Animal Care: Snakes
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 […]
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioEach spring for many years on the last three Sundays in April and the first three Sundays in May at 7:30 A.M. the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland in conjunction with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks, Lake Metroparks, Geauga Park District, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Lake Erie Nature and Science […]
Naturalist Notebook: Season on the Wind
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSEASON ON THE WIND BY KENN KAUFMAN It's migration season! Kenn Kaufman is well known for his guide books (particularly, his bird guides) but he has also written many books. Season On The Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration could not be more perfectly suited to read both because it deals with spring migration […]
The Free People’s Village: Sustainability Book Discussion
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJoin Shaker Heights Public Library at the Nature Center for a captivating sustainability-minded book discussion. We'll delve into "The Free People's Village" by Sim Kern, exploring an alternate 2020 where environmental policies shape a transformed America. Free. Registration required. Copies of the book are available at the Shaker Heights Main Library one month before the […]
Rain Barrel Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioWITH DOAN BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP Thursdays, May 23 & June 13 | 5:30PM-7:00PM | Nature Center Join the Nature Center with the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership to make your own rain barrel, and you’ll save more than water! We’ll supply the barrel, parts, and tools and show you how to construct a 55 gallon rain […]
Drag in Bloom
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioCelebrate spring with a very special drag performance surrounded by beautiful May flowers! Drag in Bloom: Taking up Space in Nature combines the excitement and artistry of drag against the scenic backdrop of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Hosted by Doctor Lady J, with performances by Kimmy Kat, Ryder Slowly, and Sassy Sascha. $20 […]
Meditation in Nature Series
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThe natural world is the perfect place to nourish your inner world! The sights and sounds naturally steady the mind, releasing the busy thoughts. This class will help you deepen these experiences and will empower you to draw upon this meditation technique on your own. It’s an ideal way to make friends with your mind, […]
May 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 is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center […]
Recenter and Reset with GirlTrek
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJoin Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly Sunday evening hikes as we watch Spring come to life while trekking the beautiful trails of Shaker Parklands and the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the fresh air, trees budding, flowers popping up, sounds of flowing water, evening bird calls, and much more. The trail will be of […]
Meditation in Nature
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThe natural world is the perfect place to nourish your inner world! The sights and sounds naturally steady the mind, releasing the busy thoughts. This class will help you deepen these experiences and will empower you to draw upon this meditation technique on your own. It’s an ideal way to make friends with your mind, […]