Ongoing | See calendar for details
The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter
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. The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available. Rain or shine.
Free. $5 suggested donation.
$5 suggested donation. Registration required.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, April 16-May 30
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.
No registration required. Weather permitting. Free.
Select Sundays: April 13, April 20 (ASL) , April 27 (ASL) & May 4 (ASL) , May 11 (ASL), May 18 (ASL) | 7:30AM – 10:30AM | Nature Center
Each spring for many years, select Sundays in April and May at 7:30 A.M., the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland in conjunction with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks, Lake Metroparks, Geauga Park District, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, and Holden Arboretum conduct bird walks to experience the progression of spring migration through our area.
Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on ebird and at the Museum of Natural History. This is a great way to improve your birding skills as the walks are led by experienced birders who welcome all levels of birders from beginners to advanced.
The birding walks are between 1-2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Lake. All are welcome on the birding walks!
Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance.
