Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-11-09 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, November 9 and 23*
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-9-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-11-23-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Naturalist Notebook
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Naturalist Notebook
November 16 | 1-3pm | Loganberry Books
Join Loganberry Books and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes for our quarterly book discussion!
A Sand County Almanac is an ecology and conservation classic published in 1949 that continues to speak to the world we are living in today. Aldo Leopold’s essays begin on his Wisconsin farm, writing about the cyclical nature of seasons month by month, followed by observations from traveling in other parts of the country, and ending with the confirmation that everything in nature is connected. In his final essays, Leopold asks us all to create what he calls a personal “land ethic”, which asks individuals to create a responsible relationship with the land we inhabit and for which he is best known. 228 pages. Books available for purchase.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/naturalist-notebook-11-16-25

Trekking Together: Fall Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland
2025-11-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Trekking Together: Fall Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland
Saturday, November 22 | 9:15-10:15AM | Nature Center
Join Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly hikes! We invite you to move and appreciate the beauty of nature on these beautiful autumn mornings. The trail will be of natural surfaces (paved and dirt trails) and sidewalk. In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled, and an email will be sent out. Registration required. Free. Donations welcome. Learn more about GirlTrek here: GirlTrek.org
https://givebutter.com/girltrek-11-22-25

Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
2025-12-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Pre-K Explorers: Drop-In meets once a month on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. This program is for children ages 3.5-5. Children must have turned 3 by June 1, 2025 to enroll. This is a drop-off program, so we’ll be asking adults to leave after meeting the instructor with your child. (And thank you in advance for taking the time to fill in the paperwork that will allow us to best care for your child!).
Each month brings a new, seasonal, theme full of outdoor exploration and play. Register for as many drop-in programs as you’d like!
Members: $35/program (Use code: “Member10” for $10 off per program)
Non-Members: $45/program
Session 4: December 4, 2025
Session 5: January 8, 2026
https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers-drop-in/3118643

Winter Warmups: Brewvies
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
BREWVIES: DOCUMENTARY FILM NIGHT | Friday, December 5 | 6PM-8PM
Embrace the warmth of the Nature Center and settle in with an inviting evening of ecological-focused documentary films and discussion led by the Natural Resources team! Hot cocoa, beer tastings, and popcorn provided. Registration required. Free. $10 suggested donation.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/brewvies-film-night-12-5-25

Winter Solstice Luminary Walk & Holiday Market
2025-12-12 17:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Solstice Luminary Walk & Holiday Market
Friday, December 12 | 5:30–8:30PM | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Celebrate nature and the beginning of winter!
All are invited to take a stroll on the illuminated All Peoples’ Trail boardwalk, which is ADA-accessible. Keep warm at a bonfire, or in the heated pavilion where there will be warm alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for sale. Join us inside at our nature-inspired Holiday Market and Duck Pond Gift Shop. Donations welcome. Market items, food, and beverage available for purchase.
A sensory-friendly room will be available on the second floor of the Nature Center building for anyone who needs a calm place to get away from the noise. Sensory bags are available upon request from the front desk.
Support our sustainable efforts!
We are collecting large glass marinara and sauce jars for luminaries. Please clean well and remove labels before donating to the Welcome Desk. After the Luminary Walk, they will be recycled.
BECOME A VENDOR

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-12-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, December 14 and 28*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-14-25
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-20 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Saturday, December 20
Nature Center The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of citizen science involvement. Come join us for a bird walk to locate and identify our resident winter birds. Count and tally the number of birds you can see or hear throughout the day.

