Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Fall Bird Banding
2025-09-17 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-26 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-29 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-03 07:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 12 more dates | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, August 18 through October 31
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 around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM, Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Wednesday, September 24*
Sunday, October 5 and 19*
Sunday, November 9 and 23*
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-9-24-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-10-5-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-10-19-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-9-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-23-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-10-05 08:00 - 09:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, October 5 and 19*
Sunday, November 9 and 23*
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-10-5-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-10-19-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-9-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-23-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

The Big Sit
2025-10-12
THE BIG SIT
Sunday, October 12 | Pre-dawn til dusk | Nature Center
The Big Sit, also known as the ultimate tailgate party for bird watchers, is a 24-hour period of birdwatching! Attending The Big Sit is free, and no registration is required. Pledges and donations are accepted to support bird banding research and bird-related projects here at the Nature Center. Pledges can be made in-person at the Nature Center, on Sunday at the Big Sit or by email to Julie West at jwest@ameritech.net.

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-10-19 08:00 - 09:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, October 19*
Sunday, November 9 and 23*
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-10-19-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-9-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-23-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-11-09 08:00 - 09:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, November 9 and 23*
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-9-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-23-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-12-14 08:00 - 09:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-20
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Saturday, December 20
Nature Center The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of citizen science involvement. Come join us for a bird walk to locate and identify our resident winter birds. Count and tally the number of birds you can see or hear throughout the day.

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-12-28 08:00
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, December 28*
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 shine.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-11 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 11 and 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
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. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 11 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-11-26
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
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. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26
