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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center \nSunday\, February 1 and 8* \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. Snow or shine\, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms. \n*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. \nFree. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/ \nREGISTER: \nFebruary 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26\nFebruary 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/guided-bird-walks-10/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Birding,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T083000
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SUMMARY:Pre-K Explorers 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Pre-K Explorers  \nPre-K Explorers is for children ages 3.5-5. We meet once a week on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. Children must be fully bathroom independent. \nRegister for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.  \n2026 Spring Semester: 2/5/26-4/30/26 (no class on 4/9/26)\n2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-12/10/26 (no class on 11/26/26)\n2027 Spring Semester: 2/4/27-4/29/27 (no class on 4/1/27)  \nMembers – Use code\, “Explore50” to receive $50 off EACH semester you register for.\nhttps://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers/3108983  \nCalling all families with young explorers! \nRegister your 3.5-5 year old in Pre-K Explorers. This once-a-week program adds outdoor exploration to your existing childcare or preschool routine. It can also be used to give your young explorer practice with classroom behaviors before starting a formal Pre-K program.   \nEach\, 12-week\, semester provides weekly opportunities for your Pre-K Explorer to engage with age-appropriate content through observation\, exploration\, and play. They might look for different colors on a nature hike\, count acorns in the forest\, or compare the size of different leaves before heading inside to model their own creation based on the day’s theme. Our educators create safe spaces where children become comfortable asking questions\, sharing their ideas with others\, and trying new things. \nThe group of students and the lead NCSL educator are consistent throughout the entire semester\, allowing your Pre-K explorer to practice the soft skills needed for any group environment.  \nQ: Does NCSL offer a licensed Nature Preschool program?\nA: No. The Pre-K Explorers Program meets too infrequently to qualify for the registration process through the state of Ohio. However\, we do have a state and ACA certified day camp and apply those same safety standards and educator expectations. \nSee our Family Starter Guide for more details on program procedures.    \nQ: What will my Pre-K Explorer learn?\nA: Each week offers a different nature theme like bugs\, birds\, or the night sky. While the activities\, games or stories will be anchored to the theme\, student outcome goals center on the Ohio Department of Education’s standards for building inquiry skills and social emotional learning. Your Pre-K explorer will be making observations\, communicating ideas\, and practicing working with others. \nSee our Family Starter Guide for more details on program goals.   \nQ: What can we expect for weekly logistics?\nA: Each week has a unique theme\, but the structure of the day and the people in the group stay consistent from week to week.   \nSample Schedule:   \n\n8:30am: Arrive \n\n\n8:30-9:00: Free Play \n\n\n9:00-9:15 Circle Time \n\n\n9:15-9:30 Animal Share or Game \n\n\n9:30-10:15 Outdoor Exploration/Hike \n\n\n10:15 -10:30 – Craft or Experiment\n \n\nSee our Family Starter Guide for more details on program logistics.  \n  \nStill have Questions?\nNo problem! Please reach out to our Director of Education\, Erica Prange. She can answer your logistic questions or connect you with the lead educator for the semester you’re interested in.  \nContact Erica by email at prange@shakerlakes.org or phone 216.321.5935 ext.243\n  \nReady to Register?  \nPre-K Explorers is for children ages 3.5-5. We meet once a week on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. Children must be fully bathroom independent. \nRegister for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.  \n2026 Spring Semester: 2/5/26-4/30/26 (no class on 4/9/26)\n2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-12/10/26 (no class on 11/26/26)\n2027 Spring Semester: 2/4/27-4/29/27 (no class on 4/1/27)\nMembers – Use code\, “Explore50” to receive $50 off EACH semester you register for.  \nREGISTER: https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers/3108983 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/pre-k-explorers-2025-2026-spring/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Junior Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
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SUMMARY:Will It Be Beautiful?
