2010 Calendar of Events
Tentative 2010 Events January-June
Those underlined still need to be confirmed
Owl Prowl
Saturday January 10 at 7pm
Nesting season has begun for the great horned owls. Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo for an indoor introduction to the
great-horned owl and other New York State owls. Then we will venture out on an owl prowl looking and listening for
the nocturnal kings of the sky. Last year a pair of great-horned owls nested an old great blue heron nest within the
rookery, so we know that they can be in the area. The program is free and open to the public; please remember to dress
for the weather.
Tracks and Traces
Saturday January 16 at 1pm
What wildlife is moving about the Sterling Nature Center or your back yard? Winter is the perfect season to answer
this question using the tracks and traces wildlife leaves behind to identify them. Join interpretive naturalist
Jim D’Angelo for an indoor presentation followed by a hike in search of wildlife signs. The program is free and open to the public.
Cayuga Naturally 2010 Photo Contest
We are holding this contest again this year since Cayuga County is a diverse and wonderful place filled with
nature’s best from the shore of Lake Ontario to the heart of the Finger Lakes. Capture your favorite place
for hiking, canoeing, fishing, hunting or other outdoor activity as well as the beauty of the streams, lakes,
trees, wildflowers, birds, animals and other aspects of nature. All photos must be taken within Cayuga County
and be of nature related subjects. For official entry form send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: SNC Photo,
PO Box 216 Sterling NY, 13156. Entries due by October 7, 2010.
Winter Fun Day
Saturday February 13 at 11am to 2pm
Come and join us for some winter fun at the Sterling Nature Center
Do you want to learn how to cross-country ski this winter?
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing with June Oulette. We have a limited number of skis and sizes available so please bring your own if you have them.
Build a snow cave or Quinzhee with Shirley Peron. In addition to the construction, participants will observe the snow layers within the snow pack, please bring a snow shovel and dress properly for winter weather.
For the young and young at heart Luther Robison will be at the sledding hill by the pavilion. If you do not have your own sled we will have a few to share.
After having some Winter Fun go inside to get warm, view the exhibits, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Discovering Nature’s Winter Secrets
Wednesday February 17, 1pm
School Break Program
How does the chickadee survive the cold windy winter? What insects are still active? Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo for a look into the secrets of winter. There will be an indoor presentation followed by a winter hike to uncover the many fascinating secrets of winter. The program is free and open to the public.
Winter Birds or Woodpecker of SNC
Saturday February 27, 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
Winter Aconite Open House
Pancake breakfast for volunteers & members
w/ Cabin Fever Walk
Saturday March 6 from 11am to 3pm.
Jim D'Angelo
Native Pollinators
Saturday March 20 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
Basket Weaving
March 27 at 1pm
Linda Reming
Sunday Poetry Coffeehouse
March 28
Jim Pangborn and Charles Itzin
Natural Egg Dying
Saturday April 3 at 1pm
Connie Cosmento
Life in a Forest Puddle
Saturday April 17 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
A Child's View of Life in a Forest Puddle
Saturday April 21 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
Sunday Poetry Coffeehouse
Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m.
Charlie Itzin and Jim Pangborn
Chilli Cook-off
Saturday May 1
CITO - Spring Cleaning at SNC III
Saturday May 1 10 to Noon
Geocachers & Jim D'Angelo
Annual Appreciation Dinner
Monday May 3 at 6pm doors open at 5pm
Mother Nature's Spring Beauties!!!
Saturday May 8 at 1pm.
Jim D'Angelo
Plant Exchange
Saturday May 8, 11am to 1pm
Linda Reming
Woodland Wildflower Walk
Saturday May 15 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
Dragonfly Watching
Saturday, June 5 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
Art Inspiration 2009
Sunday, June 6, 12:00 to 4:30
Voices of the Night
Friday, June 18, 7pm
Jim D'Angelo
Wetland Life
Saturday, June 19 at 1pm
Jim D'Angelo
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The 1400-acre Sterling Nature Center is located in northern Cayuga County on Jensvold road, just past the Renaissance Festival grounds. For more information and directions call the center at 315-947-6143.
For further information, questions, or reservations please call the Nature Center at 315-947-6143 or email snc@co.cayuga.ny.us
The Friends of The Sterling Nature Center
PO Box 216
Sterling, New York 13156
(315) 947-6143
