Members play an integral role in ensuring the Nature Center remains free and open to the public. As such, the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is delighted to announce a refreshed membership program with updated benefits, events and communications! Don't delay, join today!
About Us
Just minutes from downtown Cleveland in the heart of historic Shaker Heights and surrounded by the Shaker Parklands, the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is free and open to the public providing wonderful nature experiences and discovery for all ages and through all seasons.
Serving the community as a conserved green space, the Nature Center connects visitors with nature and inspires environmental stewardship in the thousands of adults and children served each year through unique and engaging programming and educational offerings.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes has been designated as a National Environmental Education Landmark (U.S. Park Service), an Important Bird Area (Audubon Society), and an official Wildlife Habitat Site (National Wildlife Federation).
DOAN BROOK ANNUAL STREAM SWEEP
FredWalksCLE: Stewarding Nature Hikes
Saturday, May 19 | 10:30 - 3 PM
FredWalksCLE explores the eternal question: East or West Side? Our water can't tell the difference! Join us to explore our region's watersheds via two beloved streams east and west: West Creek and the Doan Brook/Shaker Lakes. Celebrate the differences and similarities in our local waterways while learning about the advocacy that keeps them healthy. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks, Doan Brook Watershed Partnership, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Urban Afro, and the West Creek Conservancy. Free to attend.
NATURE STORY TIME
Nature Story Time
July 2 - August 13
Registration is now open for our Nature Story Time! With different themes each week through the summer, children aged 3 1/2 to 7 can enjoy an hour filled with reading time, crafts and a hike!
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Ohio Boating Education
Saturday, June 9 | 9AM – 5 PM
Join Sergeant Derek Hill from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a free course on boating laws, accident prevention and safety. Ohio boating regulations require anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, to show proof of completing an approved boating safety course or proficiency test before operating a boat more than 10 horsepower. Those not legally required to take a course also are welcome.
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The Nature Center is proud to partner with our 2018 Organizational Sponsor
Voted Best Birthday Party Location by Cleveland Magazine
The Nature Center is proud to be part of the Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is generously supported by
Voted Best Nature Center and Best Summer Camp by Macaroni Kid
Give to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes!
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.