DESCRIPTION:Will It Be Beautiful? by Steve Cagan Thursday\, February 6\, 2026 | 6-8 PM \nKick off our spring Bringing Nature Home* series with this free lecture to help you prepare for planting your native garden. Whether you are new to native gardening and looking for education and direction or a more seasoned gardener who wishes to deepen your knowledge\, this FREE lecture series has something for everyone. You’ll learn all you need to create a sustainable\, beautiful garden and ecosystem right in your backyard. Visit shakerlakes.org/calendar to register. Registration is required. Donations welcome. \n*Additional themes\, dates\, and times be will be added through March and April. \nRegister: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-2-6-26 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/will-it-be-beautiful/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T080000
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center \nSunday\, February 8* \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. Snow or shine\, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms. \n*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter. \nFree. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/ \nREGISTER: \nFebruary 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/guided-bird-walks-11/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Birding,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
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SUMMARY:Winter Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Winter Seed Sowing\nThursday\, February 12 from 6-8 PM  \nStarting your garden in the winter can bring plenty of benefits. An excellent way to kick off this green garden initiative is by sowing native seeds in January and February. The seed sowing workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to sow seeds effectively. Jumpstart your winter garden to enjoy a lush\, native landscape come spring. No prior experience necessary. Great for all ages! Registration required. $8 per person.  \nREGISTER: https://givebutter.com/winter-seed-sowing-2-12-26   \n 
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/winter-seed-sowing-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Environmental Exploration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Center at Shaker Lakes":MAILTO:naturecenter@shakerlakes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Notebook
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Notebook: Trace: Memory\, History\, Race\, and the American Landscape \nFebruary 15\, 2026 | 1-3pm | Loganberry Books \nJoin the Nature Center and Loganberry Books as we discuss Lauret Savoy’s award-winning memoir\, Trace: Memory\, History\, Race\, and the American Landscape. Lauret Savoy is a professor of Environmental Studies and Geology at Mount Holyoke and\, through the lens of her own multiracial heritage\, she brings together the layers of place and history that impact us all in as many ways as the rocks hidden beneath our feet. \nREGISTER: https://givebutter.com/naturalist-notebook-2-15-26
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/naturalist-notebook-2/
LOCATION:Loganberry Books\, 13015 Larchmere Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Center at Shaker Lakes":MAILTO:naturecenter@shakerlakes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260212T170941Z
CREATED:20251028T164311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170941Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS | Saturday\, Feb 21 | 8 AM-12 PM \nJoin the Nature Center and the Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland for a homemade pancake breakfast with the birds! Learn about the habits and habitats of birds\, enjoy a craft at the front desk\, take a guided nature hike and meet live birds. Gluten free options available. \nAdvance tickets: Children under 3 are free. Children ages 4–10 are $7 ($5 members). Adults 11+ are $13 ($10 members). Tickets on sale December 1. \nTickets at the door: Children under 3 are free. Children 4–10 are $8 and Adults 11+ are $15. \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/pancake-breakfast-2026
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Birdseed Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Help support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and your feathered friends!\nOrder today through February 22 and 25% of every sale benefits the Nature Center. Thanks to Dave Pretnar\, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mayfield Heights for teaming up to help support the Nature Center! Place your order now through February 22* using the “Purchase” button above! View item photos below.  \n  \nSeed Pick Up Dates:  Friday\, February 27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday\, February 28 from 10AM–1PM at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. \nMembers receive a 10% discount* with code BIRDSEED10. Please enter promo code and NCSL member ID when prompted. Not sure of your member ID? Contact cara@shakerlakes.org. \nSHOP HERE: https://givebutter.com/2026-winter-bird-seed
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/2026-winter-birdseed-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20251204T153325Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Hike with GirlTREK
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 28 | 10:00AM-11:00AM \nJoin Jo Rattiliff of GirlTREK Cleveland for our monthly hike! \nGirlTREK is a global organization that is made up of over a million Black women united by a movement for health justice and whose mission is “to increase the life expectancy of Black women by 10 years in 10 years.” We invite you to bundle up\, get active\, and appreciate the beauty of nature on these crisp\, calm\, and quiet winter mornings. The trail will be of natural surfaces (paved and dirt trails) and sidewalks. In the case of inclement weather\, the hike will be cancelled\, and an email will be sent to registrants. Registration required. Free. Donations welcome. \nREGISTRATION: \nhttps://givebutter.com/girltrek-2-28-26
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/winter-hike-with-girltrek/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop | Saturday\, February 28 | 1-3 PM  \nBack by popular demand! Build your own birdhouse (and bring your own beverage!) Join us with your family and friends for a fun\, winter craft – a gift that keeps on giving back to nature! We’ll be creating sturdy birdhouses that provide safe havens for local bird species and learning the role they play in supporting our feathered friends.  \nPlease note: To ensure your birdhouse is dry and ready to be placed outdoors\, it will need to stay at the Nature Center for 48 hours before it can be picked up.  \nCome join us for a cozy crafting night of creativity! One birdhouse can be worked on by an entire family or group of friends. $35 for non-members\, $30 for members. Price includes all materials\, instruction\, and presentation.  \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/birdhouse-workshop-2-28-26  
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/winter-build-a-birdhouse-workshop/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Bringing Nature Home,Environmental Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:Starry Night Pajama Party
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURALIST \nSTARRY NIGHT PAJAMA PARTY\nSaturday\, February 28 | 4-6 PM \nJoin the Nature Center and Terri Stefanko from Light the Wild for a star-studded story time and pajama party! Kids will cozy up with hot cocoa and popcorn as they read from A Friend Made of Stars and craft their own star friend. Best for children aged 5-10. Registration required. $15 per child under 13\, $10 for members\, adults free. \nRegistration link: https://givebutter.com/pajama-party-2026
URL:https://shakerlakes.org/event/starry-night-pajama-party/
LOCATION:Nature Center at Shaker Lakes\, 2600 South Park Blvd.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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