Category: Programs
Observe the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak, August 11-13
August 2, 2021
Look up! The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, will peak August 11 through August 13. In preparation for this cosmic event, Planetarium Specialist Bill Reed explains what a meteor…
4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
April 22, 2021
Get outside One of the best ways to celebrate Earth Day every day is to spend time outdoors. Take your outdoor adventures to the next level by recording observations through daily, weekly, or monthly journaling. What animals…
Taking Additional Safety Steps
November 24, 2020
Visitors, Volunteers, Donors, and Friends: This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and the community for your support of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. The health of our employees, volunteers, and visitors continues to be the…
National Pumpkin Day Science Experiment
October 25, 2020
National Pumpkin Day is on October 26! Celebrate with one of our favorite seasonal experiments, just in time for Halloween: 1. Fill a small cup with 30 mL of hydrogen peroxide (12%).2. Add a squirt of dish…
The Center Will Resume General Admission on August 25
August 20, 2020
Community Members, Visitors, Volunteers, Donors, and Friends: Summer is giving us beautiful weather to learn and play outdoors, and I hope you and your family are enjoying this time and staying well. To continue serving children and…
Offering Guided Tours and Resuming Wildlife Intakes Beginning July 7
June 30, 2020
Visitors, Donors, Volunteers, and Friends: Thank you for your involvement and interest, especially these past few months. Your support at this important time makes it possible for Lake Erie Nature & Science Center to continue serving the…
June 2020 Programming
May 7, 2020
June 2020 programs cancelled and refunded While Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is temporarily closed to the public, we continue to monitor the best guidelines from the CDC, State of Ohio and public health officials to…
How do honey bees survive winter?
December 16, 2019
“Where did the honey bees go?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions from Lake Erie Nature & Science Center visitors during the winter months. Despite freezing temperatures and a lack of flowers, honey bees…
Astronomy Club: November Newsletter
November 30, 2019
A change in the air… There are leaves on the ground and a chill in the air. The holiday season is near and with it arises the inevitable stress and anxiety associated with family events, company parties,…
