Accessible Bird Walk
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJoin a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. The second walk of each month (marked with an asterisk*) is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. For all hikes, meet […]
Making the Most of Your Tree with a Soft Landings Garden
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioA beautiful "soft landings" shade garden is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in your yard. Learn how these plantings allow butterflies and moths to complete their life cycles, and pick up some practical gardening tips in this presentation by Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery. Register: https://givebutter.com/15AWwF
Postponed Handmade Pressed Flower Cards
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioBlend the beauty of art and nature together by learning art of calligraphy from experienced luxury and event calligrapher Brenna Rudary of Brenna Claire Calligraphy! Each guest will receive blank stationery cards to create their own art print using pressed wild flowers, arranging them on their paper and adhering with craft glue. They’ll leave space […]
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, OhioGet 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, OhioMark 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, OhioWITH 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 […]