Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Simplify Your Landscape Design with Native Plants
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSimplify Your Landscape Design with Native Plants Part of our Bringing Nature Home Series! In Partnership with the Youth Climate Institute Thursday, March 6 | 12–1PM | NCSL Led by Jesse Smith (Conservation Biologist) at Native Landscapes & Gardens This FREE presentation invites you to transform your outdoor space by harnessing the power of native […]
For Kids! Beautiful Native Butterflies
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioBeautiful Native Butterflies and Their Native Host Plants Tuesday, March 4 | 12–12:45PM | NCSL Led by Kathryn Marshall (Education Coordinator) and Amy Fredricks (Communications Director) at Native Landscapes & Gardens During this FREE class, children will read, move, and create while learning to identify a few local butterflies and the importance of native host […]
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 […]
February Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioFebruary Build-a-Birdhouse Workshop Friday, February 28 | 6:30PM – 8PM | Nature Center Back by popular demand! Join us with your family and friends for a fun, winter craft- a gift that keeps on giving back to nature! We'll be creating sturdy birdhouses that provide safe havens for local bird species and learning the role […]
Pancake Breakfast with the Birds 2025
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioPancake Breakfast with the Birds Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 8AM-12PM | Nature Center Join the Nature Center and the Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland for a homemade pancake breakfast. Learn about the habits and habitats of birds, enjoy a craft, take a guided nature hike and meet live birds. Stroller and […]
Winter Warmup: In-TALKS-icating: Urban Farming & Foraging
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioWinter Warmup: In-TALKS-icating: Urban Farming & Foraging Friday, February 7 | 6pm-8pm | Nature Center Chat and cheers! This community discussion highlights local activists who are walking the walk and talking the talk. Join us for drinks and a panel discussion about farming and foraging in Cleveland and the impact it’s making on the Nature […]
Junior Naturalists: Fireside Featurettes
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioSaturday, February 1st, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Calling all young explorers- we're throwing a pajama party! Cozy up indoors for an evening of short, edu-tainment films and kid-friendly documentary shorts, crafting, and a short outdoor hike (weather-permitting). We’ll bring the popcorn and hot chocolate; you bring your favorite stuffed animals! Registration required. $15 […]
Accessible Bird Walk – Rescheduled!
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio1/26/2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 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, […]
Canceled Trekking Together: Winter Hikes with GirlTrek Cleveland
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioJoin Jo Ratiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly Sunday evening hikes! These special winter hikes will highlight the beauty of nature and wildlife and encourages movement and community during the cold winter months. Be sure to bundle up and dress for the weather! In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled […]
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OhioThursday, January 23 | 6PM-8PM | Nature Center Starting your garden in the winter can bring plenty of benefits, and an excellent way to kick off this green initiative is by sowing native seeds in January. Winter sowing offers the advantage of providing plants with a head start, winter sown plants will show growth and […]