Fall Guided Bird Walks
2025-12-28 08:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, December 28*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
Registration:
https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-12-28-25

Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
2026-01-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Pre-K Explorers: Drop-In meets once a month on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10:30am. This program is for children ages 3.5-5. Children must have turned 3 by June 1, 2025 to enroll. This is a drop-off program, so we’ll be asking adults to leave after meeting the instructor with your child. (And thank you in advance for taking the time to fill in the paperwork that will allow us to best care for your child!).
Each month brings a new, seasonal, theme full of outdoor exploration and play. Register for as many drop-in programs as you’d like!
Members: $35/program (Use code: “Member10” for $10 off per program)
Non-Members: $45/program
Session 5: January 8, 2026
https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers-drop-in/3118643

Art on View Artists Reception
2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ART ON VIEW | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 6PM-8PM
Kickoff a new year of programs with the Nature Center and experience our new and improved Art on View exhibit and reception. Art on View is bigger than ever! Several artists and diverse mediums, backgrounds and disciplines will share and display their art together in our Art on View exhibit space throughout 2026. Our large artists’ reception will be a can’t-miss event with food, drinks, and conversations with all of the artists showing for the year. Stay tuned as we announce our 2026 cohort of Art on View artists.  The reception is free to attend and view. Art is available for purchase with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Nature Center.
Learn more at https://shakerlakes.org/artonview/
View online gallery https://givebutter.com/art-on-view-2026

Winter Seed Sowing
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Seed Sowing
Saturday, January 10 | 1-3PM
Starting 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.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/winter-seed-sowing-1-10-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 11 and 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 11 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-11-26
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Immersive MLK Experience: Equity in Environmentalism
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Immersive MLK Experience: Equity in Environmentalism
Sponsored by ServeOHIO
Saturday, January 17 | Hike: 10-11 AM, Lecture: 11 AM-12 PM
Join the Nature Center as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn about the importance of connecting people of all backgrounds through meaningful, restorative action in nature while centering racial equity in our efforts. Experience the beauty of our grounds in winter on a guided hike with local GirlTREK member, Jo Rattiliff, who will highlight the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor activity year-round. Afterwards, enjoy an informative lecture from Yvonka Hall, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, on environmental justice.
Attendees return a week later on January 27, joining our Natural Resources team to participate in a seed processing workshop. Learn about the value of native plants and how to process native seeds. This helps replenish our Native Seed Library, which supports local native gardening efforts by reducing the cost of entry. Registration required. Free.
Registration:
Hike & Lecture: https://givebutter.com/immersive-mlk-experience-1-17-26
Seed processing workshop: https://givebutter.com/immersive-mlk-experience-1-27-26

Native Plant Bingo
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Native Plant Bingo
Thursday, January 22 | 6PM
Join us for a fun night of bingo learning about native plants. Participants will play 8 rounds of bingo, each with a native plant theme. Everyone will have the opportunity to win gift certificates for our annual Native Plant Sale in May. $12 for 8 rounds of bingo. Your ticket includes three (3) beer or mocktail samples from our beer sponsor Midnight Owl Brewing Company and Verbena Free Spirited. Registration required. $12 for non-members, $10 for members. Members can use code WINTERMEM2026 for $2 off after inputting their member ID. Reach out to Cara Anderson at cara@shakerlakes.org if you need help finding your ID number.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/native-plant-bingo-1-22-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Pre-K Explorers 2025-2026
2026-02-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Pre-K Explorers
Pre-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.
Register for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.
2026 Spring Semester: 2/5/26-4/30/26 (no class on 4/9/26)
2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-12/10/26 (no class on 11/26/26)
2027 Spring Semester: 2/4/27-4/29/27 (no class on 4/1/27)
Members – Use code, “Explore50” to receive $50 off EACH semester you register for.
https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers/3108983
Calling all families with young explorers!
Register 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.
Each, 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.
The 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.
Q: Does NCSL offer a licensed Nature Preschool program?
A: 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.
See our Family Starter Guide for more details on program procedures.
Q: What will my Pre-K Explorer learn?
A: 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.
See our Family Starter Guide for more details on program goals.
Q: What can we expect for weekly logistics?
A: Each week has a unique theme, but the structure of the day and the people in the group stay consistent from week to week.
Sample Schedule:

8:30am: Arrive

8:30-9:00: Free Play

9:00-9:15 Circle Time

9:15-9:30 Animal Share or Game

9:30-10:15 Outdoor Exploration/Hike

10:15 -10:30 – Craft or Experiment

See our Family Starter Guide for more details on program logistics.

