Free Activities & Speakers:
10:30 a.m. Space Craft – Take home a celestial creation
12:30 p.m. Comet Making Demonstration – See how comets are formed
1:30 p.m.   Telescope Tips – Users and buyers workshop
2 p.m.        NASA Speaker– Project Orion

Free Astronomy Day Planetarium Programs:
11 a.m.     Twinkle Tots
Noon         Stellar Stars
1 p.m.       Backyard Astronomy
3 & 4 p.m. Mini Star Shows
7 p.m.       Special Moon Presentation & Spring Constellations
8:15 p.m.  Telescope Viewing - weather permitting
*Planetarium seating is limited; first come, first served.

Morning appearance by EVA, The Inflatable Astronaut

Our Drop In & Discover program features guided, hands-on discovery and fun for all ages, without the need to register in advance. Just drop in during the program time window and have some fun with your child.
You’ll find optional activities like crafts, a story circle, a scavenger hunt and/or a live animal encounter, all centered on a single theme. There is a small fee to participate (usually $3/child) depending on the cost of materials).

Drop In & Discover on the following dates:

o April 19 – Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m. - Noon & 1 – 3 p.m.

Monthly Skyquest Topics:

May 3*, 10, 17*, 24, 31

Spring Constellations

What do flowers, Leo, Virgo & Libra all have in common?  You can see them all in spring!!  This is a great time to start looking up, finding Big Dipper, the North Star, as well as Mars closing in on a Bee-Hive!

*Free Telescope viewing follows the 7 p.m. shows, weather permitting

Have a close encounter with the wildlife at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center during this hands-on program.

Leopard Gecko
May 10th
This colorful, bizarre looking creature is becoming more common in the pet trade. We’ll talk about its skin, its predatory behavior, its tongue, and why you might see a tail-less gecko. Learn more about this lizard’s fascinating life while enjoying a nose-to-nose look at it.

The Chinchilla
May 24th
They’re more than just coats! Come and visit with one of our most favorite classroom animals. Young and old alike will enjoy learning more about this fascinating animal. Find out why it is the most popular animal for students and adults to touch.

Weekend Explorer’s Earth Day Celebration
April 19
Have a blast learning about the great planet Earth and what makes it unique! Trees and water will provide inspiration for our crafts. You’ll even enjoy a helping of “Earthday” cake!

Frogs and Toads
May 10
Do frogs have teeth? Do toads have toenails? What is the difference between a “ribit” and a croak? Have a hopping good time answering these questions, making crafts, reading stories and touching these amiable amphibians.             

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

Moms of all ages, you and your children are invited to a special program celebrating all the wonderful things Mothers (and Grandmothers) do! Meet a live animal, hear the story of a mother’s love and create a beautiful craft to take home (No messy paints in case you want to dress up!) Enjoy our delicious tea served on beautiful china dishes, complete with hot and cold tea, lemonade, cupcakes and fruit.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

Search for critters that have awakened from their long winter’s rest. Explore Hemlock Ridge Trail using magnifying glasses, bug boxes, and field guides. Enjoy a close encounter with one of the Center’s resident animals that depends on trail critters for its survival. Please dress for a hike during spring weather.   

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

The color and patterns of feathers, fur, and scales help some creatures blend in with their environment—an amazing adaptation is known as camouflage. Search the Center’s grounds for camouflaged Easter eggs, and if you are lucky enough, you may even find a “golden egg,” which will win you an eggcellent prize! Enjoy a visit from one of the Center’s four-legged, furry hopsters and a morning snack. Yucky weather? We’ll move our hunt inside.