Events
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Native Plant Container Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThursday, August 20 | 6-7:30 PM | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd. Are you spending money every year on annual plants that don’t serve our pollinators? Bring nature to your porch, balcony or patio with native perennial containers. Amy from Avonlea Gardens will start us off with a great presentation on […]
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Guided Bird Walks
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioGuided Bird Walks Select Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM August 20* Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. […]
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End of Summer Soiree
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioCelebrate the end of summer with music by award winning children’s artist Mr. Jeff, food, and drinks. Family-friendly. Mr. Jeff’s performance begins at 6 PM. Enjoy food from the Dawg Bowl Food Truck. About Mr. Jeff: “Award Winning, Silly and Fun Music For Children of All Ages Created by A Teacher!” Mr. Jeff wears many hats as a […]
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GirlTrek Hikes
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioGirlTREK Select Saturdays | 10-11 AM | August 29 Join Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly hikes. In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled, and an email will be sent out. The trail will be of natural surfaces (paved and dirt trails) and sidewalk. Registration required. Free. Donations welcome. Learn more at GirlTrek.org. REGISTRATION https://givebutter.com/girltrek-8-29-26
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Seed Collection Workshop 1
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSeed Collection Workshop Thursday, September 10 | 5:30-7:00 pm Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-11:30 am Fall is a great time to start collecting mature native seeds! This workshop will cover the steps needed to identify, find, collect, clean, and store seeds for future planting. We’ll discuss the importance of collecting seeds, answer your questions about […]
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Hike & Run
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioHike & Run - Sunday, September 13, 2026 The 22nd Annual Shaker Lakes Hike & Run is just around the corner! On Sunday, September 13, join us for a community tradition that celebrates the Nature Center's past, present, and future. Just days before our official 60th anniversary, celebrate with us and choose from scenic chip-timed 5K […]
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Seed Collection Workshop 2
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSeed Collection Workshop Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-11:30 am Fall is a great time to start collecting mature native seeds! This workshop will cover the steps needed to identify, find, collect, clean, and store seeds for future planting. We’ll discuss the importance of collecting seeds, answer your questions about how to stratify seeds, and hike […]
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AutumnFest
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioAutumnFest: Harvest Moon A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 3-7PM IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! Join us beneath the Harvest Moon as we celebrate 60 years of connecting people with nature. Gather your friends and family for an evening filled with festive fall traditions, birthday surprises, moonlit adventures, music, food and activities for […]
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Cake Decorating Contest
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioCelebrate our 60th Anniversary with us by decorating a cake for display and judging at our annual AutumnFest event. Cakes to be decorated at home and dropped off prior to the event. Fill out the form below to enter for the Nature Center's 60th Anniversary cake decorating contest on Saturday, September 26th. Cakes can […]
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Luminary Walk
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio