The newly renovated outdoor Wildlife Gardens offer engaging learning experiences about native wildlife for visitors of all ages.
Coming Soon: Phase 2 Renovations
Phase 2 of the Wildlife Gardens Education and Renovation Project is in the design stage. The Mammal Exhibit will be the primary feature of Phase 2 and will be located adjacent to the Aviary. Offering visitors up-close views of native mammals such as fox, raccoon, opossum, or skunk, the Mammal Exhibit expands on connections with species found in our local landscape.
A Wildlife Quarantine Area will support current quarantine procedures for avian species such as screening new arrivals, monitoring patients, and important protocols for wildlife rehabilitation. The Nature Center is setting high standards of care and exceeding industry guidelines with these structural advancements while ensuring safe, high-quality treatment for ill and injured animals.
A Children’s Garden will provide a natural area for hands-on exploration within the Wildlife Gardens. Designed for young learners and families, this feature will encourage visitors to make lasting connections with nature and build a lifelong passion for discovery.
The expected cost for Phase 2 renovations is $1,000,000.
Support the Wildlife Gardens Education and Renovation Project
As an independent nonprofit organization, the Nature Center relies on donations and grants to support day-to-day operations in addition to capital improvements. Generous donors from across the region and the country are making this Project a reality for visitors. Renovations are funded with donations from the community, foundation grants, and corporate contributions, in addition to a capital appropriation from the State of Ohio.
For more information about giving opportunities, please contact Catherine Timko, Executive Director, at 440-471-8353 or catherinet@lensc.org.
How to make a donation:
Online:
By Mail:
Send a donation in the mail to:
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
28728 Wolf Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
Donor-Advised Funds:
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center accepts grants from donor-advised funds. The Center is a nonprofit organization, Tax ID #34-0845030.
Stock/Appreciated Securities:
Donations of stock may be arranged by calling 440-871-2900 to request transfer instructions.
Matching Gifts:
Ask your employer about matching your donation. Obtain a matching gift form from your employer and send it to the Center with your donation.
Donation with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA):
You can make a distribution from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) as a “qualified charitable distribution”. This may be of interest to people 70 ½ years of age or older. Provide instructions for a charitable rollover to your IRA custodian. The Center is a nonprofit organization, Tax ID #34-0845030.