Summer Wednesdays

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]