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  • Pre-K Explorers 2025-2026

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

    Pre-K Explorers  Pre-K Explorers is for children ages 3.5-5. We meet once a week on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. Children must be fully bathroom independent. Register for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.  2026 Spring Semester: 2/5/26-4/30/26 (no class on 4/9/26) 2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-12/10/26 (no class on 11/26/26) 2027 Spring Semester: […]

  • Starry Night Pajama Party

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

    JUNIOR NATURALIST STARRY NIGHT PAJAMA PARTY Saturday, February 28 | 4-6 PM Join the Nature Center and Terri Stefanko from Light the Wild for a star-studded story time and pajama party! Kids will cozy up with hot cocoa and popcorn as they read from A Friend Made of Stars and craft their own star friend. Best […]

  • Junior Naturalist: Compost Conquest  

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

    JUNIOR NATURALIST  COMPOST CONQUEST: in Partnership with RustBelt Riders  Saturday, April 11 | 10AM-12 PM  Join the Nature Center and our friends at RustBelt Riders for an informative session that introduces students to the core concepts of composting through discussion and hands-on activity. We will delve into the challenges of resource conservation and waste management by learning the science […]

  • Yoga, Popcorn & Pet Play Date

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

    Yoga, Popcorn & Pet Play Date August 19 | 5 - 8PM Nature Center Snacks* Grab $1 popcorn and an ice cream in the Duck Pond for 25% off! Yoga | 6-7:30PM Join Emmy for a yoga experience inspired by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes’ 60th anniversary celebration starting at 6 PM. Together, we […]

  • End of Summer Soiree

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

    Celebrate the end of summer with music by award winning children’s artist Mr. Jeff, food, and drinks. Family-friendly. Mr. Jeff’s performance begins at 6 PM. Enjoy food from the Dawg Bowl Food Truck.  About Mr. Jeff: “Award Winning, Silly and Fun Music For Children of All Ages Created by A Teacher!” Mr. Jeff wears many hats as a […]

  • Bird banding Cleveland

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    FALL 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. 

  • Hike & Run

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

    Hike & Run - Sunday, September 13, 2026 The 22nd Annual Shaker Lakes Hike & Run is just around the corner! On Sunday, September 13, join us for a community tradition that celebrates the Nature Center's past, present, and future. Just days before our official 60th anniversary, celebrate with us and choose from scenic chip-timed 5K […]

  • Bird banding Cleveland

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    FALL 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. 

  • AutumnFest

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

    AutumnFest: Harvest Moon A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 3-7PM IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! Join us beneath the Harvest Moon as we celebrate 60 years of connecting people with nature. Gather your friends and family for an evening filled with festive fall traditions, birthday surprises, moonlit adventures, music, food and activities for […]

  • Cake Decorating Contest

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

      Celebrate our 60th Anniversary with us by decorating a cake for display and judging at our annual AutumnFest event. Cakes to be decorated at home and dropped off prior to the event. Fill out the form below to enter for the Nature Center's 60th Anniversary cake decorating contest on Saturday, September 26th. Cakes can […]