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Hiking Series

Numerous FREE hikes offered throughout September, October, and November of various rigor, distances and themes for all!

NEW!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?

HIT THE TRAILS

uncover seasonal wonders with each visit

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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

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

ART ON VIEW

“Refuge: The Last Days of Wonder” by Ursuline College’s Wasmer Gallery

FALL PROGRAMS

VARIOUS DATES | NATURE CENTER

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DATES AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND

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.

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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.

We are

educating.

conserving.

providing experiences.

inspiring others.

making a difference.

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