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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

    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  

    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 […]

  • End of Summer Soiree

    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 Delish Mobile Food Truck.

  • Hike & Run

    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 […]

  • Pre-K Explorers

    Pre-K Explorers  Pre-K Explorers is for children ages 3.5-5. Explorers meets once a week on Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:30am. Register for one or multiple semesters. $595/semester. $50 member discount. Use code Explore50. Register for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.  2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-11/19/26 2027 Spring Semester: 2/4/27-4/15/27 (no class on 4/1/27) Members […]