Fall Migration: It’s NOT just for the birds! Ashley Hall Marketing Coordinator October 5, 2019 Cold winds are a sure sign that fall has finally hit Northeast Ohio, but birds have already started migrating for the season. Whether you are new to birding or are a seasoned pro, bird watching, known as “birding,” is a […]
Imagining the Rose Foundation Gazebo Ashley Hall, Marketing Coordinator August 29, 2019 Matt Parker takes time to admire and chat about the Rose Foundation Gazebo. When you experience the brand new All People’s Trail this November 9, you will also see the new, artistically designed Rose Foundation Gazebo, built by local carpenter and artist Matt Parker of Creative […]
Feeding Feathered Friends While some view the end of summer as a sad time, nature lovers rejoice. As the cold begins to set in and the trees become bare, it’s an ideal time for bird watching, as many birds are beginning their fall migration. While the leafless branches provide a clearer view of our […]
WHAT IS A VERNAL POOL? Have you ever noticed the small pond-like feature to the south of the parking lot? This is a vernal, or ephemeral pool. In the simplest definition, vernal pools are nature’s nurseries. These small, unassuming pools are small, isolated, seasonal wetlands teeming with life. Vernal pools may form in deciduous forests […]
How Do You Save a Snapping Turtle? Ashley Hall Marketing Coordinator 6/18/2020 In late spring and early summer, we start receiving calls from people finding turtles in the middle of our busy roadways. Why do turtles cross roads this time of year and what can we do to help them? The common snapping turtle (Chelydra […]
Nature at Night top sliderNATURE AT NIGHT: MoonbeamMay 30, 2026 | A BENEFIT FOR THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES VIEW 2025 PHOTOSBUY TICKETS Nature at Night text box 2022Your presence at Nature at Night is more than a night out—it is an investment in the future of this place and the natural world it […]
Plant Sale Top SliderMARCH – JUNE44th Annual Plant SalePresented by Bartlett Tree Experts Homegrown Sale Text Box44th Annual Plant SaleThe Annual Plant Sale Day began as a fundraiser in 1982 by a group of volunteers known as the Friends of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. To this day, volunteers and staff organize a beautiful […]
Hike, Run, and Fun Top SliderHIKE & RUNSEPTEMBER 14 Hike & Run SliderHike & RunThis beloved event benefits environmental education and promotes health and wellness while celebrating the Shaker Parklands. Partial proceeds also support the Jenny Goldman Memorial Nature Outreach Fund, which underwrites our Environmental Educator in Residence program that provides environmental education for hundreds […]
