Solar Eclipses: What to Expect and How to Safely Observe Them
April 25, 2023
Northeast Ohio will be treated to not one, but two solar eclipse events over the next year: a partial solar eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. What is a…

The do’s and don’ts of baby wildlife
March 13, 2023
Spring is here, which means baby season for our local wildlife. As wildlife rehabilitators prepare for their busiest time of the year, here are some do’s and don’ts for helping baby wildlife. DO: Allow wildlife to grow…

4 steps to avoid sharing your home with wildlife
February 20, 2023
Baby season for wildlife is right around the corner, which means animal moms-to-be will soon start nesting. Animals such as raccoons, squirrels and skunks will be looking for cozy places to build nests for their newborns —…

Where do animals go in the winter?
December 14, 2022
Many types of birds (including retiree snowbirds!) migrate south for the winter. While most of us would prefer to spend the cold months in a tropical climate, many Ohio residents, human and animal, ride out the snowy…

Drivers be alert, deer breeding season is here
October 6, 2022
Deer breeding season occurs from mid-October through December. Below, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center shares information about deer mating habits and tips for drivers this fall. Male deer (or bucks) travel together in “bachelor groups” during…

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center selected for Target Circle Community Giving Program
October 3, 2022
We are excited to announce that Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has been chosen to participate in a charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. Now through December 31st, you can vote for the Center and…

Grand Opening for Cahoon Room on Sept. 8
August 31, 2022
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center will host a grand opening for its new program space, the Cahoon Room, on Thursday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are excited to welcome more preschool age…

Keep Migratory Birds Safe This Fall
August 17, 2022
Every spring and fall, millions of birds migrate through Ohio on their way between their breeding and overwintering grounds. During migration birds can travel hundreds of miles in one night, even hummingbirds weighing an average of 3.5…

Observe the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak Aug. 11-12
July 5, 2022
The Perseid Meteor Shower, typically one of the most popular and impressive meteor showers of the year, will occur July 17 through Aug. 24, reaching its peak Aug. 11 and 12. For this event, which is visible…

5 planets to align in the morning sky
June 17, 2022
The mornings of June 17 through June 23 will be a rare treat for sky watchers. An alignment or “planet parade” will occur when 5 planets are visible to the naked eye in the morning sky, 45…
