The Friends of Sterling Nature Center is a nonprofit organization that supports the Sterling Nature Center in Sterling, New York. Working in partnership with Cayuga County Parks and Trails, the Friends help support environmental education, conservation projects, trails, public programs, arts and cultural events, and other improvements that enhance the visitor experience.

The Sterling Nature Center is located along the Lake Ontario shoreline and includes approximately 1,400 acres of forests, wetlands, meadows, bluffs, and shoreline habitat. The property offers miles of trails and opportunities for visitors to explore, learn about, and connect with the natural environment.

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he Lake View Chronolog station will document changes along the Lake Ontario shoreline at the Sterling Nature Center throughout the seasons. Photos taken over time will help show changes in water levels, shoreline conditions, vegetation, and the effects of weather on the landscape. It will also give visitors a simple way to take part in documenting how this part of the Nature Center changes over time.

Lake View

The Beaver Inlet Chronolog station will document seasonal and long-term changes in the wetland and surrounding habitat. Photos collected over time can help show changes in water levels, vegetation, wildlife habitat, and beaver activity. It will also give visitors a simple way to help track how this area changes throughout the year.

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