Summer Wednesdays

We are so excited to collaborate with Studio Chartreuse for their annual summer arts event Art in the Park - Join us to shop arts, flowers, & found materials at the Nature Center. Join us Wednesday night, July 19 from 5-8pm for an evening of arts, nature, and connecting with the community. Vendors include: Susan […]

Literary Performers– In partnership with Wick Poetry Center, Literary Cleveland will host contributors to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Poetic Inventory. This is a collection of writing by local authors about plants and animals in our region. A number of contributors will read their pieces. Lemonade & Cookie Night - Walk the trails and then enjoy […]

Jump, Jiggle, and Sing with Jane Tomick- Children’s Musician  (2-7 ages)   Mount Granita - Enjoy refreshing handmade Italian Ice made with fresh fruit! Mount Granita will be here on the last Wednesday of every month! 

Enjoy an evening of dancing under the canopy of trees! Patrons will be delighted by City Ballet of Cleveland's performance of Carnival of the Animals. The full performance runs approximately 30 minutes. Audience members are then encouraged to explore the grounds of the Nature Center to see excerpts of the performance in unique spaces among […]

Bring your furry friends for a Pup Playdate in the Park! Well-behaved, leashed* dogs are encouraged to accompany you for Summer Wednesday this week. We will also have fellow dog lovers, Mason's Creamery with us serving up your favorite ice cream treats.      *Please no retractable leashes! 

Yoga with Cari Hickerson – There’s nothing like feeling zen surrounded by the sounds of nature! Cari will be leading an hour-long yoga class from 6:30-7:30 on the Marsh Overlook deck. Register for this free class here: https://shakerlakes.square.site/product/yoga-in-the-park-with-cari-hickerson/770 Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat! Maxwell Stern – Don’t miss the chance to see […]

Join the Nature Center, the Wine Spot, and Marchant Manor for a unique night of wine and cheese tasting. Light hors d’ouvres included. All guests receive a 10 oz commemorative Nature Center tasting cup. Select wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Quantities limited. $35 per person, $30 for members. Purchase tickets here: […]

Season Finale: Outdoor Family Movie Night with THE LORAX: 8-10PM  Help us celebrate the end of summer as we close down the Nature Center Parking Lot and turn it into an outdoor movie theater. Bring a chair and enjoy free popcorn with your ticket purchase. Concessions available. $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Rain date: […]

Kick off summer and get to know the Nature Center with outdoor games, guided hikes, healing arts exploration, and refreshments. Rain is in the forecast so we've rearranged a few activities accordingly  Activities include:  Cornhole, ladder ball, giant connect-four in the pavilion.  MOVED TO JUNE 26 - Sound Bath, Stretching, and Self-Reiki in the Gazebo: […]

Family-friendly and children’s themed activities including live music by Mr. Jeff, nature poetry, and a children’s cooking class.* Kids, this evening is all about you!   Activities for kid’s aged 3-12 include:  FREE | Children’s musician Mr. Jeff:  “Silly and Fun Music for Children of All Ages Created by A Teacher!” Meet Mr. Jeff, the super […]