Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

08/28/2026

Afterschool Adventures!

Looking for some afterschool nature fun this fall? Join us for an hour of active nature and science exploration, hikes, games, animal encounters, and activities while we investigate the natural world around us!

Thursdays, October 1 – 29
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Register today! https://www.lensc.org/youth-teen-programs/

08/28/2026

Due to local utility work, the Center will be closed on Saturday, August 29.
Marvelous Moths will continue as scheduled at 8:30 p.m.

We will open again on Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding!

08/27/2026

🌈 🪶 Feathers of Many Colors 🪶 🌈
Come learn all about feathers and their colors this Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00PM

Dr. Sean Williams, Ornithology instructor at Tri-C, in conjunction with Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society will be presenting “Feather Coloration and Mutations” for FREE here at the Center this Tuesday (9/1/26)!

Ever see a bird that has strangely colored feathers? Feathers are colored just like mixing paint, and sometimes the painter forgets to add a color. In this talk, we'll explore feather pigments, feather growth, pigment deposition, structural coloration, mutations that result in plumage aberrations, and other plumage oddities. Bring your photos of aberrant individuals if you'd like to discuss their color!

This presentation is also available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84995736891?pwd=WyBLxcYRLXcS8VytczbZPb6Y6mbE51.1
Meeting ID: 849 9573 6891 and Passcode: 221341 (if needed)

📷 Dr. Sean Williams

08/26/2026

Bring your nature-loving nut to Nature Nuts!

This 2-hour program introduces children between the ages of 3 and 5 to the wonders of science and nature! Our play-based nature and science themed curriculum includes social skill development, hands-on activities, math and literacy skill building, animal encounters, hikes, story time, crafts, and planetarium visits.
Been here before? Great! New curriculum is offered each year.

30-week session: Classes take place weekly
(Children must be fully bathroom independent.)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

To learn more and register your future Nature Nut:
https://www.lensc.org/preschool-programs/

08/25/2026

This summer we've welcomed five interns to our Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Program to gain valuable experience and assist in the areas of wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, and public education.

Each intern brings a unique set of skills and interests to the Center, and we are grateful to have them as a part of our team!

Wildlife Intern Highlight: Luke Bowen

Why did you choose to intern at the Center?
To gain more experience in working hands-on with animals and learn from individuals in the wildlife field.

What was a highlight of your internship?
Assisting in a successful first wing wrap on a Cedar Waxwing.

08/24/2026

Evening Explorers: Nocturnal Wonders
This Friday, August 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy access to the Center’s offerings after hours! Meet our animal ambassadors in a Wonders of Wildlife encounter, see the stars and more in Schuele Planetarium, and visit our indoor and outdoor exhibits featuring natural history, space science, and live animals.

Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4gumIfU

08/23/2026

Sunday Serenity

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Work alongside our wildlife staff to feed the animals! Prepare food, treats, and enrichment for our resident animals - and then offer them what you’ve made! As we focus on nutrition and diets in this behind-the-scenes, small group program, plan to have awesome and close interactions with our animals.

For ages 8 and up with one adult.

September 26 9:00 AM
October 24 9:00 AM
November 7 9:00 AM
November 14 9:00 AM
December 6 9:00 AM .. and more in 2027!

To register: https://www.lensc.org/animal-programs/

08/21/2026

This Saturday, August 22 is Telescope Night!
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Join our Planetarium Specialists for an evening under the stars! We'll begin in the planetarium to talk all things space and review the current events happening in our night sky. Then, weather permitting, we will head outdoors for telescope viewing through our 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

For adults and children ages 12 and up.
Reserve your spot: https://www.lensc.org/planetarium/