School Group Programs at the Nature Center and at Your School

Teachers!  Going on a field trip to Put-in-Bay?  See the Nature Center!

Come see our live animals including our famous indoor turtle pond, bee fascinated with our observation beehive, improve your birding skills with our birdwatching window, learn about island geology, or explore our exhibits of North American animal diversity and our nature trail and ponds. Your group can explore on your own or you can request a guided tour or program.  Arrange ahead for a 30 or 60 minute program at your students' grade level. Our programs are based on Next Gen and Ohio Education Science Standards.

Already doing an aquatic lab? We emphasize Island Flora, Fauna, and Lands.

Programs:  one selection can be 30 or 60 minutes.  We can split large groups into 2-3 smaller groups and rotate topics.

We offer guided tours (indoor and outdoor) and educational programs. You can choose the program content for your group, up to three topics. Common topics include (but are not limited to): Island Wildlife, Pollinators, Geology, Water Quality, Birds & Migration, and Native vs. Invasive Plants. For other programs not listed, please inquire ahead of time.

Group Program Prices:  $2.00 each elementary student,       $ 3.00    grades  7-12 & Teachers/Chaperones

Call the Lake Erie Island Nature and Wildlife Center at 419-285-3037 to make a reservation for your Program, or email leinwc@gmail.com           

Many Programs can be brought to your school. $100 ferry season, April-Nov,  $150 flying season Dec.- Mar.

School Group Registration Form