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Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center Spring 2021

OPENING MAY 8th!

We are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center on May 8th! The building addition and renovation is complete and we will soon have our new displays fin-ished! This May, we will be unveiling our exhibits that we have been planning for the addition. The live animal display will feature a large open wetland habitat with a water feature for our turtles, designed and built by Aquascapes. Coyote Peterson of the Brave Wilderness YouTube channel will be here filming the build as well. We will also have exhibits for

snakes, frogs, and more! Our geology display will cover a comprehen-sive natural history of the formation of the Lake Erie islands, complete with rock, geode, and fossil samples! Don’t forget to sit back and en-joy nature through our wildlife viewing window. We will have bird feeders set up outside and a display on the common birds of the is-lands to help with bird identification. Be sure to check out the new location of our observation beehive too, located next to the viewing

window. You’ll be stunned by the beauty of the new mural by Janet Stearns on the wall of the large mammal display! We are so excited for this new feature at the Center, she really brought the scene to life! Make sure to add a trip to the Nature & Wildlife

Center to the top of your list for your Put-in-Bay adventure! We will be back to our nor-mal hours starting May 8: 12-4pm on week-ends in May & September, 11am-5pm daily June-August. See information on our Grand Reopening event on page 4, and our Dedica-tion on page 7. We cannot wait to welcome visitors back to the Nature & Wildlife Center and show off all the exciting new attractions!

The mission of the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife

Center is to promote conservation of and education about the

flora, fauna, and lands of the Lake Erie

Islands ecosystem.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Kristin Stanford

Secretary Peggy Leopold

Treasurer Kit Knaser

Board Members Lisa Brohl Sue Bixler

Sarah Cochran Courtney Blumensaadt

Melissa Kowalski

Nature Center Director Renée Fultz

Nature Center Manager Road Scholar Director

Martyn Drabik-Hamshare

Nature Camp Consultant Jackie Taylor

In This Issue: Nature Camp……...…..Pg 2

Road Scholar……...…..Pg 2

Events………..…….Pgs 3-5

Island Green Week: Pgs 6-7

Sponsors & Donors…...Pg 3

How You Can Help…...Pg 9

PIB Nature Camp

Registration Form…...Pg 10

MBI Nature Camp

Registration Form…...Pg 11

2021 Donation form….Pg 12

Introducing AmeriCorps Intern: Regan Monnett Regan is a sophomore in environ-mental studies at the University of Michigan. She was raised on Kel-leys Island, where she developed a love for all things related to the environment and the outdoors. We are excited for her to work with the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, PIB Township Park District, and the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center dur-ing the 2021 summer!

Welcome Regan!

Mural Sneak Peek Thank you to everyone who came out to our Mural Sneak Peek event! We had so much fun showing everyone the progress Janet Stearns has made on the mural! Congratulations Lisa Brohl for winning the silent auc-tion of the beautiful framed Buf-flehead print! Wine and appetiz-ers were made and donated by Kristin Stanford, Lisa Brohl, Mis-si Kowalski, & Kit Knaser—thank you all for making the event a success! We are still rais-ing funds for the mural, we’ve raised almost $3,000 so far and have around $800 to go. If you would like to

contribute to this amazing piece of art, you can donate to our Go-FundMe campaign:

charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/nature-mural-by-janet-

stearns. Thank you!

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Nature Camp by Jackie Taylor The Nature Camp mission is to encourage children’s natural curiosity of the outdoors by engaging them in fun and educa-tional activities.

The Nature Camp programs are designed to focus on new themed topics each year related to the Lake Erie Islands’ ecolo-gy for fun hands-on experiences. Each camp is split into appro-priate age groups: Intro to Nature Camp: age 4 My 1st Nature Camp: ages 5-6 Nature Camp: ages 7-8 Environmental Adventure Camp I: ages 9-10 Environmental Adventure Camp II: ages 11-14

The 2021 Nature Camp Theme is “Everything Under the Sun” Each day will focus on a different topic and habitat fish, birds, geology, insects, and astronomy, with an evening night sky program for campers and their families. Campers 9-14 years old will kayak one day. Campers will be provided professional-ly developed materials (including many hands-on activities) designed to appeal to their sense of wonder and curiosity, con-necting them to nature.

Themes by day:

Birds- Campers will get to inspect a variety of physical bird adaptations- including characteristics of beaks, feet, legs, wings, and colorations while going on a bird hike. AND they will get a chance to design their own original bird!

