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  • Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop

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

    Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop | Saturday, February 28 | 1-3 PM  Back by popular demand! Build your own birdhouse (and bring your own beverage!) Join us with your family and friends for a fun, winter craft - a gift that keeps on giving back to nature! We'll be creating sturdy birdhouses that provide safe havens for local bird species and learning the role they play in […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.  […]

  • 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 […]