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SATURDAY, MAY 8

39th ANNUAL PLANT AND HOMEGROWNS SALE
SHOP THE REGION'S BEST SELECTION OF HARD-TO-FIND ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, HERBS, VEGETABLES, AND MORE! SHOP ONLINE WITH CONVENIENT HOME DELIVERY OR IN-PERSON.

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A CAMPAIGN FOR THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES
YOUR PARK. YOUR FUTURE.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING PLANS AND HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

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NEW!

SPRING PROGRAMS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!

EXPLORE PROGRAMS
WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN?

ADULT ARCHERY CAMP
REGISTER NOW TO BOOK A DAY OF ARCHERY WITH FRIENDS. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NATURE CENTER'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

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FIND YOUR CONNECTION TO NATURE
RELAX AND RESTORE
UNPLUG AND UNWIND YOUR MIND AND BODY IN OUR 20-ACRE SANCTUARY

VISIT US

CONSERVE. CONNECT. INSPIRE.
THE NATURE CENTER
Just minutes from downtown Cleveland in the heart of historic Shaker Heights and surrounded by the Shaker Parklands, the Nature Center is free and open to the public, providing wonderful nature experiences and discovery for all ages throughout all seasons.

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2112
FEET OF TRAILS

8
MAPPED NATIVE HABITATS

140,000+
YEARLY
VISITORS

13,000+
STUDENTS IMPACTED

1,000+
BIRDS BANDED
ANNUALLY

UNLIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER NATURE

ENHANCING YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
A CAMPAIGN FOR THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES
YOUR PARK. YOUR FUTURE.
More than 50 years ago, our community saved this green space, not only to preserve vital habitats but to provide outdoor experiences that engage and educate all. Today, we are called together to strengthen the legacy they built by investing in our outdoor classroom for generations to come.
Help us complete the fourth and final phase of our campaign..

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
DOAN BROOK ANNUAL STREAM SWEEP & WEED PULL
April 17 | 1-3PM | Corner of Fairhill and E. 127 St.
FOR PREK-AGE 7
VIRTUAL NATURE STORY TIME: GARDENS
MONDAY, MAY 17 | $5 PER FAMILY | ZOOM
GRAB YOUR BINOCULARS AND JOIN US FOR
GUIDED BIRD WALKS
Sunday, May 23 | 8-10AM | $5 suggested donation

SUPPORT THE NATURE CENTER
HELP OUR MISSION
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes receives no property or income tax support and relies solely on the generosity of our members, donors and funders to sustain our mission to conserve a natural area, connect people with nature and inspire environmental stewardship.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes receives no property or income tax support and relies solely on the generosity of our members, donors and funders to sustain our mission to conserve a natural area, connect people with nature and inspire environmental stewardship.
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