Category: News
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Launches Search for Executive Director
July 28, 2026
The Board of Directors for Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has launched a national search for the organization’s next Executive Director. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, with a $1.9 million operating budget, serves Northeast Ohio…
Progress Continues on Wildlife Gardens
June 29, 2026
Since reopening to the public on June 27, 2025, after a $1.9 million transformation, the Wildlife Gardens at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has provided engaging learning experiences about native animals for thousands of visitors of…
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Executive Director Catherine Timko Announces Departure
April 28, 2026
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Executive Director Catherine Timko announced to the Board of Directors that she will be leaving her role as of May 21, 2026 after accepting a leadership position at another nonprofit organization.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet
April 20, 2022
April 22, 2022 is the 52nd Earth Day! Here at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, we treat every day as Earth Day. It is important to take time and reflect on our wondrous blue orb and…
