Lake Erie Nature & Science Center brings the fascinating realm of astronomy to people of all ages, from preschoolers through adults.
The Walter R. Schuele Planetarium is a full-dome theater designed primarily for an audience of young children, families and students. Last transformed in 2014 with two new projectors, the planetarium uses a combination of a digital projector and an optical mechanical star projector to give visitors an immersive learning experience through high-resolution, 360-degree images and a realistic, breathtaking display of more than 3,000 stars.
The replacement of our digital projector at a cost of $200,000 will allow Lake Erie Nature & Science Center to continue to serving as a leading science education institution in the community by:
- Delivering immersive, inquiry-based space science education programs to nearly 25,000 preschoolers through adults
- Engaging visitors of all ages with abstract STEAM education concepts and space exploration
- Providing access to one of only two publicly accessible planetariums in Cuyahoga County
As an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Nature Center relies on donations and grants to support day-to-day operations in addition to capital improvements. Your support of the Digital Planetarium Projector Replacement Project will help us continue delivering high-quality space science education programs and inspiring visitors of all ages.
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
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.
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.
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.