Fish- Campers will participate in a Fishing Program. The program consists of hands-on participation in four areas covering the ba-sics of Angling in Casting, Fishing Knots and Rigging, Fish Habitat and Handling and Local Information.

Geology- Campers will go on a hike through one of Ohio’s most geologically interesting areas in Ohio, gathering a varie-ty of evidence of the islands’ ancient history discovering wild

caves, rock formations and glacial grooves.

Insects- Campers will be Insect Investiga-tors while going on a hike collecting live insects to observe and handle, and illustrat-ing their investigations.

Astronomy- Campers will get to be As-tronomers for the day. They will join an Astronomer to view the sun, examining sunspots and discover how the sun supports all living things. Campers will also make Sun Prints!

Night Sky Program- All campers and their family members will be welcome to join our Astronomer for any one of the 3 evening night sky programs. Participants will get views of the planets, star clusters, and moon. Each camper will receive a planisphere!

Kayaking- Campers 9-14 years old will get an afternoon to Kayak around Gi-braltar Island, learning boating safety, paddling strokes, and kayaking games!

Middle Bass Nature Camp Dates & Times: Intro to Nature Camp: June 21-25, 9-10 am My 1st Nature Camp: June 21-25, 10:30-11:30 am Nature Camp: June 21-25, 12:30-2 pm Environmental Adventure Camp I: June 21-25, 2:30-4:30pm Environmental Adventure Camp II: July 19-23, 10am-12pm

Put-in-Bay Nature Camp Dates & Times: Intro to Nature Camp: July 12-16, 9-10 am My 1st Nature Camp: July 12-16, 10:30-12 & 1:30-3pm Nature Camp: July 12-16, 9-10:30 am & 11-12:30 Environmental Adventure Camp I: July 12-16, 1:30-3:30 pm Environmental Adventure Camp II: July 19-23, 10am-12pm

We are thrilled to have Jackie Taylor as our Nature Camp Consultant this year! Thank you for all you do for Camp!

Registration Forms on pages 10 & 11 of this newsletter You can also access the forms on our Facebook page and our website: lakeerieislandswildlife.com

Island Birding with Road Scholar by Martyn Drabik-Hamshare After 19 years of inviting Road Scholars to the Lake Erie Islands, our programs in 2020 were under-standably canceled, as were ones planned for this upcoming spring. However, we are not letting that get us down; we are already planning future programs.

Two programming weeks are planned for this fall - the first time we will run a birdwatching program outside of the spring. We are hoping to attract bird-watchers from all over to find fall mi-grants, see some up-close owl band-

ing by master bander Tom Bartlett, and explore the fun-filled aspects of the Lake Erie Islands. Then, in 2022, our spring programs will return with two programming weeks based on South Bass Island, and one on Kelleys.

If you know any birders (particularly those from afar), let them know about these exciting programs! Updates will also be posted our social media channels. Lake Erie: Birding the Shores and Islands Program #12641 2021 dates: Sep 12-17: Put-in-Bay Oct 24-29: Kelleys Island 2022 Dates: May 1-6: Put-in-Bay May 8-13: Put-in-Bay May 15-20: Kelleys Island Enroll online at: www.roadscholar.org or inquire by phone, 800-454-5768. You can also contact us directly by emailing lakeerieislandsroadscholar@gmail.com The Lake Erie Islands Road Scholar programs are sponsored by The Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center

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Wild Tuesdays

Tuesdays 1-3pm at The Nature & Wildlife Center

Wild Tuesday are back in person! These free weekly programs aim to ed-ucate visitors on Ohio’s Native Wildlife by providing up-close and hands-on interactive experiences. Come get Wild with us this summer!

DATE SPEAKER TOPIC

June 15 Deb Nofzinger Bats

June 22 Renee Market: Naturalist Amphibians

June 29 Paula Ziebarth Birds

July 6 Nature’s Nursery Backyard Wildlife

July 13 Lisa Brohl: LEIC Wild Edibles

July 20 Brian Alford: OSU Stone Lab Aquatic Invertebrates

July 27 Allison Dawson Fish

Aug. 3 Kristin Stanford: OSU Stone Lab Snakes

Aug. 10 Jay Reynolds: Cleveland State The Sun

Native Plant Sale Need a Mother’s Day gift? Come to our Native Plant

Sale! Planting native trees and shrubs is a great way to provide quality habitat for the birds, butterflies, moths and oth-er wildlife of the islands because they are adapted to feeding on native plants and using them for shelter. Make your land more attractive to birds, bees, butterflies and a host of other desirable pollina-tor species by planting native! The LEIC will be sell-ing extra plants from their native plant sale (to order now visit lakeerieislandsconservancy.org or call Lisa at 419-366-2087). The LEINWC will be selling Milk-

weed plugs to add to your Spring gar-den and help the Monarch Butterflies. Email leinwc@gmail.com to put your order in today! We’ll also be making seed bombs as a fun Mother’s Day activity!

