Category: Wildlife
Spring is coming! Here’s how to be a good neighbor to local wildlife
March 10, 2026
Spring is in the air and with it comes one of the most exciting times of year: baby season for local wildlife. Animals like tiny fawns, fluffy ducklings, and wide-eyed baby bunnies (among others) are starting to…
A Cold Weather Invitation to Birding
January 28, 2026
The thermometer reads 28 degrees (if we’re lucky). “Lake effect” feels like a personal affront under our gray winter skies. Most people are inside with their coffee. But here’s what they’re missing: Winter is one of the…
Deer Dash: Use Caution During Courting Season
November 2, 2025
The temperatures drop and the leaves change. Maybe you’re suddenly more inclined to indulge in some seasonal pumpkin-flavored fare. But these aren’t the only signs of fall. We also start to see more deer this time of…
Fall Migration: One of Nature’s Greatest Journeys
September 21, 2025
There’s something truly majestic about autumn in Northeast Ohio. As the leaves begin their colorful transformation and the air carries that first crisp hint of winter, we become witnesses to one of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena: fall…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Springtime reminders for baby wildlife season
May 3, 2024
Spring is here which means baby season for our local wildlife. As wildlife rehabilitators prepare for their busiest time of the year, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is sharing reminders for when you encounter baby wildlife…
