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SUNDAY, jUNE 13

HOMEGROWN PLANT SALE

SHOP THE REGION'S BEST SELECTION OF ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, HOUSEPLANTS, AND MORE, GROWN BY LOCAL GARDENERS!

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MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE

YOUR PARK. YOUR FUTURE.

DONATE BY AUGUST 31 AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

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NEW!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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

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

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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

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The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
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WANT TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES?

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REQUEST A FREE SIGN
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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
ART ON VIEW
URSULA KORNEITCHOUK'S EXHIBITION, AFFECTIONATELY YOURS, ON DISPLAY NOW BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT
GREAT FOR KIDS IN GRADES 1-9
POP UP CAMP
VARIOUS DATES | ALL DAY | NATURE CENTER
JOIN US IN STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DATES AVAILABLE ALL SUMMER LONG
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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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Join thousands of community members who receive our monthly email newsletter, the Nature Break. You'll be the first to know of upcoming programs and events, along with educational nature features to help you stay connected to our natural world.
Join thousands of community members who receive our monthly email newsletter, the Nature Break. You'll be the first to know of upcoming programs and events, along with educational nature features to help you stay connected to our natural world.
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conserving.
providing experiences.
inspiring others.
making a difference.
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