Garlic Mustard Competition The City of Green near Akron, Ohio has issued us a chal-lenge to see which community can pull the most garlic

mustard in a day! We have accepted the challenge but need your help and lots of volunteers! There is a huge problem with invasive wild-flower garlic mustard in Cooper’s Woods, we need help! The best way to get rid of it is to hand pull it before it goes to seed. Brendan Morgan of EnviroScience will be at the Cooper’s Woods parking lot at 10am to arm us with strong garbage bags. Volunteers will head into the woods after an educational session on what garlic mustard looks like and how to pull it. Bring garden gloves to wear if you can or we will have extra gloves. We will fill our bags, take them back to the parking lot for weighing before dumping into a dumpster so that seeds are removed from the site. After the bag is empty, grab some water and return to the woods to refill your bag. Southgate park in the city of Green is much larger at 200 acres but the density of garlic mustard is much higher at our 30 acre Coopers Woods. With enough helping hands we could win this! Weight will be calculated as total pounds pulled and pounds per volunteer hour. The prize for winning this friendly competition is bragging rights and a sense of accomplishment!

Events are subject to change, please watch our Facebook & website for updates.

Earth Week Challenge

Do your part for the planet with our Earth Week Challenge! In partnership with the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, anytime during Earth Week April 19-23, send a selfie or photo of yourself doing each of the items on the checklist to leiconservancy@gmail.com or text Lisa Brohl at 419-366-2087. Check the Conservancy’s website lakeerieislandsconservancy.org and Facebook for instructions on pulling Garlic Mustard. Come en-joy native wildflowers and help keep our woods community healthy. Walk our shorelines and pick up litter at the same time. Thanks for doing your part to keep our islands beautiful! For an Earth Day (& everyday) activity—Visit www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips and learn about “51 Ways to Restore Our Earth.”

April 19-23

May 8

May 9

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Monarch Tagging Join us at the South Bass Lighthouse for Monarch Butterfly tagging as

they begin their migration south! You can even "Adopt" a Monarch with a $10 donation and receive a certificate with the tag number of your butterfly to track its migration if recaptured! You do not need to attend the event to Adopt a Monarch, we can mail your certificate so you can be a part of this exciting event! Call the LEINWC at 419-285-3037 or email leinwc@gmail.com to Adopt your Monarch!

Grand Reopening We are so excited to celebrate the reopening of the Nature & Wildlife Center! Come see all of the improvements with the building addition and renovation! We

will be unveiling our new exhibits including a large open habitat for our live turtles, snake and frog exhibits, comprehensive geology display, live beehive, wildlife viewing window with dis-play on common birds of the islands, and beautiful mural by Janet Stearns in our large mam-mal display! To celebrate the culmination of years of fundraising and efforts by the community, we will be offering FREE admission all day! From 1-5pm, we’ll have live music on the back porch, as well as hotdogs and beer offered outside. You won’t want to miss this awesome party to celebrate the Nature & Wildlife Center and all of our support-ers and visitors who helped make this dream of a larger space to serve the community an amazing reality.

For islanders who will be too busy Memorial weekend to come celebrate, we are planning a soft opening the week before so everyone has a chance to see all the exciting new features at the LEINWC! Details coming soon!

May 30

Island Wide Garage Sale Stop at the Nature &

Wildlife Center between your gar-age sale shopping for coffee & baked goods! Get your caffeine and sugar fix to keep you going through the day while you browse the many amazing sales! Contact Tina Rog-ers at tina@visitputinbay.com to get on the map.

May 15

#EatAMayfly Back by popular demand, the Eat a Mayfly challenge! We challenge YOU to post a video

to any social media using the hashtag #EataMayfly. As we raise money in the fundraiser, different members of our organization will do the challenge at certain levels of the fundraiser. Every person that uses #EataMayfly will be entered to win a prize at the end of the fundraiser, and if you donate, you’ll be entered twice! You don’t have to do-nate to take part in the challenge, just make sure to use #EataMayfly when you post your video so we can enter you in the contest! Don’t forget to tag your friends and challenge them to #EataMayfly! Cheers to Mayfly season!!

