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strategic plan overview

planetarium

The Schuele Planetarium will be a premier educational center with timely programming responding to public and academic interests and needs.

programming

High quality, ongoing nature and science education programming for lifelong learning will concentrate on experiential and hands-on activities in response to the needs and opportunities of the schools and communities.

wildlife rehabilitation

Wildlife rehabilitation services will provide interpretive moments for the public in our on-going education of the balance between animals, nature and people; decreasing the need for intervention.

exhibits

Our indoor and outdoor exhibits will consistently support the classes and programs of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center as well as be quality natural history destinations for our public.

fundraising

Nature and science education leadership will be secured with a $10 million endowment that with our earned income affords Lake Erie Nature & Science Center 70% self sufficiency. Annual Fundraising completes the sustainable income commensurate to the needs and demands of the budget.

strategic partners

We will be a leader in establishing and effectively developing strategic partnerships that are mutually beneficial relationships supporting the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center mission.

board of trustees

The governing structure will be fully developed and utilized providing responsible leadership that is mutually responsive with the executive director to the needs, overall performance and mission.

staff

All of our high quality staff and supporting personnel will be committed to a unified vision and effort in fulfilling our mission in a professional, respectful atmosphere.

volunteers

Volunteers of all ages will be actively involved in creative interaction that best serves Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s needs yet promotes enrichment for both the volunteer and the Center.

technology

Technology will be integrated into all aspects of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center by fully supporting the direction and purpose of the Center.

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