SUMMER WEDNESDAYS: Young Explorer’s Extravaganza

Family-friendly and children’s themed activities including live music by Mr. Jeff, nature poetry, and a children’s cooking class.* Kids, this evening is all about you!  

Activities for kid’s aged 3-12 include: 

• FREE | Children’s musician Mr. Jeff:  “Silly and Fun Music for Children of All Ages Created by A Teacher!” Meet Mr. Jeff, the super cool musician and teacher! Mr. Jeff wears many hats as a multi-instrumentalist musician, songwriter, music teacher, audio engineer, and a former Pre-K Teacher. With a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ in hand, he spent four years guiding and inspiring groups of kiddos on a daily basis in his Preschool Classroom.  Music, theatrics, and reading are three of his passions, which he enthusiastically weaves into his classes, performances, original songs and music lessons. With almost 100,000 views on his YouTube Channel, Mr. Jeff releases really fun and educational Music Videos on his beloved channel for kids.
• REGISTRATION REQUIRED | Kid’s Cooking Class*: In this interactive cooking class, children will learn how to create delicious and nutritious dishes inspired by the beauty of the Nature Center. They will discover the joy of cooking with fresh ingredients while embracing the wellness benefits of the outdoors. REGISTER HERE! Organization: A Little Goes a Long Way / Dathan Little
• FREE | More fun and games: cornhole, giant connect four, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and coloring sheets!
• FREE | Nature & Poetry Walk with Shaker Heights Public Library: Join us at the Nature Center’s Summer Wednesday for a guided nature walk where we will read nature poetry, and make sensory observations to turn into our own poetry. This is a family-friendly event intended to be enjoyed by adults and children alike. There will be two separate groups for the Poetry Walk, one targeted at children ages 4-8, and one for ages 9+. The first group will gather and start their walk at 5:30.
• Cleveland Kid’s Book Bank activities! 

JOIN US FOR FREE SUMMER WEDNESDAYS | Pack a picnic, walk the trails with friends, enjoy the habitats in full summer bloom, let your children enjoy the Nature Play Area and Jimmy’s Treehouse, or experience one of the many engaging summer programs designed to encourage a deeper connection to nature—all summer long.

*Ticketed or paid food and programs are marked with an asterisk

Concerts arranged in partnership with Roots of American Music
We nourish our neighborhoods with the transformative power of music through education and performance.
Roots of American Music uses live music to educate, inspire, and comfort people in settings where exposure to music performance is limited or non-existent (music deserts). We serve Northeast Ohio citizens in K-12 schools, residential communities serving seniors, and assisted living communities serving the physically and mentally challenged.  www.rootsofamericanmusic.org