The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center (LENSC) is dedicated to educating and inspiring individuals to understand, appreciate, and take responsibility for the natural world. It provides a unique combination of resources, including live animal displays, wildlife rehabilitation services, a public access planetarium, a nature-based preschool, and park settings along the shores of Lake Erie. LENSC offers a variety of programs for all ages, focusing on hands-on learning experiences with nature and science. These include nature-based preschool classes, school programs, summer camps, and specialized programs for scouts. The center's Walter R. Schuele Planetarium provides immersive educational experiences about astronomy and physics, and it is one of only two publicly accessible planetariums in the Cleveland area. Additionally, LENSC offers wildlife rehabilitation services, assisting the public with injured or ill animals, and provides valuable internship opportunities for college students in wildlife rehabilitation and animal care. The center is committed to fostering a lifelong passion for discovery and a lasting connection to the natural world.