Early June

Middle Bass Music Festival Things are rocking & rolling along with the planning for the Middle Bass Music

Festival! This exciting event is put on by our part-ner the Lake Erie Island Conservancy at the Lonz Winery Pavilion at the Middle Bass Island State Park. Come enjoy some amazing music while supporting a great cause! There will be food and drink vendors, local artists selling their wares, and the LEIC will be selling T-shirts! If you would like to volunteer or have a table at this event, contact the conservancy at 419-366-2087 or leiconservancy@gmail.com. The LEINWC will have a sales table there.

July 17

Island Green Week We are excited to

be having our Island Green Week events again this year! You will find activities every day that celebrate nature and the outdoors. See pages 5-7 for a full list of events and details!

Aug. 7-15

Sept. 18

Sale Away Yard Sale Day The Sale Away yard sale day is a great way to purge your cottage at

the end of the season as well as find fun new items for next season! The Nature & Wildlife Center will again be selling coffee & baked goods to help keep you warm and energized as you scour the sales for some amazing items! Contact Tina Rogers at tina@visitputinbay.com to get on the map.

Sept. 25

Nowak Construction & Remodeling

1742 NW Catawba Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452

419 341 4361 nowakconstruction@live.com

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From August 7th — 15th 2021, Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, OSU’s Stone Laboratory, Put-in-Bay Township Park District and Kelleys Island Field Station will host an array of events to support and highlight our islands Nat-ural, Historical and Cultural Resources. Through these events we hope to educate about our resources so that they may be used and loved for many years to come. The Lake Erie Islands are a high traf-fic tourist destination, with many opportunities to witness truly amazing parts of nature, history, and culture. Please join us for Is-land Green Week to see what our islands have in store for you!

August 7-15 A celebration of natural beauty,

ecology, and history

Middle Bass

Island Poker

Kayak Day

Saturday August 7 12pm; Cost - $20 pre

-registration $25 on site. Kayakers start and finish at the Mid-dle Bass Island State Park west beach (No starts later than 1:00 pm). The paddle around the island includes three additional stops (the State Park Marina, the MBI East Point Preserve, and the Kuehnle State Wildlife Area/Petersen Woods Preserve). A welcome packet at the start has a description of the course and information about the stops. Stops are staffed with volunteers for safety and to distribute poker cards and snacks. The finish has a cook-out with hot-dogs, chips, and bottle of water while 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners are determined. Proceeds from the event will benefit signage for the Put-in-Bay Township Park District’s newest preserves on Middle Bass Island. (Rain Date August 8) Registration forms will be available

soon. Deadline to register is July 30th.

Lake Erie Islands Nature

and Wildlife Center Tours

EVERYDAY! from 11am to 5 pm. Cost - $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Children 6-13yrs old, $2.00 Seniors, $8.00 for a family

group. Come see the newly enlarged and renovated Nature & Wildlife Center! Check out the exciting new displays includ-ing a live animal exhibit, a wildlife viewing window and com-mon birds display, and geology exhibit. These are in addi-tion to the old favorites of beautifully preserved wildlife and habitats, as well as the live bee hive! This is a must do during Island Green Week, you’re sure to find many great treasures. Visit lakeerieislandswildlife.com for more information on events, school groups, and Nature Camp.

Aug 7

12 pm Middle Bass

Aug 7-15

11-5 Put-in-Bay

Forest Bathing Everyday Cost: FREE. Enjoy a peaceful mind-fulness practice and connect to nature in any

of our beautiful preserves on the island. Stop by the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center to get more infor-mation on this nature-based calming practice and a map of the island preserves. Take a break from the stresses of life and ground yourself in nature!

Aug 7-15

11-5 Put-in-Bay

Wine Fest Join us for Wine Fest at Heineman's Winery! We will be selling deli-

cious appetizer plates that you can enjoy with a bottle of wine on the beautiful Winery grounds or take to watch the sunset at your favorite spot on the island! $10 per plate, pre-order rec-ommended, we sold out quick last year!

Oct. 2

Fall Bazaar Join us at The Goat for this fun Fall shopping event! Support local

businesses and island artisans while getting ahead on your holiday shopping! The event will be held out-doors at the Goat and the Biergarten will be open for tasty German beers and snacks! Rain date Sunday, October 17. For vendors: $10/table & promotion. Call 419-285-4448 to reserve your table!

Oct. 16

Giving Tuesday ‘Tis the season to be Giving! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing

the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Stay tuned in to our social media and website for more details on this event!

Nov. 30

Holiday Bazaar Mark your calendar for local holiday shopping – the Annual Holiday Bazaar has returned!

Local crafters and artisans are invited as well as local businesses with Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass merchandise. More information will be available closer to the event!

Dec. 2

Science Saturdays Saturday, August 7 & 14, 11am-1pm Cost - FREE Science Saturdays is a partnership between Kelleys Island State Park, Kelleys Island Audubon Club, and

the Kelleys Island Field Station. This is a weekly series of events that features interactive exploration centered around a particular topic. Families and learners of all ages are invited to explore hands-on science fun during this free drop-in event. 11am– 1pm on Saturdays through La-

Aug 7, 14 11-1

Kelleys Island

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Aquatic Visitor Center Tours to be scheduled with OSU Stone La-boratory office. Cost - Varies with Group Size (max 10 people). Visitors can visit the Aquatic Visitors Center, about one mile west

of downtown Put-in-Bay, to experience Lake Erie science up close. Activities include inspecting Lake Erie’s complex ecosys-tem through hands-on displays, observing and identifying live

fish in ten large aquariums, and discover-ing current research to protect Lake Erie. Children under age 16 can fish from the fishing pier for free. The facility is run by Ohio Sea Grant and OSU’s Stone La-boratory. Visit https://stonelab.osu.edu/ for scheduling and costs.

Aug 7-15

10-5 Put-in-Bay

LEIC Benjamin Woods Pre-

serve Dedication Sunday, August 8, 2pm. Cost: FREE PIB Township Park District and the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will dedicate

this new preserve. The new lands were purchased with funds from The Conservation Fund, a private donor and the Conservancy. A trail from Benjamin Woods joins with the Cooper's Woods Preserve trails so access is available from either preserve. A celebration will be held at the Benjamin Woods Preserve parking lot on Langram Rd. with a reception to follow. Parking also available at Cooper's Woods Preserve next to the Moth-er of Sorrows Catholic Church.

Aug 8

2pm Put-in-Bay

Miller Boat

Line Stargazing

Cruise

Monday, August 9 at 8pm; cost: Adults $25, Kids $15. The ferry cruise will leave from the downtown Miller Boat Line dock on Put-in-Bay just before sunset. The stars will light up the sky as Cleveland State University instructor and astronomer, Jay Reynolds, will share information about the night sky, planets, and stars. Passengers will have an amazing opportunity to en-joy the show from outer space as the ferry boat travels around the Lake Erie Islands. Wine and appetizers will be provided. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR AND BEVERAGES. Tickets are available online, at the Wildlife Center on Meechan Rd., or by credit card over the phone at 419-285-3037.

Wild Tuesday Tuesday, August 10 From 1pm to 3pm at the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center; Cost

–FREE. The purpose of our Wild Tuesday programs is to educate visitors and residents about Ohio’s native wildlife by providing up-close and hands-on interactive experiences. This is a really “wild” family event. Wild Tuesday features live animals, colorful crafts for children, and educational op-portunities for all ages! If your curiosity is peeked, we invite you to visit all of our Wild Tuesday Events throughout the summer, we look forward to being WILD with you.

Aug 4

1-3 Put-in-Bay Pig Roast & Auction

Wednesday Aug 11: 6-9pm at the Goat Restaurant; Cost: $20 Pre-Purchase, $25 on site. En-joy a slow spit-roasted hog

with corn, baked potatoes, and tasty sides donated by The Goat and live music. The silent auction will have many unique priz-es like ferry passes, gift certificates, and hand-crafted artwork. Proceeds benefit the LEINWC. Tickets available online, at the Wildlife Center or by phone at 419-285-3037.

Aug 11

6-9pm Put-in-Bay

Painting

at the Park Friday, August 13 at 6pm Cost: $30. Come

to the beautiful Oak Point State Park on South Bass Island for an evening of painting and nature. We will supply the materials and Mother Nature will supply the subject matter. An island artist will guide you to capture your subject on can-vas. This event is open to ages 13+. BYOB event. Rain or wind location will be the LEINWC back porch.

