Environmental Exploration
Events
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Guided Bird Walks
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioGuided Bird Walks Select Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM August 20* Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioFALL BIRD BANDING Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30 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 from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn.
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Seed Collection Workshop 1
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSeed Collection Workshop Thursday, September 10 | 5:30-7:00 pm Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-11:30 am Fall is a great time to start collecting mature native seeds! This workshop will cover the steps needed to identify, find, collect, clean, and store seeds for future planting. We’ll discuss the importance of collecting seeds, answer your questions about […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioFALL BIRD BANDING Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30 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 from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn.
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Seed Collection Workshop 2
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSeed Collection Workshop Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-11:30 am Fall is a great time to start collecting mature native seeds! This workshop will cover the steps needed to identify, find, collect, clean, and store seeds for future planting. We’ll discuss the importance of collecting seeds, answer your questions about how to stratify seeds, and hike […]
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Fall Equinox Hike
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioFall Equinox Hike (60th Anniversary) Tuesday, September 22 | 7-8:30 pm Continuing our popular night hike series, join our Natural Resources team as we hike into Fall on the Autumnal Equinox. We’ll take in the fall color as we begin and search for nocturnal wildlife and sounds under the waxing moon. Registration required. $5 per […]
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National Public Lands Day
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioCelebrate National Public Lands Day with us! September 26 | 10AM - 1PM meet at the No Mow Site 2 at S Park Blvd and Lee Rd Register at: https://dbwp.org/event/grow-not-mow/ Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts, this volunteer workday celebrating National Public Lands Day will again be a collaborative event sponsored by the City of Shaker […]
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Birding Bingo with Kirtland Bird Club
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioBIRDING BINGO with Kirtland Bird Club Saturday, October 3 |11 AM - 1 PM Join the Nature Center and the Kirtland Bird Club for our first ever Bird Bingo. This event will be a great opportunity for beginner birders to learn about the birds that can be found in the Shaker Parklands while having fun! […]
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The Big Sit
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioTHE BIG SIT Sunday, October 11 | Pre-dawn until dusk The Big Sit, also known as the ultimate tailgate party for bird watchers, is a 24-hour period of birdwatching! Attending The Big Sit is free, and no registration is required. Pledges and donations are accepted to support bird banding research and bird-related projects at NCSL. […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioFALL BIRD BANDING Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | August 17-October 30 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 from 30 minutes after sunrise to 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome to observe and learn.