Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ 🌈 The Rough Green Snake is an arboreal species that prefers to live in the branches and foliage of trees and shrubs. Their bright green color provides excellent camouflage, making them difficult to see in the wild.

Catch the Life on Lake Erie Traveling Photo Exhibit at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center! Get a closer look at our lake’s landscapes and wildlife – and while you’re there, check out all the @LENSC has to offer!

Have a turtle-y awesome Valentine’s Day 🍓🐢 Visit the Center with your valentine this weekend and enjoy free general admission our exhibits featuring live animals, natural history, and space science. Hours Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan your visit at lensc.org/program-calend….

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers college students the opportunity to gain unique career experience in the areas of wildlife and education. Applications for Summer 2025 wildlife internships will be accepted through March 5.   Learn more and apply: lensc.org/internship-pro…

Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist Tim Jasinski was featured on the most recent episode of The American Birding Podcast by @ABA! He discusses the wildlife rehabilitation process and shares ways individuals can help keep birds safe. Click here to listen: aba.org/09-02-rehabili…

New year, new planetarium shows 🌟   We are excited to be launching Unique Universe and Skywatch Live! in 2025.   View program schedule, read descriptions and reserve your tickets at lensc.org/planetarium.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas! 🎄 As a reminder, the Center is closed today and will reopen December 26. For wildlife assistance, please call 440-871-2900 x204 or email wildlife@lensc.org. 📷: Violet, Domestic Rabbit

Today marks the first official day of winter 🌌 The winter solstice occurs when half of the Earth's axis is tilted the farthest away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year. We will gradually gain more daylight between now and the summer solstice in June.

Our PBIS winners had an amazing time on their field trip to the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center today!! They were treated to an incredible presentation in the planetarium! Mr. Morris, thank you for organizing this great event!! They had so much fun! @AndyPeltz @whsladydukes

Join us this #GivingTuesday and help support nature discovery for every child and adult! Each year we welcome more than 100,000 visitors to enjoy free admission, nature-based programs, and wildlife rehabilitation services at no charge to the public: 29430.blackbaudhosting.com/29430/Giving-T…

In celebration of our new Artemis I Moon Tree, join us on Wednesday, November 27 for a special selection of Moon-themed programming and space science activities for all ages. Learn more at lensc.org/lake-erie-natu…

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has planted an Artemis I Moon Tree as part of a national STEM engagement and conservation education initiative with @NASA! The Artemis I Moon Tree, a sweetgum seedling, orbited the Moon on the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022.

The Center offers college students unique experiences in the fields of astronomy, education, and wildlife. Applications are currently being accepted for the Astronomy Internship and Wildlife Internship. Learn more and apply at lensc.org/internship-pro….

The temperature is dropping and leaves are beginning to fall, but the outdoor fun doesn’t have to come to an end! There are plenty of ways to enjoy nature in late autumn 🍁 From nature hikes to stargazing, here are the Center’s activities for the season: lensc.org/connecting-chi…

Happy Halloween! No tricks, just treats for Darwin, our resident American Kestrel, as he enjoys his pumpkin enrichment 🎃

You can find crayfish in the Center’s stream habitat as a part of free general admission. Hours Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan your visit at lensc.org/program-calend….

Crayfish, crawfish or crawdad? They’re all correct! This freshwater crustacean goes by different names depending on where you live. Up north, we usually call them crayfish. But they are not actually fish! They belong to the same family as lobsters 🦞

Join in on the nature-based fun! Registration for the following preschool programs is available at lensc.org/preschool-prog… for Spring 2025: Forest Friends 🌲 For children ages 1 – 2 with one adult Frogs & Polliwogs 🐸 For children ages 2 – 3 with one adult

Join us tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. for Astronomy Club 🌕 Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment. Learn what’s new in space, the latest gadgets, astro-tainment, and mind-blowing facts. Learn more at lensc.org/planetarium.

- Prepare for sudden stops and always wear a seatbelt - Do not swerve to avoid hitting a deer - If you hit a deer, pull your car to the side of the road, turn on your hazard lights, and report the incident to local police

Drivers, be alert! Deer breeding season occurs from mid-October through December: - Slow down and be attentive while driving through zones marked with deer signs - If you see one deer, assume others are nearby