Founded in 1932, the Paleontological Research Institution pursues and integrates education and research, and interprets the history and systems of the Earth and its life, to increase knowledge, educate society, and encourage wise stewardship of the Earth. The Cayuga Nature Center, an educational venue of the Paleontological Research Institution, cultivates an awareness, appreciation, and responsibility for the natural world through outdoor and environmental education. The Nature Center hosts a tree phenology trail with ten trees for observation.