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  • Gardening is for the Birds

    Presented by John Barber As spring migration is beginning in the Mississippi Flyway where we live, John will talk about the decline of birds and what we can do in our own yards and community to mitigate the loss. Hosted by Friends of Heights Parks Location: CHUH Public Library Lee Road Branch, 2345 Lee Road, […]

  • Science Cafe: The Eclipse

    Ever wanted to sit down with an expert and chat about science? Now's your chance! The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes present Science Cafes, events that allow you to learn and discuss different science, nature, and wildlife-related topics with the Education and Natural Resources team and your likeminded peers! The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse event […]

  • The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

    "If you see it, squish it" - That's what we've been told to do when we come across the invasive species. But why? Are the spotted lanternflies in northeast Ohio? What is this pest and what impacts does it have on our environment? And what should you do if you start to spot them? The […]

  • Outdoor Spring Creative Play Day with Lake Erie Ink

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

    Get inspired by a morning of creative expression with Lake Erie Ink to capture your responses to the beauty of nature in a song! Write your own verse to our forest song; use the melody provided to be part of a group sing-along. If your own melody comes to you, feel free to share it, […]

  • Eclipsed! At the Nature Center

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

    Mark your calendars for April 8th, the day of the total solar eclipse that will darken the skies over Shaker Heights for 3-4 minutes as the moon passes directly in front of the sun! Rain, shine, or clouds- join the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes for a full day of science and learning, fun, and food! […]

  • Walktail Meetup

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

    WITH VERBENA FREE SPIRIT Enjoy a morning of walking in nature, community, conversation, and mocktails at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! With the backdrop of spring in bloom, you’ll meet new people, enjoy mocktails, connect with like-minded individuals and create lasting friendships in a relaxed and alcohol-free environment! We’ll start with mocktails and conversation […]

  • Going Wild in our Yards | Heights Native Pollinator Pathway

    Heights Native Pollinator Path with Peggy Spaeth. Dig deeper into learning how to go wild in your yard, beginning with a small front yard native garden on the Heights Native Pollinator Path. The Heights Native Pollinator Path is a local project initiated in 2019 to benefit nature by connecting habitat in our urban environment. Learn what […]

  • Animal Care: Snails

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

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep our animal ambassadors here at the nature center happy and healthy? Join us the second Saturday of every month for a “behind the scenes” look at our animal care program. Each month will highlight a different species. Children 4 & up will be given the opportunity […]

  • Nature is a Language

    A READING WITH JILL BIALOSKY AND LINDSAY TURNER How does language shape our relationship with nature and with each other? What is poetry’s role in the future of our planet? Join Literary Cleveland and Orion Magazine at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes for a literary reading and conversation between Jill Bialosky, editor at Norton […]

  • The Invasive Spotted Laternfly

    "If you see it, squish it" - That's what we've been told to do when we come across the invasive species. But why? Are the spotted lanternflies in northeast Ohio? What is this pest and what impacts does it have on our environment? And what should you do if you start to spot them? The […]