Aug 13

6pm Put-in-Bay

Aug 9

8pm Put-in-Bay

Lantern Tour of

Historic Hotel

Victory Grounds Sunday, August 8 from

7:30pm to 9:00pm; Cost - FREE. South Bass Island State Park will host a Lantern Tour of the infamous Hotel Victory grounds. This family event will start with a beautiful sunset at South Bass Island State Park and end at the Hotel Victory Swimming Pool Pavilion. The tour will highlight various still-existing features of the Hotel Victory, a history of the grounds, and exciting facts about life at the Hotel. Tour provided by Natu-ralist and Island Resident Renee Market.

Aug 8

7:30-9pm Put-in-Bay

Historic Gibraltar Island Tour Monday August 9th & Thursday August 12, tour times are 10-11; 11:30-12:30; 1-2, 2:30-3:30. Cost: $10/person. Tour rotations are limited to 10 people with pre-

registration required so make sure to schedule in advance! The hour-long island tour will include a glimpse of the history and natural history of this island, including the historic Stone Laboratory and Cooke’s Castle. Trans-portation to and from Gibraltar Island is paid separately via the Boardwalk water taxi. This is a wonderful experience for every member of the family, as you are whisked to a pri-vate island, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Downtown Put-in-Bay that can only be experienced through a boat ride in the Harbor. Be sure to book early, this event is going to book up fast. Schedule tours @ https://stonelab.osu.edu/ or (614) 292-8949.

Aug 9, 12

10-3:30 Put-in-Bay

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*Events are located on 3 separate islands. Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass, & Kelleys Island. Please make sure you are checking correct dates, times, island, & ferry schedules for events when making travel plans. For ferries: millerferry.com & jet-express.com*

Kelleys Glacial Grooves Everyday! Cost: FREE. Head over to Kelleys Island

for an opportunity to visit and view up close the largest glacial grooves in North America! Walk the trail that goes up and over the grooves to see the full expanse of this amazing geological phenom-enon. This is a self-guided walk and tour, make sure to check out the informative signs to learn more about how the glacial grooves were formed and discovered!

Historic South Bass

Island Lighthouse

Tours Saturday, August 14 from

11am to 5pm at the South Bass Island Light-house Grounds on Put-in-Bay; Cost - FREE. With Scheduled Tours guests will be able to tour the South Bass Island Lighthouse Tower and learn about its history; climb its stairs up 60 feet to take in the stunning views of Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie from the top of the tower. All Guests may walk the historic grounds that include a butterfly garden certified by Monarch Watch. On the National Register of Historic Places, this lighthouse is sure to impress. To Schedule a Tower Tour visit https://stonelab.osu.edu/ or call (614) 292-8949.

Aug 14

11-5 Put-in-Bay

LEINWC Ribbon

Cutting Sunday, August 15, 2:00pm. Cost: FREE The LEINWC will be hosting a ribbon cut-

ting ceremony for the new building addition. It will celebrate the culmination of years of fundraising and planning. We will be acknowledging our donors who were vital in the com-pletion of this ambitious venture. The ceremony will be held onsite with a recep-tion to follow.

Aug 15

2pm Put-in-Bay

Kelleys Island

Homecoming Friday, August 13 - 14 5:00 pm - 4:00pm Cost - FREE Homecoming is an event spon-sored by KILA (the Kelleys Island Landown-

ers Association) and serves as a weekend for those who love this island to return and enjoy fun, food, and entertainment. For the third year in a row, the festival will last 2 days. All Homecoming events will take place at the Kelleys Island Pavilion, located on Addison St.

Aug

13-14 Kelleys Island

Aug 7-15 Kelleys Island

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Alan & Stacy Clink Allison Zam Annette Hendrickson Art & Suzie Otermat Barbara Platz Barbershop Concert Group Name? Baycraft Builders Bill & Joyce Slough Bob & Jean Hilt Bob Cummings Brad & Angie Ohlemacher Brad & Zoe Titchener Brave Wilderness Brian Kezur Browns Backers Bruce & Kim Miles Bryan Slaton C. Edwards, Inc. Carly Wainwright Carolyn Weathers Carpets by Otto Cheryl Beal CRL David Foundation Dave & Linda Frederick David & Kat Holscott David & Sarah Leva David & Tina Larson Digital Insurance Doris Hubschman Dorn Foundation Dorothy Miller Doughty Family Elizabeth Heineman

Eric & Kelly Halterman Eric Nowak Fox Stone Frances Titchener, M.Damen Gary Macko Gilbert Heating & Cooling Greg & Sue Bixler Greg Sanderson Heineman Winery Herb & Diane Fultz Jack Crump Jackie Taylor Jacob Diebert James & Kathy Olliver James French Janet Rowland Janet Stearns Janice Williams Janicki & Amato Lemonade stand Jean Hilt Jeane Burgess Jeff & Kendra Koehler Jeff & Krissy Hart Jessie Greene Jim Dunfee Joan Booker Joan French Joe & Judy Janicki Joe Kostura John & Patricia Fisher John & Peggy Leopold John & Sara Sheehan John Bergan, Jr.

