Family Programs

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

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

Reasons for Rehabilitation

Why did we receive more than 3,000 ill, injured or orphaned 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.

Saturday, November 30, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Saw whet owl with wing wrap

Winter Solstice Celebration

Get ready for the longest night of the year! Take a lantern-lit night hike through the winter woods, meet native animals and learn how they adapt to the season, and make a simple craft near the cozy crackling fire. Spend time in Schuele Planetarium to learn the meaning of the solstice and tour the current night sky. Telescope viewing will be available, weather permitting!

Friday, December 20, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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

Night Sky with Orion
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

Current Month

November 2024

wed20nov6:30 pmwed8:00 pmAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

sat30nov2:00 pmsat3:00 pmReasons for RehabilitationFor adults and children ages 10 and up2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

December 2024

wed18dec6:30 pmwed8:00 pmAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

fri20dec6:00 pmfri8:30 pmWinter Solstice CelebrationFor all ages6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

February 2025

fri21feb6:00 pmfri8:30 pmOwl ProwlFor all ages6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

April 2025

sat12apr10:00 amsat12:00 pmFamily Earth Day CelebrationFor all ages10:00 am - 12:00 pm

June 2025

sat14jun1:00 pmsat3:00 pmIntroduction to Nature JournalingFor all ages1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Renovations are underway in the outdoor Wildlife GardensClick here to learn more.