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SUMMARY:Native Botanical Cocktail Competition
DESCRIPTION:Native Botanical Cocktail Competition\nFeaturing Crown Royal Deluxe and Crown Royal Reserve 12 Year \nSunday\, May 4 | 5-8PM | NEW LOCATION! CLE Urban Winery \nThe United States Bartending Guild is bringing an exciting competition to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! \nEach of the competing mixologists will get the opportunity to showcase their skills and craft cocktails to be judged\, and YOU get to taste and vote for your favorite. The winner and their cocktail will be featured at this year’s Nature at Night: Metamorphosis Annual Benefit. \nJoin us for a night of fun\, competition\, and delicious drinks. 21 and over. Tickets are $35 each\, members 10% off. Promo code for members NCSLSPRING25 and enter member ID when prompted. Tickets are limited. \nRegistration Link: https://givebutter.com/Vk29EB \nApply to compete\, cash prizes awarded to top three competitors. Email cleveland@usbg.org \n\nSponsored By:  \n \nIn partnership with the United States Bartenders Guild: Cleveland Chapter \nThe Cleveland chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG)was founded in 2012. Our chapter comprises exceptional bar professionals who take pride in their craft\, industry associates involved in alcoholic beverage education\, distribution\, and marketing\, and an engaged community of enthusiasts. \nThe United States Bartenders Guild was founded over 75 years ago as a part of the International Bartenders Association (IBA); we are excited to be hosting this cocktail competition with the Nature Center and will be using the IBA tasting standards for this competition as the USBG prepares to host international competition in 2026 and 2028.
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/native-botanical-cocktail-competition/
LOCATION:Cleveland Urban Winery\, 2180 Lee Rd\, Cleveland Heights\, OH\, 44118
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Native Planting
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Native Planting\nLed by My Home Park\nSaturday\, May 10 | 9AM-10AM | Nature Center \nAre you a beginner at native planting? Are you ready to take the next step into bringing native plants to your home or apartment garden\, but you’re not sure what would work best for your space? This talk aims to ease hesitation and give the basic knowledge and tools needed for you to get your native garden started! \nTake the information from this presentation\, then find the plants that are suited best for you at the Nature Center’s 43rd Annual Plant sale in the parking lot from 10AM-3PM. \nREGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/getting-started-with-native-planting/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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SUMMARY:Annual\, Edible & Native Perennial Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON AT THE NATURE CENTER\nSaturday\, May 10 | 10AM–3PM\nMember preview: 8:30–10AM \nA wide selection of quart and gallon perennials\, trees\, and shrubs\, plus annuals\, edibles\, flats\, hanging baskets\, and ready to go pots. Enjoy the hands on shopping experience with our local experts available to help you make the jump into native gardening and choose plants that will work best in your yard. \nCurbside loading available. Small car? Large order? Offering free delivery with our partners at Native Landscape from 9AM–2PM on large purchases over $200 within a 5 mile radius\, or large tree and shrub purchases. \nParking is available on nearby streets and curbside assistance with purchases is provided. \nMembers Only Plant Sale Preview 8:30-10AM | Nature Center members are invited to shop our Plant Sale ahead of the crowd. Grab a complimentary cup of Rising Star coffee and a Stone Oven pastry while you enjoy the first pick of sought-after offerings before they sell out!
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/annual-edible-native-perennial-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
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SUMMARY:Nature Preschool
DESCRIPTION:NEW! NATURE PRESCHOOL \nIntended for our preschool age naturalist (3-5). Children and parents will join an educator for two hours of nature preschool fun! Program includes a lesson based on preschool standards\, free play\, hike and live animal presentation. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org. \nPreK Explorer (with Grown Up)\nSaturdays: May 17 and May 24 from 9-11am\n$20 per child per session\n$15 per member child per session\nAdult required at no charge. \nMay 17 from 9-11am: Nature to Me\nEveryone expresses themselves differently and nature is a great tool to learn how! Students will collect their favorite items from nature to help express themselves creatively. REGISTER \nMay 24 from 9-11am: Animal Sorting – Animals Classes\nWhat are mammals\, birds\, reptiles and amphibians and how can we tell the difference? Students will learn what characteristics make animals unique from each other and practice sorting them into groups. REGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/nature-preschool-may17/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Junior Naturalist
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Notebook: Crickets and Katydids
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Notebook: Crickets and Katydids\nSunday\, May 18 | 1pm-3pm | NCSL \nLisa Rainsong\, Ph.D. will join us for the May Naturalist’s Notebook talking and making music about one of her favorite subjects\, insects\, specifically crickets and katydids. Lisa is a professional musician and educator with a passion for the study of birds\, insects and amphibians of NE Ohio. \nThe book\, Crickets and Katydids: Concerts and Solos by Vincent G. Dethier is out of print but good used copies will be available at Loganberry Books. Join us at the Nature Center to talk about these annual arrivals to our Ohio landscapes\, and learn about the sounds of summer and fall that lull us to sleep. \nRegistration Link: https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/naturalist-notebook-crickets-and-katydids/3096369
