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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s Wildlife Gardens to Reopen on June 27

June 17, 2025

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center will reopen the outdoor Wildlife Gardens to the public on June 27, unveiling a $1.9 million transformation that will create more engaging learning experiences about native animals for our 100,000+ annual…

Topics: News,Wildlife

What to look for in the morning and evening sky

May 19, 2025

As the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, springtime continues to bring change in the Northern Hemisphere. Planetarium & Program Coordinator Katy Downing of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center shares the visible planets and constellations…

Topics: Astronomy

Springtime reminders for baby wildlife season

April 8, 2025

Spring is here which means baby season for local wildlife. As wildlife rehabilitators prepare for their busiest time of the year, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is sharing important reminders as you encounter baby wildlife this…

Topics: Wildlife

8 Fascinating Facts About Owls

February 17, 2025

Did you know? Eight different species of owls reside in Northeast Ohio throughout the year. Three of the most common include the Great Horned Owl, the Barred Owl and the Eastern Screech-Owl. You can also find them…

Topics: Wildlife

What to look for in the winter sky

January 14, 2025

Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some of the constellations and planets to observe in the winter sky this season. Orion One of the biggest and brightest…

Topics: Astronomy,News

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Plants Artemis I Moon Tree

November 20, 2024

The nonprofit Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has planted an Artemis I Moon Tree as part of a national STEM engagement and conservation education initiative with NASA. The Nature Center was selected as an Artemis I…

Topics: Astronomy,News

Connecting children with nature in late autumn

October 28, 2024

The temperature is dropping and leaves are beginning to fall, but the outdoor fun doesn’t have to come to an end! There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in late autumn. From nature hikes to…

Topics: Preschool

Fall migrations to observe this season

September 9, 2024

From birds to butterflies, wildlife is on the move. Ohio’s geography of forests, grasslands and coasts, along with two large water sources—Lake Erie and the Ohio River—attracts a wide array of wildlife during fall migration. Here are…

Topics: Wildlife

What to look for in the late summer sky

August 2, 2024

The summer night sky is a treasure trove of exciting objects to see with the naked eye. The difficulty most people face with summer observing is that the stars do not appear until well into the night,…

Topics: Astronomy

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Begins Wildlife Gardens Education and Renovation Project

June 20, 2024

As children and families continue to enjoy exhibits and summer programs, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is beginning renovations of its outdoor Wildlife Gardens which will improve experiences for visitors of all ages. Covering 20,000 square…

Topics: News,Wildlife