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SUMMARY:Teen Climate Social
DESCRIPTION:Teen Climate Social\nApril 3 | 5:30-6PM \nPIZZA WITH THE PRESENTER a pre-presentation social for teens only at our Bringing Nature Home lecture series. \nFollowed by the presentation 6-7:30PM | Soil Health  \nTeens join us 30 minutes before a climate-themed presentation for pizza. Meet other teens interested in conservation and climate action while chatting with the presenter directly about what they do and why they do it. No cost to attend. Youth Climate Institute credit hours available. Open to all teens. You do not need to be a member of Youth Climate Institute (YCI) to participate. Want to learn more about YCI? Reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org \nREGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/teen-climate-social/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Soil Health and Growing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Soil Health and Growing Native Plants\nLed by Joe King (Rust Belt Riders & Tilth Soil) \nThursday\, April 3 | 6pm-7:30pm | Nature Center \nSoil is one of the key components to a healthy and happy garden- the nutrients\, oxygen\, and life within the soil directly affect how well your plants thrive in your yard. Joe King Botanist & Educational Outreach Coordinator with Rust Belt Riders/Tilth Soil will present on soil health and the relationship with native plants. \nREGISTER https://givebutter.com/6l9jJ9
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/soil-health-and-growing-native-plants/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Teen Climate Social
DESCRIPTION:Teen Climate Social\nApril 17 | 5:30-6PM \nPIZZA WITH THE PRESENTER a pre-presentation social for teens only at our Bringing Nature Home lecture series. \nFollowed by the presentation 6-7:30PM | The Everyday Conservationist  \nTeens join us 30 minutes before a climate-themed presentation for pizza. Meet other teens interested in conservation and climate action while chatting with the presenter directly about what they do and why they do it. No cost to attend. Youth Climate Institute credit hours available. Open to all teens. You do not need to be a member of Youth Climate Institute (YCI) to participate. Want to learn more about YCI? Reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org \nREGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/teen-climate-social-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home
DESCRIPTION:The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home\nThursday\, April 17 | 6-7:30PM \nTraditional 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 Wolfe reveals how rethinking our outdoor spaces can help combat global environmental challenges. Through eye-opening insights and practical solutions\, you’ll discover how to create a home landscape that nurtures nature—one that’s not just beautiful but also resilient\, sustainable\, and teeming with life. \nFREE. Register.  \nABOUT DANAE\nDanae Wolfe is an award-winning conservation photographer\, writer\, and TEDx speaker passionate about helping people see backyard bugs in a new light. A firm believer in the power of small actions\, she inspires gardeners to appreciate the beauty of our natural world and embrace their role in its protection. Her work has been featured by CNN\, The American Gardener\, and Nature Conservancy Magazine\, and she was named Garden Communicators International’s 2022 Emergent Communicator. Through her homegrown conservation initiative\, Chasing Bugs\, Danae connects global audiences with the wonder of insects\, and her upcoming book\, Grass Isn’t Greener (2025)\, shows how simple changes in our yards can create lasting impact for the planet.
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/the-everyday-conservationist/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Climate Resiliency & The Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND THE NATURE CENTER\nWednesday\, April 30 | 6–7:30PM | NCSL\nLed by Kyle Warren (NCSL Natural Resources Technician) and Rachel Lasso (NCSL AmeriCorps) \nLearn 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 are available for purchase at our Annual Plant and Homegrown Sales. \n  \nREGISTER https://givebutter.com/FLHuIK
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/climate-resiliency-the-nature-center/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Native Planting
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Native Planting\nLed by My Home Park\nSaturday\, May 10 | 9AM-10AM | Nature Center \nAre 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 talk aims to ease hesitation and give the basic knowledge and tools needed for you to get your native garden started! \nTake the information from this presentation\, then find the plants that are suited best for you at the Nature Center’s 43rd Annual Plant sale in the parking lot from 10AM-3PM. \nREGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/getting-started-with-native-planting/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Will It Be Beautiful?
DESCRIPTION:Will It Be Beautiful? by Steve Cagan Thursday\, February 6\, 2026 | 6-8 PM \nKick 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 to deepen your knowledge\, this FREE lecture series has something for everyone. You’ll learn all you need to create a sustainable\, beautiful garden and ecosystem right in your backyard. Visit shakerlakes.org/calendar to register. Registration is required. Donations welcome. \n*Additional themes\, dates\, and times be will be added through March and April. \nRegister: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-2-6-26 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/will-it-be-beautiful/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop | Saturday\, February 28 | 1-3 PM  \nBack 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 supporting our feathered friends.  \nPlease note: To ensure your birdhouse is dry and ready to be placed outdoors\, it will need to stay at the Nature Center for 48 hours before it can be picked up.  \nCome join us for a cozy crafting night of creativity! One birdhouse can be worked on by an entire family or group of friends. $35 for non-members\, $30 for members. Price includes all materials\, instruction\, and presentation.  \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/birdhouse-workshop-2-28-26  
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/winter-build-a-birdhouse-workshop/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Natives
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Natives\nWednesday\, March 11 | 6-8 PM  \nLed by Nick Mikash (NCSL Natural Resources Manager)  \nCurious 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 the best chance of success. There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well.  \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-3-11-26 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/getting-started-with-natives/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:A Garden Party for Butterflies: How to be the Ideal Host 
DESCRIPTION:A Garden Party for Butterflies: How to be the Ideal Host  \nThursday\, March 26 | 6-8 PM\nLed by Meadow City  \nMonarchs\, 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.  \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-3-26-26  
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/a-garden-party-for-butterflies-how-to-be-the-ideal-host/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Your Backyard 
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship and Your Backyard\nThursday\, April 9 | 6-8 PM\nLed by Kyle Warren (NCSL Natural Resources Technician)  \nLearn 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 our annual plant sale!  Finally\, we will discuss how to protect your native plants from deer predation.  \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-4-9-26   
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/stewardship-and-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home
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