Fall Bird Banding
2025-10-31 07:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-11-09 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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-01 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
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://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-08 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, February 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://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

2026 Winter Birdseed Sale Fundraiser
2026-02-22 08:00 - 17:00
Help support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and your feathered friends!
Order today through February 22 and 25% of every sale benefits the Nature Center. Thanks to Dave Pretnar, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mayfield Heights for teaming up to help support the Nature Center! Place your order now through February 22* using the “Purchase” button above! View item photos below.

Seed Pick Up Dates: Friday, February 27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday, February 28 from 10AM–1PM at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.
Members receive a 10% discount* with code BIRDSEED10. Please enter promo code and NCSL member ID when prompted. Not sure of your member ID? Contact cara@shakerlakes.org.
SHOP HERE: https://givebutter.com/2026-winter-bird-seed

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-03-08 08:00 - 21:30
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 lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-8-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-22-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-03-22 08:00 - 21:30
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 in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-22-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-04-05 08:00 - 21:30
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 Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-04-12 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
April 12, 19, and 26*; May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-12-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-19-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-26-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-04-19 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
April 19, and 26*; May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-19-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-26-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-03 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-10 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 10 and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-17 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-05-24 08:00 - 21:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
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 lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26
