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7250 Alexander Road
Concord Township OH 44077 
440-354-0894

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Environmental Learning Center

The Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center is home to the
Porter Program for Science and Mathematics.

This facility is open for pre-registered programs only.

Facility Information

The Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center is a state-of-the-art science and educational facility that connects people with nature.  It features educational exhibits, fully equipped high-tech classrooms, an astronomical observatory, a biology/biotechnology lab and a weather station. 

Located on approximately 250 acres of beautiful and ecologically diverse open space rich in both cultural and natural history, Big Creek and Jordan Creek are protected on this property.  Students, educators and residents of Northeast Ohio will benefit from the unique partnerships, programs and projects that are and will continue to be developed at this facility. 

A partnership with the Lake County Educational Service Center relocated the award-winning Porter Program for Science and Mathematics to the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center.  Future partnerships with educational institutions will expand learning opportunities for grades pre-K through 12 along with college level classes, internships and professional development for educators.

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  • Hours: Open for scheduled classes, pre-registered programs, or by appointment only  
  • Education programs: Click here to view Lake Metroparks’ education brochure or call 440-256-3800 or 800-366-3276 to request a copy. 
  • Directions: From I-90, take State Route 44 south to Auburn Road; turn left and proceed .3 mile; turn right onto Concord-Hambden Road. Continue one mile to stop sign at Ravenna Road. Continue straight on Concord-Hambden for .4 mile to Alexander Road and turn left; drive .3 mile to park entrance (on the left).

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