John Hageman Jr. Joseph & Ashley Hatcher Joseph & Maria Link Judy Semroc Julene Market June Campbell Kate Ptak Kathryn Knaser Kelly & Marty Faris Ken & Ann Shelton Kenneth Farber Keri Carnicom Kristi Tabaj Kristin Monroe Kristin Stanford Linda Rence Liz Kutschbach Lyndsey Myers Mack McCann Margaret Pristas Mark Nemec Marvin & Pat Booker Mary Masse Mary Roesch MaryJo Cartledge-Hayes Mchael McIntyre Meyers Michael & Jean Gora Mojito Bay Mooney Muriel Sneller Nancy Tanner Network for Good ODNR Division of Wildlife

Ohio Ornithological Society Park Hotel Peter & Amy Huston Peter & Josie Lesler PIB Property Owners PleinAir Art Ray & Marsha Collett Renee Fultz Richard & Carol Roberts Richard Gump Rick Price Robert & Dianne Smith Rudy & Susan Cooks Russ & Lisa Brohl Scott Hicken Scott Pugh Stan & Connie Wulkowicz Sue Judis Sue Prahst Todd Blumensaadt Tom & Paula Bartlett Walmart Foundation Walt & Wanda Guy Wild Birds Unlimited Wilderness Productions William & MaryAnn Market Family Fund William Sulesky Yardworks

*We apologize if we missed anyone, we are working on a full comprehensive list for our dedication in August*

Thank You to Everyone who contributed to the Building Addition! The realization of the building addition & remodel has culminated from years of fundraising and efforts by the community. We could not have done it without the immense support of our donors. All of us at the LEINWC are beyond grateful for every dona-tion that helped bring this dream to life. We will strive to continue to be a valuable resource for the community. Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 15 where we will honor and celebrate all who have helped make this dream become a reality!

BLACK SQUIRREL Bob Cummings Kit Knaser Tina Larson Sarah Toole

MONARCH BUTTERFLY Robert & Dianne Smith Mary Ann and Bernie Meyers John & Jane Bergan Dianne & John Demer Dave & Linda Frederick Debbie Ranieri

BALD EAGLE Terry & Lynda Heaton

GENERAL FUND Bob & Jean Hilt

Laureen Mooney Bob Cummings Claire Gavin Debra Woischke In honor of Russ & Lisa Brohl Dianne & John Demer Marsha & Ray Collett TC Energy Network for Good Joan Ziegler Joseph & Marie Link In memory of Linda Stoldt Michael & Christine Nagel Wade & Jenifer Bayer Jay & Rhonda Martin Roberta Keller

Amazon Smile Kroger

NATURE CAMP FUNDS John & Janet Bergan PIB Recreation Committee

BUILDING FUND Dave & Linda Frederick Wilderness Productions Joan Booker Robert Cummings Kristi Tabaj Brian Kezur Dave & Linda Frederick Bob & Jean Hilt Ken & Ann Shelton Robert & Dianne Smith

Tom & Paula Bartlett Michael Gora Lisa Brohl Mary Roesch Dorothy Miller Renee Fultz Peggy Leopold Doughty Family Bryan Slaton Tina Larson

SQUARE METER Scott Hicken

ADOPTIONS Joe & Judy Janicki

Note: This list reflects dona-tions made since October 2020

We Appreciate All of our Donors & Members!

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How Can You Help?

You get a LIFETIME membership to the Nature Center

Your name will be displayed with the animal you have chosen

Your name will go on a scale of our Fox Snake on the back porch

This would be a great present for Christmas, Birthdays, etc.

The adoptable animals are divided into three levels (see below)

For a full list of animals still available for adoption, please visit our website: lakeerieislandswildlife.com

You will receive a unique piece of the Nature Center property for a $50 dona-tion.

You can acquire adjacent squares.

Call or visit the center or our website to “close the deal.”

