Family Programs

The Center is the perfect place for people of all ages to spend quality time learning about the wonders of nature and science.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center gives children and families a living, breathing connection to the natural world through informal science education. The Center’s unique combination of resources including a live animal collection, public access planetarium, nearby trails and park setting along the shores of Lake Erie allows for high-quality time spent with family and friends.

Featured Programs

Eclipse Night

Spend the evening getting ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse! Learn what happens during an eclipse, how to view one safely, and what to expect on April 8, 2024. Visit the planetarium and participate in hands on activities all about the sun, moon, and eclipses!

Friday, March 22, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For all ages
Fee: $15/person. Children 6 months and younger are free.

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

Reasons for Rehabilitation

Why did we receive more than 3,000 ill or injured animals into our wildlife rehabilitation facility last year? For many different reasons! Caught by a cat, hit by a car, tangled in fishing line, to name a few. Come hear about our patients from our licensed and certified wildlife rehabilitators, meet a resident animal with its own success story, and find out how we give animals a second chance at life.

Sunday, March 24, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

For adults and children ages 10 and up.
Fee: $15/person

Saw whet owl with wing wrap
Refund Policy: Notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds.

Upcoming Programs

march 2024

wed20mar6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

fri22mar6:00 PMfri8:30 PMEclipse NightFor all ages6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

sun24mar1:00 PMsun2:00 PMReasons for RehabilitationFor adults and children ages 10 and up1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

april 2024

wed17apr6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat20apr7:00 PMsat8:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

may 2024

wed15may6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat18may7:00 PMsat8:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

june 2024

wed19jun6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat22jun8:00 PMsat9:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

july 2024

wed17jul6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat20jul8:00 PMsat9:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

august 2024

sat10aug10:00 AMsat12:00 PMFamily Rocket DayFor all ages10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

sat10aug1:00 PMsat3:00 PMFamily Rocket DayFor all ages1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

wed21aug6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat24aug8:00 PMsat9:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

september 2024

wed18sep6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat21sep7:00 PMsat8:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

october 2024

wed16oct6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

sat19oct7:00 PMsat8:30 PMTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

november 2024

wed20nov6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

december 2024

wed18dec6:30 PMwed8:00 PMAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 PM - 8:00 PM