Welcome to Columbiana County's Unique
Museum of Natural History and Learning Center!​
The Wildlife Education Center does NOT take in live animals and we do NOT rehabilitate injured or orphaned animals.  Please contact:
Heather Merritt at 330-652-3381.  (birds and mammals)
Herps Alive at 216-374-1392 (reptile rescue and adoption)
or Jesse Janosik, ODNR, at 330-245-3039 (wild animals).

The center is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from the first weekend of
May through the first weekend of October.  
Saturdays  from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM  
Sundays  from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
 The  center will be open longer hours on special occasions and dates.
The Center is also open for school groups and community groups from May 1 through October 15 by appointment.
Contact Information:
By  mail:  BCWEC, P.O. Box 2212, East Liverpool, OH  43920
 Physical  Address:  12884 Echo Dell Rd., East Liverpool, OH  43920
By  e-mail

 Attention Teachers and Groups:
 The center may be open for school groups and community groups from May 1 through October 15 by appointment.  We will design a program for your class or organization to meet your needs.  We will visit your classroom for programs if needed. 
Contact Nancy at 330-457-2918 to schedule a school visit or program. 
For community groups, such as scouts, churches, etc., contact us by e-mail with your questions or to schedule a visit at [email protected]. 
For general questions or information, contact Dennis at 330-402-7846.


The Wildlife Education Center is operated entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to connecting the community with nature, educating people of all ages on wildlife and natural resources, and encouraging environmental conservation.  Funding comes strictly from grants, donations, gift shop sales, and local fundraising efforts. 

Thank you to our donors and partners