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  • Animal Care: Snakes

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep our animal ambassadors here at the nature center happy and healthy? Join us the second Saturday of every month for a “behind the scenes” look at our animal care program. Each month will highlight a different species. Children 4 & up will be given the opportunity […]

  • All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!)

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

    All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!) Saturday, October 19 | 11AM-12PM | Nature Center Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep our animal ambassadors here at the nature center happy and healthy? Join us the second Saturday of every month for a “behind the scenes” look at our animal care program. Each month will […]

  • Fall Mommy* & Me Art Class

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

    Spend an artsy Saturday at the Nature Center with talented artist Brenna Rudary as she leads a special hands-on fall craft: potato stamp tea towels! Make them for your own kitchen, just in time for Thanksgiving, or give them as a thoughtful gift to friends and family. $13 per ticket includes all materials for a […]

  • Junior Naturalists: Fireside Featurettes

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

    Saturday, February 1st, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Calling all young explorers- we're throwing a pajama party! Cozy up indoors for an evening of short, edu-tainment films and kid-friendly documentary shorts, crafting, and a short outdoor hike (weather-permitting). We’ll bring the popcorn and hot chocolate; you bring your favorite stuffed animals! Registration required. $15 […]

  • For Kids! Beautiful Native Butterflies

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

    Beautiful Native Butterflies and Their Native Host Plants Tuesday, March 4 | 12–12:45PM | NCSL Led by Kathryn Marshall (Education Coordinator) and Amy Fredricks (Communications Director) at Native Landscapes & Gardens During this FREE class, children will read, move, and create while learning to identify a few local butterflies and the importance of native host […]

  • Outdoor Adventure Camp

    Nature Preschool

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

    NEW! NATURE PRESCHOOL Intended for our preschool age naturalist (3-5). Children and parents will join an educator for two hours of nature preschool fun! Program includes a lesson based on preschool standards, free play, hike and live animal presentation. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org. PreK Explorer (with Grown Up) Saturdays: […]

  • Outdoor Adventure Camp

    Nature Preschool

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

    NEW! NATURE PRESCHOOL Intended for our preschool age naturalist (3-5). Children and parents will join an educator for two hours of nature preschool fun! Program includes a lesson based on preschool standards, free play, hike and live animal presentation. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org. PreK Explorer (with Grown Up) Saturday […]

  • Pre-K Explorers 2025-2026

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

    **NEW**for our pre-k audience this fall. This new weekly drop-off program gives your junior naturalist (ages 3.5-5) the opportunity to explore, create, and play all while making new friends and enjoying nature. Pre-K Explorers takes place on Thursday mornings, 8:30-10:30am, beginning Sept. 18th. The cost is $750 per 12-week semester running Sept 18-Dec 11 and/or Feb 5 […]

  • Pre-K Explorers: Drop-In

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

    Pre-K Explorers: Drop-In meets once a month on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. This program is for children ages 3.5-5. Children must have turned 3 by June 1, 2025 to enroll. This is a drop-off program, so we'll be asking adults to leave after meeting the instructor with your child. (And thank you in advance for […]

  • Invasive Invaders

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

    Invasive Invaders Saturday, October 11, 10-12 PM Join Jess Leibson, author of newly released children’s book “Kit the Keystone” to learn about keystone species and how we can prevent the spread of invasive species in our native habitats. Enjoy a story time and interactive activity with Jess and a Shaker Lakes Naturalist and pick up […]