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A CAMPAIGN FOR THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES
ENHANCING YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING PLANS FOR RENOVATION

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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

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
GET READY FOR GARDENING SEASON
BRINGING NATURE HOME
A FREE LECTURE SERIES | ZOOM
VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
FOR PREK-AGE 7
VIRTUAL NATURE STORY TIME: GARDENS
Monday, March 15 | $5 PER FAMILY | ZOOM
GRAB YOUR BINOCULARS AND JOIN US FOR
GUIDED BIRDING WALKS
Sunday, March 14 | 8-10AM
$5 suggested donation

ENHANCING YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
OUR BOLD VISION
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. We are embarking on a bold and exciting plan to restore, renovate and enhance our 20 acres.

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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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