Summer Wednesdays

Music | Food | Pets are invited to explore our trails this special pet-friendly evening featuring pup-cup treats! Pupchella Returns to 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 dog-friendly […]

NATIVE PLANT BINGO** Bingo starts at 6PM! With Midnight Owl Brewery, Verbena Free Spirited, & Avonlea Nursery Play 8 rounds of BINGO for $12 ($10 members) with a beer or mocktail in hand, and a chance to take home a native pollinator-friendly plant.  Members should include promo code: SWMEM2025 and their member IDs to receive […]

We postponed our July date due to weather, so Art in the Park will now be August 13! Stroll through this summer favorite pop-up market, experience with local artisans & makers, music, Grateful Grub food truck, & cocktails. Join us for our third annual event! This pop-up shopping event with studio Chartreuse features local artisans […]

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC WITH CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE Dive into the effects of climate change on plants & birds with Judy Semroc** in our pavilion from 6-7:30PM ($5, FREE for members). Pack a family picnic, then hike the trails & enjoy the serenity of the Nature Center before the hustle & bustle of the school […]

END OF SUMMER SOIREE Celebrate the end of summer with music by award winning children’s artist Mr. Jeff, Good Times Food Truck, and drinks. Family-friendly. Mr. Jeff's performance will start at 6:30 PM. Music arranged in partnership with Roots of American Music

Environmental and Racial Justice Panel Featuring Really Awesome Food Truck Join the Nature Center for an inspiring Juneteenth community celebration featuring local racial justice organizations, environmental advocates, art exhibits, and changemakers. Through engaging panel discussions, community conversations, unique exhibits, and opportunities to connect with local groups, we’ll explore how environmental racism impacts Black communities and the collective work being done […]

VEGAN NIGHT: Beneath One Moon  Grab a vegan dinner and set foot to enjoy our trails OR join Emmy for a yoga experience inspired by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes’ 60th anniversary celebration. Together, we will gather beneath the same moon that guides the rhythms of nature and renewal in a grounding and reflective yoga practice. […]

7.1 Native Plant Bingo & Musician Maxwell Stern  Join us for our first installment of NCSL Native Plant Bingo! This will be a night of fun and learning about native plants. Participants will play 8 rounds of bingo with a native plant theme. Our partners from Avonlea Gardens and Inn will bring the plants and cohost! Visitors will also enjoy […]

7.8 Pet Play Date   Bring your furry friend to the Nature Center to walk our trails at this year’s Pet Play Date! We will have sweet treats available for four-legged and two-legged guests alike, with both ice cream and pup cups available for purchase.   Free. All ages. No registration required.