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SHOP THE SALE DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. a percentage of all sales benefit the nature center!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUN AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS!

Relax and Restore

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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ACCESSIBLE AND WOODED TRAILS

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UNIQUE NATIVE HABITATS

140,000+
YEARLY
VISITORS

13,000+
STUDENTS IMPACTED

1,000+
BIRDS BANDED
ANNUALLY FOR SCIENCE

UNLIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER NATURE

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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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