Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Teen Climate Social
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioTeen Climate Social April 3 | 5:30-6PM PIZZA WITH THE PRESENTER a pre-presentation social for teens only at our Bringing Nature Home lecture series. Followed by the presentation 6-7:30PM | Soil Health Teens join us 30 minutes before a climate-themed presentation for pizza. Meet other teens interested in conservation and climate action while chatting with […]
Soil Health and Growing Native Plants
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSoil Health and Growing Native Plants Led by Joe King (Rust Belt Riders & Tilth Soil) Thursday, April 3 | 6pm-7:30pm | Nature Center Soil is one of the key components to a healthy and happy garden- the nutrients, oxygen, and life within the soil directly affect how well your plants thrive in your yard. […]
All About Animals: Turtles
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioAll About Animals: Turtles Saturday, April 5 | 11AM-12PM | Nature Center Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep our animal ambassadors here at the nature center happy and healthy? Join us seasonally for a “behind the scenes” look at our animal care program. Each program will highlight a different species. Children 4 […]
Guided Bird Walks
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioOngoing | Select Sundays: March 2 & March 16* (ASL), April 6, May 25 | 8AM –9:30AM | Nature Center 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. For all […]
Historic Homes Tour: Parkland Proximity – WAITLIST ONLY
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioHISTORIC HOMES TOUR: Parkland Proximity Presented by NCSL & Shaker Historical Society | Sunday, April 6 | 10AM–2PM Step back in time and experience the history of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Parklands, and the Freeway Fight of the 1960s. With sweeping views and access to preserved parklands, this year’s homes will not disappoint. The program […]
The Story of The Land: How Literature Confronts the Climate Crisis
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThe Story of The Land: How Literature Confronts the Climate Crisis in partnership with Orion Magazine, Literary Cleveland, and Mac's Backs How does language shape our relationship with the land? What is literature's role in the future of our planet? Join Literary Cleveland and Orion Magazine for a discussion with local writers about how fiction, nonfiction, and poetry can […]
Teen Climate Social
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioTeen Climate Social April 17 | 5:30-6PM PIZZA WITH THE PRESENTER a pre-presentation social for teens only at our Bringing Nature Home lecture series. Followed by the presentation 6-7:30PM | The Everyday Conservationist Teens join us 30 minutes before a climate-themed presentation for pizza. Meet other teens interested in conservation and climate action while chatting […]
The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThe Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home Thursday, April 17 | 6-7:30PM Traditional landscaping practices are accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss—often without us even realizing it. The good news? Small, intentional changes can turn our backyards into thriving havens for wildlife and powerful tools for conservation. In this talk, conservation educator and photographer Danae […]
Earth Day Tree Giveaway
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioChoose a free red oak, tulip tree, redbud or white pine sapling.
Judy Semroc’s Greyt Big Talk
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJudy Semroc's Greyt Big Talk Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Apr 25, 2025, 8:30 – 10AM Greyt Big Talk is a multi-disciplinary creative lecture & podcast series for inspiring artists and entrepreneurs. Nature’s symphonies are among the most profound and treasured expressions of life on Earth. Just like a musical composition, the natural world is […]