Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Club Strengthens Partnership with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
 
 
We recently presented a donation to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in support of its Wildlife Gardens Education and Renovation Project. Catherine Timko, Executive Director of the Center, was on hand to receive the check and gave us an exclusive sneak peek at the ongoing work. The tour highlighted the exciting transformations underway, which aim to enhance visitor experiences and improve habitats for native wildlife.
 
A History of Collaboration
 
This donation continues the Rotary Club’s long-standing partnership with the Center. In 2005, the Club funded the creation of the Rotary Centennial Garden, a welcoming feature at the entrance that has become a symbol of community collaboration and environmental education. The Club’s ongoing support reflects its commitment to enriching local resources and fostering connections between people and nature.
 
Transforming Wildlife Experiences
 
The Wildlife Gardens Education and Renovation Project is a $1.9 million initiative to improve outdoor exhibits and rehabilitation structures. The upgrades will create more natural habitats for resident animals that cannot return to the wild due to permanent injuries. Visitors will enjoy closer encounters with these animals while learning about wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
 
Community Impact
 
The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers free admission and serves over 100,000 visitors annually. Its programs inspire curiosity about the natural world through hands-on learning experiences with live animal ambassadors. The Wildlife Gardens renovations will further enhance these efforts by providing immersive environments that foster environmental stewardship.
 
A Shared Vision
 
The Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Club’s donation underscores its dedication to supporting initiatives that benefit both people and nature. By investing in projects like this, the Club ensures that future generations can continue enjoying meaningful connections with wildlife while learning about conservation.
 
This partnership exemplifies how collaboration can positively impact communities and ecosystems. To learn more about the center and this tremendous asset in our community, visit their website at https://www.lensc.org/.
 
(Note: portions of this story were written by AI.)
 
We can't wait to meet you at our 5th Annual Art Fest! 
 
The Rotary Art Festival is hosted by Westlake-Bay Village Rotary, part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in this community and in ourselves.
 
You can see us at work locally in many places, including Westlake City Schools, Bay Village Schools, Ames House – Hospice of the Western Reserve, Meals on Wheels, Milestones Autism Resources, STAR Camp, Best Buddies, and Providence House.

The funds raised from this festival are a direct investment back into our community, supporting initiatives such as kitchen equipment, college scholarships, assistance to those with special needs, holiday gifts for local families, and diapers for Providence House Crisis Nursery.
 
Come spend the day with us! 
 
If you’re an artist interested in participating in the Rotary Art Festival, we invite you to visit our online registration page. For any queries, please feel free to contact Joe Kraft at josephkraft7@gmail.com.
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