SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Botanical Brushstrokes

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

Draw, sketch, write, or photograph as you explore the Nature Center and are inspired by its sights and sounds, or join a botanical dyeing class.* Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while exploring your artistic side!  Activities include:  Botanical Dyeing Class* Presenter: Katie Warren of Onion Dye Studios  Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/botanicaldyeing  DIY Nature Sketching: […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Pupchella! Pup Playdate in the Park

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

Live music by Maxwell Stern | Pets are invited to explore our trails this special pet-friendly evening featuring pup-cup treats! Pupchella at the Nature Center  Woof! Woof! Bark! Bark! Translation: Normally pets are not permitted on our trails but we invite you to bring your favorite furry companion to the Nature Center for this special […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Folk Garden Groove

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

July 10: Folk Garden Groove Experience the charm of folk melodies intertwining with the rhythmic cadence of nature. Folk musicians Paul Kovac’s Big ‘Grass Band: At a point in time, Bluegrass music was one band’s way (Bill Monroe & his Bluegrass Boys) of trying to make a living, and since it’s inception, nearly 70 years […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Art in the Park

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

July 17: Art in the Park: Eastside Edition Join us for our second annual event! This pop-up shopping event with studio Chartreuse features local artisans and makers throughout our trails. Music and food (Good Times Food Truck) are available for purchase as well as a signature Art in the Park Vodka Limeade Cocktail, beer and […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Bountiful Blends

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

Activities include:  Celebration of Herbs Ceremony, Tea Blending Demo, and Non-Alcoholic Herbal Cocktails by Verbena Free Spirited, Amber of Cleveland Tea Revival* Sound Bath, Stretching and Self-Reiki in Gazebo.  In Celebration of Herbs!  We honor the glorious, long days and sweet, soulful nights of summer in a special event to celebrate the wisdom of this season and the bounty […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Outdoor Movie Night

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

Join us for a cozy night under the trees to enjoy a magical movie experience!  Activities include:  Outdoor Family Movie Night! Celebrate summer as we gather in the Nature Center Pavilion and turn it into an outdoor movie theater. Bring a lawn chair, get cozy, and enjoy Disney's Strange World!  FREE! Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 children under […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: All About Birds

Grab your binoculars and look to the sky! This evening is all about birds, our feathered friends! Activities include: Beginner’s Boozy Birding: Introduction to Birding  Learn about the basics of birding from birding expert Julie West!  Bring your friends and family to enjoy a presentation on what birding events the Nature Center offers, what you […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Serenity in the Sun

Join us for an evening of wellness and relaxation with yoga, sound healing, and delectable vegan and vegetarian bites sourced from local restaurants! Activities include: FREE Yoga Class with Cari Hickerson - REGISTER Sound Bath Performance by Cassandra Woods – 6:00-7:00pm FREE Qigong Class with Ana Maria Carrillo* - REGISTER Vegan and vegetarian bites from […]

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Farewell to Summer

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

Bid farewell to the summer with a party at the Nature Center! Shaker Heights Public Library Bonfire Storytime Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library - Cricut Water Bottle Sticker Craft Archery - Unleash your inner archer at Summer Wednesdays with Archery in the Forest! Come check out the Nature Center's range, learn archery skills, and challenge […]

Ballet Under the Trees & 25% off Duck Pond Ice Cream

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

Enjoy an evening of performances under the tree canopy on locations throughout our trails. (RESCHEDULED!) Activities include:  Captivating roaming ballet performances by talented City Ballet of Cleveland students – all free to the public to enjoy! Performances start at 6 PM  25% off Duck Pond Ice Cream  (Please note: Unfortunately, Good Times Food Truck will […]