Invasive Plants in Your Backyard: An OIPC Workshop
2024-12-03 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Invasive Plants in Your Backyard: An OIPC Workshop
Tuesday, December 3 | 9:30AM-3PM | Nature Center
The Ohio Invasive Plants Council (OIPC) is partnering with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes to offer a one-day workshop entitled Invasive Plants in Your Backyard. This workshop will focus on invasive plants in Ohio, control methods, research efforts, what OIPC is doing to address the threats, alternatives to invasives, and an identification session on woody invasives. The workshop is designed to help landowners identify, control, and replace invasives, while understanding the threats that invasives pose in the landscape.
The workshop will start at 9:30am and finish by 3pm. Lunch will be provided for those that register in advance. Meat, vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options will be available (please select your preference when registering by November 26). Walk-ins will also be welcome (lunch not guaranteed).
View the agenda here.
Visit the OIPC website for more information at: www.oipc.info
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/p1X6e8

Winter Warmups: A Night at the Brew-vies: Documentary Film Night
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Warmups: A Night at the Brew-vies: Documentary Film Night
Friday, December 6 | 6:00pm-8:00pm| Nature Center
Embrace the warmth of the Nature Center and settle in with an inviting evening of mini ecological-focused documentary films and discussion led by the Natural Resources team!
This documentary runs for one hour and one hour for discussion. To make the evening cozier, delicious hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided. Registration required.
Beer tastings provided by our partners at Midnight Owl Brewing Company
Free, with a $10 suggested donation.
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/8Dj4X3

Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
2024-12-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
Tuesday, December 17 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Nature Center
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: No prior experience necessary! 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. $32 per birdhouse includes all materials, instruction, and presentation.
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/KjEGDE

Winter Warmup: Build-a-Bat House Workshop - SOLD OUT!
2025-01-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Warmup: Build-a-Bat House Workshop
Friday, January 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Nature Center
This hands-on workshop invites participants to learn the importance of bats and the positive impact they have on our ecosystem while crafting your very own bat houses by hand! As you assemble your bat house, enjoy delicious hot chocolate with your family and friends!
Please note: No prior experience necessary! To ensure your bat house 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. $55 per bat house includes all materials, instruction, and presentation.
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/m5zQrQ

Winter Seed Sowing Workshops
2025-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Sunday, January 12 | 1PM-3PM | Nature Center
Thursday, January 23 | 6PM-8PM | Nature Center
Starting your garden in the winter can bring plenty of benefits, and an excellent way to kick off this green initiative is by sowing native seeds in January. Winter sowing offers the advantage of providing plants with a head start, winter sown plants will show growth and development far beyond plants sown in spring.
These jugs can be placed straight outdoors where they will provide a secure micro-environment that accelerates germination and growth. The Seed Sowing Workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to sow seeds effectively. Don’t miss this informative workshop to jumpstart your winter garden and enjoy a lush, native landscape come spring.
No prior experience necessary. The workshop is great for all ages! Registration required. $8 per person.
Registration Links:
January 12: https://givebutter.com/SqoMDg
January 23: https://givebutter.com/zK4Yob

Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Thursday, January 23 | 6PM-8PM | Nature Center
Starting your garden in the winter can bring plenty of benefits, and an excellent way to kick off this green initiative is by sowing native seeds in January. Winter sowing offers the advantage of providing plants with a head start, winter sown plants will show growth and development far beyond plants sown in spring.
These jugs can be placed straight outdoors where they will provide a secure micro-environment that accelerates germination and growth. The Seed Sowing Workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to sow seeds effectively. Don’t miss this informative workshop to jumpstart your winter garden and enjoy a lush, native landscape come spring.
No prior experience necessary. The workshop is great for all ages! Registration required. $8 per person.
Registration Links:
January 23: https://givebutter.com/zK4Yob

Winter Warmup: In-TALKS-icating: Urban Farming & Foraging
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Warmup: In-TALKS-icating: Urban Farming & Foraging
Friday, February 7 | 6pm-8pm | Nature Center
Chat and cheers! This community discussion highlights local activists who are walking the walk and talking the talk. Join us for drinks and a panel discussion about farming and foraging in Cleveland and the impact it’s making on the Nature Center and beyond!
Registration required. $35 per ticket includes one drink and light bites with additional drinks per purchase.
Food provided in collaboration with Jeremy Umansky at Larder Delicatessen
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/QJh6UV

February Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
2025-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
February Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
Friday, February 28 | 6:30PM – 8PM | Nature Center
Back by popular demand! 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.
Come join us for a cozy crafting night of creativity! One birdhouse can be worked on by an entire family or group of friends. $32 per birdhouse includes all materials, instruction, and presentation.
REGISTER