Still have Questions?
No 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.
Contact Erica by email at prange@shakerlakes.org or phone 216.321.5935 ext.243

Ready to Register?
Pre-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.
Register for one or multiple semesters. Each semester includes 12 classes.
2026 Spring Semester: 2/5/26-4/30/26 (no class on 4/9/26)
2026 Fall Semester: 9/17/26-12/10/26 (no class on 11/26/26)
2027 Spring Semester: 2/4/27-4/29/27 (no class on 4/1/27)
Members – Use code, “Explore50” to receive $50 off EACH semester you register for.
REGISTER: https://shakerlakes.doubleknot.com/event/pre-k-explorers/3108983

Will It Be Beautiful?
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Will It Be Beautiful? by Steve Cagan Thursday, February 6, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Kick 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.
*Additional themes, dates, and times be will be added through March and April.
Register: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-2-6-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, February 8*
Join 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.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Winter Seed Sowing
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Seed Sowing
Thursday, February 12 from 6-8 PM
Starting 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.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/winter-seed-sowing-2-12-26

Naturalist Notebook
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44120
Naturalist Notebook: Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape
February 15, 2026 | 1-3pm | Loganberry Books
Join 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.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/naturalist-notebook-2-15-26

Pancake Breakfast with the Birds
2026-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS | Saturday, Feb 21 | 8 AM-12 PM
Join 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.
Advance 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.
Tickets at the door: Children under 3 are free. Children 4–10 are $8 and Adults 11+ are $15.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/pancake-breakfast-2026

2026 Winter Birdseed Sale Fundraiser
2026-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Help support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and your feathered friends!
Order 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.

Seed Pick Up Dates: Friday, February 27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday, February 28 from 10AM–1PM at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.
Members 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.
SHOP HERE: https://givebutter.com/2026-winter-bird-seed

Winter Hike with GirlTREK
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Saturday, February 28 | 10:00AM-11:00AM
Join Jo Rattiliff of GirlTREK Cleveland for our monthly hike!
GirlTREK 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.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/girltrek-2-28-26

Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Winter Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop | Saturday, February 28 | 1-3 PM
Back 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.
Please 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.
Come 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.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/birdhouse-workshop-2-28-26

Starry Night Pajama Party
2026-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
JUNIOR NATURALIST
STARRY NIGHT PAJAMA PARTY
Saturday, February 28 | 4-6 PM
Join 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.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/pajama-party-2026

Upcycle and Repurpose Workshop: Make Your Own Scrubbers
2026-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Friday, March 6 @ 6 PM
Help protect our environment by learning to reuse everyday household items! Karen Ault will be leading this tutorial workshop to share how to make dishwashing scrubbers out of recycled orange and onion plastic mesh bags. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own bags, though one will be provided to start.
All ages welcome. Registration required. $12 for non-members, $10 for members.
Members can use code WINTERMEM2026 for $2 off after inputting their member ID. Reach out to Cara Anderson at cara@shakerlakes.org if you need help finding your ID number.
REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/diy-scrubber-workshop-3-6-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-03-08 08:00 - 21:30 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
March 8 and 22*, April 5*, May 24*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-8-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-22-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Getting Started with Natives
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
Getting Started with Natives
Wednesday, March 11 | 6-8 PM
Led by Nick Mikash (NCSL Natural Resources Manager)
Curious about how to start gardening with native plants? Nick Mikash, The Nature Center’s Natural Resources manager, will share tips, terminology and recommendations for those getting started. We’ll touch on trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses. We’ll highlight some great starter plants, and how to give them the best chance of success. There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well.
Registration link: https://givebutter.com/bnh-lecture-3-11-26
