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, August 19 through November 1
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.
Sunday, October 13 | All Day, Dawn to Dusk
The Big Sit, also known as the ultimate tailgate party for bird watchers, is a 24-hour period of birdwatching! Attending The Big Sit is free, and no registration is required. Pledges and donations are accepted to support bird banding research and bird-related projects here at the Nature Center. Pledges can be made in-person at the Nature Center, on Sunday at the Big Sit or by email to Julie West.
Donations encouraged. For information contact Julie West [email protected].
Saturday, December 21 | Nature Center | 8AM
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.
Donations encouraged. Free.
September 4 | October 9 | November 5
Creating Bird Habitat with A “Soft Landings” Shade Garden with Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery
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Mentor Marsh's Marvelous Birding with Becky Donaldson
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Black Swamp Bird Observatory's Songbird Research - Data and More! with Ryan Jacobs, Bird Banding Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Ongoing
Please complete this form if you are interested participating for Project FeederWatch at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Participants must be at least 13 years old or be accompanied by a parent.*
Once you complete the form, click the Submit button at the bottom. A Volunteer Services department staff member will reach out to you with additional information. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
*If you are under 13 years of age, please have a parent complete this form as themselves and you may attend with them.