LEVEL ONE $500

LEVEL TWO $1,000

LEVEL THREE $2,500

50 Animals from

Beaver to Wood

22 Animals from

Badger to Wolverine

11 Animals from Big-horn

Sheep to White-tailed

Deer (Buck or Doe)

After being closed all last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we at the LEINWC need your support more than ever! We are so lucky to have such an amazing community! Here are some ways you can help.

Kroger Community Rewards Giving Back to the Community! It’s easy with your Kroger Plus Card! Sign in or create an account at Kroger.com, then enroll/update your Com-munity Rewards in Account Settings. You save, Kroger gives back!

Amazon Smile Simply shop at smile.amazon.com and register the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center as your charity and Amazon will donate a portion of what you spend!

Create a Facebook Fundraiser For your birthday or just because!

Follow us on Social Media! For news, updates, and fun activities!

Trash Pickup (Lake Disposal)/year.....$205 Trail Camera

Website Redesign……………………$835 Poster Frames

Microsoft Software/year……………..$100 Bookends

OE Meyer Propane/year….…………..$500 Label Maker

Newsletter Printing/year………….….$500 Toilet Paper

Spectrum (Phone, Internet)/year…….$840 Paper Towels

Utilities (electric, water)/year.……..$1,800 Hand Sanitizer

Water Bottle Fill Station………...…...$725 Large Clear Plastic Bins (64 qt)

Minifridge High Quality Bird Seed

Microwave Thank You Note Writer

Wishlist: Help Sponsor Expenses or Donate Needed Items

The LEINWC pre-sents: Island Ex-plorer Packs! Go on a fun & educational adventure around South Bass Island! Follow the map to complete challenges,

then send a photo with your complet-ed Pack to receive a prize! Packs in-clude: Explorer booklet, explorer gear (binoculars, compass, flashlight, & magnifying glass), colored pencils, & more, all in a reusable tote bag for only $15! The Bird-themed pack is available now, coming soon: Geolo-gy and Pollinators! Go to lakeerieislandswildlife.com/shop to purchase from our online shop or call for more details!

Island Explorer Packs

Send a check or donate on our website through PayPal. For donations of $500+ you receive your name on a scale of our Donor Fox Snake, Lifetime Membership, & credit towards an adoption!

Traditional

Donation

Our gift shop is now online! Go to lakeerieislandswild-life.com/shop for all the great LEINWC items! Choose “Local pickup” for curbside pickup!

Online Gift Shop

We still have items on our Amazon Charity Wishlist, check it out: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/2YQ3KHAI8QNJ7

Square Meter of LEINWC Grounds

Adopt a LEINWC Display Animal

Other ways to Help

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Lakeerieislandswildlife.com (419) 285- 3037 255 Meechen Road PO BOX 871 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

HELP WANTED

NATURE CAMP COORDINATOR & COUNSELORS If you enjoy nature and like working with kids we are looking for help with our day camps and kayaking on South Bass and Middle Bass Islands.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Due to financial stresses from the pan-demic, we will be heavily relying on vol-unteers this season. Here are the areas we can use help: • Guides at Center to greet visitors, op-

erate cash register, & give educational tours. One day/week or biweekly ok!

• Help with programs & events • Assistance with specific projects (i.e.

trail maintenance, compost upkeep) • Content writers for our social media

& website • Thank you card writers to help us

keep up with our correspondence

I would like to donate to: General Fund Donation

$__________for LEINWC operating costs

Building Addition Fund $__________for furnishings & displays.

Animal Adoption ____ I would like more information.

Square Meter $________for______ Square Meters ($50 ea.)

Nature Camp Fund $ ___________for expenses and equipment.

2021 Membership registration ____Black Squirrel $15.00 Individual Member: Season Pass to

LEINWC ____Monarch Butterfly $25.00 Family Member: Season Pass, 5%

Nature Camp Discount ____Lake Erie Water Snake $100 Business Member: Season Pass,

Ad in Each Newsletter, Link on our Website, Social Media Promo-tion, 10% Nature Camp Discount

____Bald Eagle $500 Life Member: Lifetime Pass, 25% Discount on sponsored events: Stargazing Cruise, Pig Roast, & Nature Camp, Name on a Scale of the Eastern Fox Snake displayed in the back porch, $500 Credit towards Animal Adoption *Limited Time Only: FREE reusable shopping bag, LEINWC hat & wildlife notecards with new Bald Eagle Membership!*

2021 LEINWC Donation Opportunities

Name: _________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________

City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________ Please make checks payable to LEINWC and send to: PO Box 871, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456 All donations are tax deductible

2020 Memberships are good through 2021! Thank You!