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Trekking Together: Hike with GirlTrek Cleveland
Trekking Together: Hike with GirlTrek Cleveland
Join Jo Rattliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly Sunday evening hikes as we enjoy the changing of the seasons while trekking the beautiful trails of Shaker Parklands and the surrounding neighborhood.
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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Qigong: Movement & Mindfulness
Qigong: Movement & Mindfulness
Tuesdays, August 27 through October 1 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Nature Center Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle, slow, and powerful movements with breath, self-massage, and meditation to bring multiple benefits at physical and emotional levels. Qi means internal life force energy and gong is work or skill. Qigong moves and […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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Tree Identification Hike
Tree Identification Hike
Thursday, October 3 | 5:30PM-6:30PM | Nature Center Soak in the beauty of the changing seasons! Join the Natural Resources team on a tree identification hike and learn about the other features like buds, twigs and bark that can help you identify trees all year round. You’ll get to know hickories, oaks, maples and more. […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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AutumnFest: Fairytales in the Forest
AutumnFest: Fairytales in the Forest
POWERED BY PNC Saturday, October 5 | 3:00PM-7:00PM | Nature Center This FREE (excluding food, drink and glitter tattoos) magical evening in the forest will be held, rain or shine. Activities for all ages and abilities. Food trucks, libation stations, and vendors will have items available for purchase. Costumes welcomed and encouraged Street parking available […]
Fall Perennial Sale
Fall Perennial Sale
DON’T MISS THE FALL PERENNIAL SALE taking place during AutumnFest on October 5 from 3–5PM Attendees of AutumnFest can look forward to a condensed version of the popular Annual Plant Sale held each spring. The Fall Perennial Sale will offer a limited selection of native Ohio perennial species, featuring perennials suited for fall planting, many […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini
History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini
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 […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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The Big Sit
The Big Sit
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 […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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
Native Seed Collection Workshop
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 […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!)
All About Animals: Frogs (Oct-TOAD-ber!)
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 […]
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Trekking Together: Hike with GirlTrek Cleveland
Trekking Together: Hike with GirlTrek Cleveland
Join Jo Rattliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly Sunday evening hikes as we enjoy the changing of the seasons while trekking the beautiful trails of Shaker Parklands and the surrounding neighborhood.
1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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Fall Tree Care: Proper Tree Pruning Workshop and Demonstration
Fall Tree Care: Proper Tree Pruning Workshop and Demonstration
Thursday, October 24 | 5:30PM-7:00PM | Nature Center Love your trees, but don't know how to care for them? Knowing how to properly care for your trees will make them healthier and more vibrant parts of your landscape. Join our Natural Resources team as we discuss how to properly maintain your trees. Fall is the […]
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Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
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1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Fall Bird Banding
Fall Bird Banding
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.