Volunteer Crafty Hour
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioTuesday, December 3 | 5-7PM Join us for an evening of volunteer crafting to create decorations for Luminary Walk. We will be making zero-waste decorations while enjoying some snacks and beverages. Drop in between 5pm and 7pm to help turn the Nature Center into a winter wonderland. Currently seeking donations of any crafting/scrapbook/construction paper to be […]
Winter Warmups: A Night at the Brew-vies: Documentary Film Night
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioWinter Warmups: A Night at the Brew-vies: Documentary Film Night Friday, December 6 | 6:00pm-8:00pm| Nature Center Embrace the warmth of the Nature Center and settle in with an inviting evening of mini ecological-focused documentary films and discussion led by the Natural Resources team! This documentary runs for one hour and one hour for discussion. […]
Winter Solstice Luminary Walk & Holiday Market
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioWinter Solstice Luminary Walk & Holiday Market Friday, December 13 | 5:30–8:30PM | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Celebrate nature and the beginning of winter! All are invited to take a stroll on the illuminated All Peoples’ Trail boardwalk, which is ADA-accessible. Keep warm at a bonfire, or in the heated pavilion where there will […]
Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioBuild-a-Birdhouse Workshop Tuesday, December 17 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Nature Center Join us with your family and friends for a fun, winter craft- a gift that keeps on giving back to nature! We'll be creating sturdy birdhouses that provide safe havens for local bird species and learning the role they play in supporting our […]
Art on View: MOVING VEHICLE: “DRIVE BY” LANDSCAPE SERIES
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioMOVING VEHICLE: "DRIVE BY" LANDSCAPE SERIES by Leslye Arian Opening Reception Thursday, December 19 | 5:30–7PM | NCSL The series was created in response to the isolation caused by the COVID pandemic, as well as the social and political turmoil around the world. Through road trips across the seasons and in an effort to receive […]
Christmas Bird Count
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioChristmas Bird Count Saturday, December 21 | Nature Center The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of citizen science involvement. Come join us for a bird walk to locate and identify our resident winter birds. Count and tally the number of birds you can see […]
Trekking Together: Winter Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJoin Jo Ratiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly Sunday evening hikes! These special winter hikes will highlight the beauty of nature and wildlife and encourages movement and community during the cold winter months. Be sure to bundle up and dress for the weather! In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled […]
Winter Warmup: Build-a-Bat House Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioWinter Warmup: Build-a-Bat House Workshop Friday, January 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Nature Center This hands-on workshop invites participants to learn the importance of bats and the positive impact they have on our ecosystem while crafting your very own bat houses by hand! As you assemble your bat house, enjoy delicious hot chocolate with […]
Planting for the Planet 101
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Planting for the Planet 101 presented by John Barber Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Blvd, Room A/B BRINGING NATURE HOME is a series of programs presented by Friends of Heights Parks, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, and the Cleveland Heights Parks & Recreation Department. The free talks, by local experts, intend […]
Winter Seed Sowing Workshops
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSunday, January 12 | 1PM-3PM | Nature Center Thursday, January 23 | 6PM-8PM | Nature Center Starting your garden in the winter can bring plenty of benefits, and an excellent way to kick off this green initiative is by sowing native seeds in January. Winter sowing offers the advantage of providing plants with a head […]