workshops
Quarterly Shorelines newsletter with updates on programs and events
Early registration for summer youth programs with a reduced rate (about 10% savings)

Select a membership level below to join.

  • Best Value

    Student Membership

    10$
    Affordable yearly membership for students
    Valid for one year
    • Individual Membership

      18$
      Yearly membership for individual supporters
      Valid for one year
      • Support conservation efforts
    • Family Membership

      25$
      Yearly membership for families
      Valid for one year
      • Senior Individual Membership

        15$
        Yearly membership for senior individuals
        Valid for one year
        • Senior Couple Membership

          20$
          Yearly membership for senior couples
          Valid for one year
          • Patron Membership

            50$
            Exclusive yearly membership for patrons
            Valid for one year
            • Supporting Membership

              100$
              Annual membership to support the nature center
               
              • Invitations to special events
            • Lifetime Membership

              500$
              One-time payment for lifetime access
              Valid for 10 years
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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: 7 Days a Week

              9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
              Admission and Parking: Free

              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

              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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