Will It Be Beautiful?
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
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 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.
*Additional themes, dates, and times be will be added through March and April.
Register: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-2-6-26

Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
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 supporting our feathered friends.
Please 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.
Come 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.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/birdhouse-workshop-2-28-26

Getting Started with Natives
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
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 the best chance of success. There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-3-11-26

A Garden Party for Butterflies: How to be the Ideal Host
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-3-26-26

Stewardship and Your Backyard
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
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 our annual plant sale! Finally, we will discuss how to protect your native plants from deer predation.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-4-9-26
