Must-Read Preschool Books for Little Readers

December 29, 2020

Posted by Lake Erie Nature and Science Center

Teece Reading

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with your preschooler and enjoy a good book! Whether you’re an avid reader or setting resolutions for 2021, Miss Teece shares her preschool favorites for you and your family to discover together:

After the Fall by Dan Santat

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins

Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry

Child of the Universe by Ray Jayawardhana

Color Monster by Anna Llenas

Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers

Ish by Peter H. Reynolds

Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems

Lily and the Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

The Animal Book by Steve Jenkins

The Bad Seed by Jory John

The Good Egg by Jory John

Wolf! By Becky Bloom

Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth

Topic: Preschool

Holiday Gift Guide

December 20, 2020

Posted by Lake Erie Nature and Science Center

In need of a last-minute gift idea? Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is here for you with perfect gift options for the nature lovers and little explorers in your life:

Nature To-Go Kits 
Choose from Reindeer, Snow, Moon and Honey & Pollinator Kits! Curbside pick-up is available on Wednesday, December 23 from 10am to 12pm. Browse Nature To-Go Kits

Reindeer kit photo

Wild Pals
A gift that gives back. Adopt an animal for the nature-lover in your life through Wild Pals! Wild Pals supports the medical care, food and maintenance for resident animals of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Your Wild Pals gift will include a recipient certificate and resident animal information sheet. Choose from our Wild Pals

Barred Owl winter

Tribute Donation
Honor a friend or a loved one with a donation to Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Please provide the name of the honoree, and the name and address of the person to be notified of your gesture (but not the amount). Make a tribute donation

inside the plantetarium of the lake erie nature and science center

General Admission Visit
There is no better gift than quality time with loved ones. Make a reservation for free general admission with your family this holiday season to explore live animal exhibits, natural history displays and nearby trails at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Register now

Snowshoe Hare

Topic: News, Wildlife