• Hike & Run

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Hike & Run - Sunday, September 13, 2026 The 22nd Annual Shaker Lakes Hike & Run is just around the corner! On Sunday, September 13, join us for a community tradition that celebrates the Nature Center's past, present, and future. Just days before our official 60th anniversary, celebrate with us and choose from scenic chip-timed 5K […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding
    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    FALL BIRD BANDING   Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30  Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM.   Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn. 

  • Shaker Arts Circle

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    SHAKER ARTS CIRCLE First & third Tuesdays | 5:30–7PM The Shaker Art Circle is a bimonthly gathering of artists and creatives to come together to sketch, draw, paint, and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment. Sponsored by the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC), this group is open to adults of all artistic levels—from beginners to professionals—who […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding
    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    FALL BIRD BANDING   Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30  Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM.   Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn. 

  • Guided Bird Walks

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    GUIDED BIRD WALKS  Ongoing | Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot.   Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding
    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    FALL BIRD BANDING   Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30  Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM.   Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn. 

  • TREKKING TOGETHER: Fall Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland 

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    TREKKING TOGETHER: Fall Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland  Select Saturdays September 19, October 31, November 21 | 10-11 AM  Join Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly hikes! We invite you to move and appreciate the beauty of nature on these beautiful autumn mornings. The trail will be of natural surfaces (paved and dirt trails) […]

  • Seed Collection Workshop 2

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Seed Collection Workshop  Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-11:30 am  Fall is a great time to start collecting mature native seeds! This workshop will cover the steps needed to identify, find, collect, clean, and store seeds for future planting. We’ll discuss the importance of collecting seeds, answer your questions about how to stratify seeds, and hike […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding
    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    FALL BIRD BANDING   Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30  Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM.   Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn. 

  • Fall Equinox Hike

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Fall Equinox Hike (60th Anniversary)  Tuesday, September 22 | 7-8:30 pm  Continuing our popular night hike series, join our Natural Resources team as we hike into Fall on the Autumnal Equinox. We’ll take in the fall color as we begin and search for nocturnal wildlife and sounds under the waxing moon.   Registration required. $5 per […]