• Teen Climate Social

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

    Teen Climate Social April 17 | 5:30-6PM PIZZA WITH THE PRESENTER a pre-presentation social for teens only at our Bringing Nature Home lecture series. Followed by the presentation 6-7:30PM | The Everyday Conservationist  Teens join us 30 minutes before a climate-themed presentation for pizza. Meet other teens interested in conservation and climate action while chatting […]

  • The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home

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

    The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home Thursday, April 17 | 6-7:30PM Traditional landscaping practices are accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss—often without us even realizing it. The good news? Small, intentional changes can turn our backyards into thriving havens for wildlife and powerful tools for conservation. In this talk, conservation educator and photographer Danae […]

  • Climate Resiliency & The Nature Center

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

    CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND THE NATURE CENTER Wednesday, April 30 | 6–7:30PM | NCSL Led by Kyle Warren (NCSL Natural Resources Technician) and Rachel Lasso (NCSL AmeriCorps) Learn how the Nature Center’s diverse ecosystems act as carbon sinks and contribute to climate resiliency. This presentation will highlight the species that inhabit our floodplains and wetlands and […]

  • Getting Started with Native Planting

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

    Getting Started with Native Planting Led by My Home Park Saturday, May 10 | 9AM-10AM | Nature Center Are you a beginner at native planting? Are you ready to take the next step into bringing native plants to your home or apartment garden, but you’re not sure what would work best for your space? This […]

  • Will It Be Beautiful?

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

    Will It Be Beautiful? by Steve Cagan Thursday, February 6, 2026 | 6-8 PM Kick off our spring Bringing Nature Home* series with this free lecture to help you prepare for planting your native garden. Whether you are new to native gardening and looking for education and direction or a more seasoned gardener who wishes […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]