Astronomy Club – July 2021
July 19, 2021
We’re back! After a long break, Astronomy Club is back to meeting in person! I hope everyone is well and as happy to see each other as I am. While most of us were, understandably, focused on…
6 ways to enjoy nature with your preschooler
June 23, 2021
It’s officially summer! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, animals are out and about, and families are exploring the outdoors. Below are Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s activity ideas for you to enjoy nature…
What to look for in the sky this May
May 10, 2021
As the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, springtime continues to bring change in the Northern Hemisphere. Planetarium Specialist Katy Downing shares the visible planets and constellations to observe in May. Jupiter and Saturn Before sunrise,…
4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
April 22, 2021
Get outside One of the best ways to celebrate Earth Day every day is to spend time outdoors. Take your outdoor adventures to the next level by recording observations through daily, weekly, or monthly journaling. What animals…
Answering Your Springtime Wildlife Questions
March 30, 2021
Spring is a time when everything is growing and bursting into life. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and baby animals are starting to be seen. As the weather warms and people spend more…
5 tips for new telescope owners
February 18, 2021
Bill Reed, Planetarium Specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador Did you buy a telescope and cannot figure out how to use it? Seeing nothing but fuzz through the eyepiece? Below are five tips for new telescope owners.…
Strange adaptation ensures bee, wasp survival
January 5, 2021
Where are all the good men? For some species of bees and wasps in Ohio, the answer is “there aren’t any.” Male bumblebees, honeybees, yellow jackets and other wasps die off before winter, leaving the females with…
Must-Read Preschool Books for Little Readers
December 29, 2020
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with your preschooler and enjoy a good book! Whether you’re an avid reader or setting resolutions for 2021, Miss Teece shares her preschool favorites for you and your family…
Holiday Gift Guide
December 20, 2020
In need of a last-minute gift idea? Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is here for you with perfect gift options for the nature lovers and little explorers in your life: Nature To-Go Kits Choose from Reindeer, Snow,…
Taking Additional Safety Steps
November 24, 2020
Visitors, Volunteers, Donors, and Friends: This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and the community for your support of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. The health of our employees, volunteers, and visitors continues to be the…
