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  • Native Tree Selection and Care

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

    Trees create walkable cities, reduce stormwater runoff, and support biodiversity. Give your tree its best shot at a long life by choosing the right tree for your soils, space, and growing conditions. Alyssa Zearley of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery will share practical guidance from her background in soil science. Register: https://givebutter.com/E1iX5Y

  • Spring Scout Event

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

    SPRING SCOUT EVENT AT THE NATURE CENTER Interactive Education Stations & More Saturday, March 16 | 12:30 – 4:30PM | Nature Center Join NOWcorps for Spring Scout, where you can explore what spring has to offer in Northeast Ohio! Start at our education stations to learn about what plants are in bloom and what birds […]

  • Accessible Bird Walk

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

    Join 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, Ohio

    A 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, Ohio

    Blend 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, 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! […]