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  • Upcycle and Repurpose Workshop: Make Your Own Scrubbers

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

    Friday, March 6 @ 6 PM Help protect our environment by learning to reuse everyday household items! Karen Ault will be leading this tutorial workshop to share how to make dishwashing scrubbers out of recycled orange and onion plastic mesh bags. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own bags, though one will be provided to […]

  • Spring Guided Bird Walks

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

    Guided Bird Walks  ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM March 8 and 22*, April 5*, May 24*   Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking […]

  • Getting Started with Natives

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

    Getting Started with Natives Wednesday, March 11 | 6-8 PM  Led by Nick Mikash (NCSL Natural Resources Manager)  Curious about how to start gardening with native plants? Nick Mikash, The Nature Center's Natural Resources manager, will share tips, terminology and recommendations for those getting started. We'll touch on trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses. We'll highlight some great starter plants, and how to give them […]

  • Spring Equinox Moonlight Walk 

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

    Spring Equinox Moonlight Walk Friday, March 20 | 7:30-9 PM    Bring in the spring season by joining the Nature Center for a Spring Equinox Night Walk. Stroll through our trails under the moonlight on the first night of spring and learn about bats and other nocturnal animals, spring plants, and more. Joining us will be Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist Nicole Hindman, who will share her passion […]

  • Swap Meet

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

    SHPL and NCSL Swap Meet  Saturday, March 21, | 10 AM-2 PM  The Shaker Heights Public Library and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes are teaming up to host a Community Swap Meet in the spirit of reducing waste, building comradery and sharing with our neighbors. No money will be exchanged at the swap meet, and participants can trade books, records, gardening tools, […]

  • Spring Guided Bird Walks

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

    Guided Bird Walks  ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM March 22*, April 5*, May 24*   Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet […]

  • Bringing Nature Home Series

    A Garden Party for Butterflies: How to be the Ideal Host 

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

    A Garden Party for Butterflies: How to be the Ideal Host  Thursday, March 26 | 6-8 PM Led by Meadow City  Monarchs, Admirals, Emperors, Viceroys, Ladies… an important crew, indeed! And they won’t visit just any garden. Roll out the red carpet for this illustrious bunch with host plants, nectar sources, and even overwintering spots because your company won’t want to leave.  […]

  • Spring Guided Bird Walks

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

    Guided Bird Walks  ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM April 5*, May 24*   Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the […]

  • Stewardship and Your Backyard 

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

    Stewardship and Your Backyard Thursday, April 9 | 6-8 PM Led by Kyle Warren (NCSL Natural Resources Technician)  Learn about the most common invasive plants found in NE Ohio backyards and how to remove them. Furthermore, we will discuss native plants that make excellent replacements to improve the ecological function of your yard, including ones available through […]

  • Junior Naturalist: Compost Conquest  

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

    JUNIOR NATURALIST  COMPOST CONQUEST: in Partnership with RustBelt Riders  Saturday, April 11 | 10AM-12 PM  Join the Nature Center and our friends at RustBelt Riders for an informative session that introduces students to the core concepts of composting through discussion and hands-on activity. We will delve into the challenges of resource conservation and waste management by learning the science […]