• History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini 

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

    History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini  Thursday, October 10 | 6:00PM-7:30PM | Nature Center  Join local history author and architectural photographer Lauren Pacini at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes as he discusses his new book, Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland's Van […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • The Big Sit

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

    The Big Sit, also known as the ultimate tailgate party for bird watchers, is a 24-hour period of birdwatching!  Attending The Big Sit is free, and no registration is required. Pledges and donations are accepted to support bird banding research and bird-related projects here at the Nature Center. Pledges can be made in-person at the […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • Native Seed Collection Workshop

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

    Fall Native Seed Collection Workshops Wednesday, October 16 | 5:30PM – 7PM | Nature Center Saturday, November 9 | 3:00PM-4:30PM | Nature Center 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. Help contribute to […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!)

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

    All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!) Saturday, October 19 | 11AM-12PM | Nature Center 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 […]

  • Fall Bird Banding

    Fall Bird Banding

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

    Meet Julie West at the table near the right side of the driveway to observe migratory birds as they are banded. Generally, the timing is around 30 minutes after sunrise and goes until 12PM. Weather permitting. Free. All ages and abilities welcome.