Simplify Your Landscape Design with Native Plants
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Simplify Your Landscape Design with Native Plants
Part of our Bringing Nature Home Series! In Partnership with the Youth Climate Institute
Thursday, March 6 | 12–1PM | NCSL
Led by Jesse Smith (Conservation Biologist) at Native Landscapes & Gardens
This FREE presentation invites you to transform your outdoor space by harnessing the power of native plants. You’ll learn how to identify and tackle invasive species that threaten your home habitat, setting the stage for a thoughtful and vibrant garden. The talk highlights creative design resources, practical preparation, and management strategies. You’ll discover how planting natives elevates the beauty of your space and bolsters biodiversity.
https://givebutter.com/fd5YiL

Winter Tree ID Hike
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Tree ID Hike
Sunday, March 9 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Nature Center
Join the Natural Resources team on a winter tree identification hike and learn about the other features like buds, twigs and bark that can help you identify trees all year round. You’ll get to know hickories, oaks, maples and more.
The hike will be approximately 60 minutes on and off trail, getting up close and personal with trees. All participants will receive a copy of Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves. $7 per person. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/sWjGiF

Yard Tool Tune-Up
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Yard Tool Tune-Up
Saturday, March 29 | 1PM-2:30PM | Nature Center
Thinking green? Join our Natural Resources team as we discuss how to properly maintain your outdoor tools. Spring is a great time for things like annual pruning and trimming and in this timely workshop we’ll cover basic maintenance, what tools we use and recommend, and how to properly care for those tools.
Then you’ll learn proper technique with a hands-on portion of the class as we apply what we learned and sharpen and recondition your tools. Feel free to bring your own hand tools, such as loppers, pruners, shovels, soil knives, folding saws and work gloves.
Registration required. $8 per person, $6 per person for members with code SPRING25 and member ID (please enter when prompted).
Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/nvfRw5

Teen Climate Social
2025-04-03 17:30 - 18:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Teen Climate Social
April 3 | 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 | Soil Health
Teens 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
REGISTER

Soil Health and Growing Native Plants
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Soil Health and Growing Native Plants
Led by Joe King (Rust Belt Riders & Tilth Soil)
Thursday, April 3 | 6pm-7:30pm | Nature Center
Soil 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.
REGISTER https://givebutter.com/6l9jJ9

Teen Climate Social
2025-04-17 17:30 - 18:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
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 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
REGISTER

The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
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 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.
FREE. Register.
ABOUT DANAE
Danae 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.

Annual Stream Sweep
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44106, 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44106
Annual Stream Sweep
Saturday, April 19 |10AM-1PM | Cultural Gardens: Rockefeller Lagoon 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Join the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and the Nature Center as we clean up winter’s accumulation of trash. Volunteer as an individual or as a group. Groups with school-age children welcome.
REGISTER: https://doanbrookpartnership.org/event/doan-brook-stream-sweep-2/

Earth Day Tree Giveaway
2025-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Choose a free red oak, tulip tree, redbud or white pine sapling.

Judy Semroc's Greyt Big Talk
2025-04-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Judy Semroc’s Greyt Big Talk
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Apr 25, 2025, 8:30 – 10AM
Greyt Big Talk is a multi-disciplinary creative lecture & podcast series for inspiring artists and entrepreneurs.
Nature’s symphonies are among the most profound and treasured expressions of life on Earth. Just like a musical composition, the natural world is a harmony of interwoven elements—species, habitats, sounds, water, air, and soil—all resonating together in a grand, ever-evolving performance.
Join Judy Semroc, conservation specialist, field biologist, and naturalist, as she explores the intricate connections that sustain life and the vital role humans play in protecting and preserving our shared planet. Learn how our engagement with nature fosters biodiversity, strengthens ecosystems, and enriches our lives in ways both seen and unseen. Discover the beauty of “sounding together” in nature and how we can all contribute to the ongoing symphony of life.
REGISTER. $15 Presale through April 18, $20 through April 25. https://www.thatsgreyt.com/event-details/judy-semrocs-greyt-big-talk

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Judy Semroc is a conservation specialist, field biologist, and naturalist with over 25 years of experience leading hands-on, exploration-based learning programs. A former petroleum geologist and science teacher, she is passionate about sharing the wonders of the natural world through interpretive hikes, educational programs, and photography.
For more than two decades, Judy worked as a Conservation Specialist in the Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, contributing to the study and protection of Ohio’s diverse ecosystems. She is the co-author of two field guides, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio and Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio: A Field Guide to Identification & Natural History, which serve as valuable resources for naturalists and conservationists alike.

Judy is also the founder of Chrysalis in Time, Ohio’s first chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA), and serves on the boards of the Ohio Bluebird Society and the Ohio Ornithological Society’s Conservation Committee. Through her new organization, Nature Spark, she continues to inspire curiosity, connection, and conservation efforts that help protect our planet.

City Nature Challenge: Bringing the World Together for Biodiversity
2025-04-26 11:30 - 14:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
City Nature Challenge: Bringing the World Together for Biodiversity
Saturday, April 26 | 11:30am-2:00pm | Nature Center
The City Nature Challenge is celebrating its 10th anniversary this spring as people around the world head outside to document observations of wild, living things using the app, iNaturalist. What can we find at the Nature Center? Come find out! Stop by on Saturday, April 26 to learn more about the challenge and how to get involved. We’ll have a CNC welcome table set-up from 11:30am-2:00pm to help you explore and record your finds. Grab your favorite walking shoes, download iNaturalist, and we’ll see you on the trail!
Note: The full challenge runs from April 25-May 4. Learn more here: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/

Climate Resiliency & The Nature Center
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
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 are available for purchase at our Annual Plant and Homegrown Sales.

REGISTER https://givebutter.com/FLHuIK

Getting Started with Native Planting
2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
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 talk aims to ease hesitation and give the basic knowledge and tools needed for you to get your native garden started!
Take 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.
REGISTER

Annual, Edible & Native Perennial Plant Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
IN PERSON AT THE NATURE CENTER
Saturday, May 10 | 10AM–3PM
Member preview: 8:30–10AM
A wide selection of quart and gallon perennials, trees, and shrubs, plus annuals, edibles, flats, hanging baskets, and ready to go pots. Enjoy the hands on shopping experience with our local experts available to help you make the jump into native gardening and choose plants that will work best in your yard.
Curbside loading available. Small car? Large order? Offering free delivery with our partners at Native Landscape from 9AM–2PM on large purchases over $200 within a 5 mile radius, or large tree and shrub purchases.
Parking is available on nearby streets and curbside assistance with purchases is provided.
Members Only Plant Sale Preview 8:30-10AM | Nature Center members are invited to shop our Plant Sale ahead of the crowd. Grab a complimentary cup of Rising Star coffee and a Stone Oven pastry while you enjoy the first pick of sought-after offerings before they sell out!

Guided Bird Walks
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
June 4 and 11*
July 9 and 30*
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
June 4: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-6-4-25
June 11: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-6-11-25
July 9: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-9-25
July 30: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-30-25
August: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-13-25
August 27: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-27-25

Guided Bird Walks
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
June 11*
July 9 and 30*
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
June 11: https://givebutter.com/rXurII
July 9: https://givebutter.com/hca08f
July 30: https://givebutter.com/eqJjoy
August 13: https://givebutter.com/i9LgCD
August 27: https://givebutter.com/v9YzOK

Homegrown Sale
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
HOMEGROWN PLANT SALE | SATURDAY, JUNE 7 | 11AM–3PM
The popular Homegrown Sale is a not-to-be missed sale! Featuring native perennials and shrubs grown and donated by local gardeners. The Nature Center receives 100% of all sales! Member preview 10–11AM. This sale is a highly personalized shopping experience with free planting advice from local experts.

Guided Bird Walks
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
June 11
July 9 and 30*
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
June 11: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-6-11-25
July 9: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-9-25
July 30: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-30-25
August: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-13-25
August 27: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-27-25

Guided Bird Walks
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
July 9 and 30*
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
July 9: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-9-25
July 30: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-30-25
August: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-13-25
August 27: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-27-25

Guided Bird Walks
2025-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
July 30*
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
July 30: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-7-30-25
August 13: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-13-25
August 27: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-27-25

Guided Bird Walks
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING |Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM | Nature Center
Aug 13 and 27*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. *The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. July 30: ASL interpreter will not be available. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. https://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
August 13: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-13-25
August 27: https://givebutter.com/guided-bird-walks-8-27-25

Sound of Ideas Community Tour
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Monday, August 18th, 6 – 8PM
Five years ago Horseshoe Lake was drained with a plan to replace its damaged dam and restore the lake. But the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District argued that keeping the land dry, and replacing the lake with a park, was necessary to lower the risk of catastrophic flooding. Residents protested and filed suit. Ultimately, the park land plan was approved and they were promised that nearby Lower Lake would get its dam replaced and would remain a lake.
Now the sewer district says new data leads it to also recommend draining Lower Lake for more parkland. Join us for the next “Sound of Ideas Community Tour,” where we will examine what led the sewer district to change its recommendation, what options exist for the cities of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights, and how the community is responding to the latest development.
The event takes place on Monday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. It’s free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seated tickets are sold out but join us for LIVESTREAM standing room only (you can bring your own folding chair) https://givebutter.com/sound-of-ideas-standing-room
You are also welcome to watch at home starting at 6 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OP4D_YQXt0Q?si=TMdpinGCU2_DLZQb