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/naturalist-notebook-crickets-and-katydids/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Center at Shaker Lakes":MAILTO:naturecenter@shakerlakes.org
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Bingo \nMay 22 | 6pm-8:00pm | NCSL Friend’s Pavilion \nJoin us for our first installment of NCSL Native Plant Bingo! This will be a night of fun and learning about native plants. Participants will play 8 rounds of bingo\, with a native plant theme and everyone will have the opportunity to win a native plant from the evening’s nursery partner Meadow City. Plants will be available for purchase. We will also be pouring samples from our beer sponsor Midnight Owl. Tickets $10 for 8 rounds. https://givebutter.com/nativeplantbingo
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/native-plant-bingo/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
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SUMMARY:Nature Preschool
DESCRIPTION:NEW! NATURE PRESCHOOL \nIntended for our preschool age naturalist (3-5). Children and parents will join an educator for two hours of nature preschool fun! Program includes a lesson based on preschool standards\, free play\, hike and live animal presentation. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to prange@shakerlakes.org. \nPreK Explorer (with Grown Up)\nSaturday May 24 from 9-11am\n$20 per child per session\n$15 per member child per session\nAdult required at no charge. \nMay 24 from 9-11am: Animal Sorting – Animals Classes\nWhat are mammals\, birds\, reptiles and amphibians and how can we tell the difference? Students will learn what characteristics make animals unique from each other and practice sorting them into groups. REGISTER
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/nature-preschool-may24/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Junior Naturalist
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SUMMARY:Spring Hikes with GirlTrek
DESCRIPTION:Trekking Together: Spring Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland\nSelect Saturdays: March 29\, April 26\, May 24\, June 28 | 10-11AM | Nature Center \nJoin Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly evening hikes! Spring is here! As everything comes to life\, we invite you to move with us and appreciate the beauty of nature as the weather warms up. \nBe sure to bundle up and dress for the weather! In the case of inclement weather\, the hike will be cancelled\, and an email will be sent out. Registration required. Free. Donations welcome. \nLearn more about GirlTrek here: GirlTrek.org \nRegistration Link: https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?OrgKey=4283&CategoryID=27739
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/spring-hikes-with-girltrek/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T093000
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing | Select Sundays: March 2 & March 16* (ASL)\, April 6\, May 25 | 8AM –9:30AM | Nature Center   \nJoin 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. For all hikes\, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine.   \nThe second walk of each month (marked with ASL) is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.  \nFree. $5 suggested donation. REGISTER HERE. \nhttps://www.shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/ 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/guided-bird-walks-spring25/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T230000
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:Nature at Night\nSaturday\, May 31st\, 5:30PM – 11PM\nExperience nature’s power to adapt\, reform\, and thrive\, from twilight shifts to the unveiling of nocturnal wonders. Enjoy specialty food and drinks from Greater Cleveland’s best restaurants\, set against the stunning backdrop of the Nature Center’s grounds in the heart of the Shaker Parklands. Join us for an evening celebrating nature’s incredible journey. Together\, we’ll ensure the Nature Center remains a vibrant space for future generations. \nBUY TICKETS NOW  \nFeatured Highlights for 2025:\nRestaurant Partners: Kiln\, Cordelia\, Spice\, Abundance\, Ephemeral\, Sophie La Gourmande and more!\nCommunity Spark Award: Honoring a lasting partnership with the Nature Center that has positively impacted the community. Award recipient Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District.\nProceeds: Funds support the Nature Center’s environmental education programs and public grounds\, which welcome nearly 150\,000 visitors annually.\nFunds raised at the event help ensure the Nature Center’s continued success\, fostering a place where people of all ages can explore and connect with nature. This year’s benefit will build on past successes\, with extensive promotional efforts and a strong volunteer committee to ensure visibility for our corporate sponsors.\nCulinary Chair: Douglas Katz\, renowned Cleveland restaurateur and Nature Center trustee\nCo-Chairs: Nature Center trustees Andrew Clifford and Bailey Wells \nAbout the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes \nFounded in 1966\, the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes was part of a grassroots movement to protect the Shaker Parklands. Today\, it remains a destination for birders\, nature enthusiasts\, and families seeking a safe\, engaging outdoor experience. Open year-round and free to the public\, the Nature Center is a 501(c)3 organization that receives no tax dollars for its operations or programming. \n  \n 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/nature-at-night-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
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