OUR TRAILS
The Nature Center is a 20-acre green space located within a section of the Shaker Parklands that includes gardens and natural habitats -- such as a lake, stream, marsh, field, ravine and forest. To experience these fascinating habitats, take a walk along one of our two beautiful trails offering scenic views of our conserved space in the heart of historic Shaker Heights. Click here to view our hours and to find directions to visit us.
*For the protection of visitors and wildlife,
dogs, bikes, and rollerblades, and drones are not permitted on trails.
871,200
SQUARE FEET OF LAND
8
MAPPED NATURAL HABITATS
1,760
FEET OF ACCESSIBLE TRAIL
18,069
BIRDS BANDED
TO DATE
140,000+
YEARLY VISITORS ON THE TRAILS
4
GARDENS FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS
WHY VISIT US?
The opportunities to learn from and connect with nature within our 20 acres are boundless. While walking on our trails, you may see deer, a mink or migratory birds. In spring, you can witness the plants awakening from their winter slumber. In summer, you can experience native flowers in full bloom, watching Monarch butterflies floating gracefully through the air. In fall, you can bring the family for a leaf walk, observing the autumnal tones of the 35+ tree species on our land. The winter season allows for birders of all levels to observe the many species that can be seen here. No matter the season, there is always something new to discover.
DESIGNATED A NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LANDMARK BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NUMBER 23 OF THE CLEVELAND AREA LOOP OF THE LAKE ERIE BIRDING TRAIL, WE'RE NOTED FOR THE NUMBER OF SPECIES THAT CAN BE SEEN HERE
DESIGNATED AN IMPORTANT BIRD AREA BY THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
KNOWN FOR OUR DIVERSE HABITATS AND THE WILDLIFE THAT LIVE WITHIN THESE HABITATS, WE HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED BY BIRDLIFE AS AN IMPORTANT BIRD AREA