• Environmental and Racial Justice Fair

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Environmental and Racial Justice Fair Featuring Really Amazing Food Truck Join the Nature Center for an inspiring Juneteenth community celebration featuring local racial justice organizations, environmental advocates, art exhibits, and changemakers. Through engaging community conversations, unique exhibits, and opportunities to connect with local groups, we’ll explore how environmental racism impacts Black communities and the collective work […]

  • Guided Bird Walks 

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Guided Bird Walks  Select Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM  June 18*, July 2*, July 16, August 13, August 20*  Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are […]

  • GirlTrek Hikes

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    GirlTREK Select Saturdays | 9:30-10:30 AM |  June 20, July 18, August 29  Join Jo Rattiliff of GirlTrek Cleveland for our monthly hikes. In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled, and an email will be sent out. The trail will be of natural surfaces (paved and dirt trails) and sidewalk. Registration required.  Free. Donations welcome. Learn more at GirlTrek.org.  REGISTRATION LINKS:  […]

  • Summer Solstice Night Hike

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Summer Solstice Night Hike  Monday, June 22 | 8-9:30 pm  Bring in the summer season by joining the Nature Center for a Summer Equinox Moonlit Walk. Stroll through our trails under the moonlight on the first night of spring and learn about bats and other nocturnal animals, summer plants, and more. Joining us will be […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Rain Barrel Workshop  June 23 & June 25| 5:30:-7:00 pm   $85 for members / $95 for non-members. Members can use code SUMMERMEM2026 for $10 off.  Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, and using rainwater is a healthier way to irrigate your garden. Join our natural resources team as we walk you through a hands-on workshop to build […]

  • VEGAN NIGHT: Beneath One Moon 

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    VEGAN NIGHT: Beneath One Moon  Grab a vegan dinner and set foot to enjoy our trails OR join Emmy for a yoga experience inspired by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes’ 60th anniversary celebration. Together, we will gather beneath the same moon that guides the rhythms of nature and renewal in a grounding and reflective yoga practice. […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Rain Barrel Workshop  June 25| 5:30:-7:00 pm   $85 for members / $95 for non-members. Members can use code SUMMERMEM2026 for $10 off.  Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, and using rainwater is a healthier way to irrigate your garden. Join our natural resources team as we walk you through a hands-on workshop to build your […]

  • Native Plant Bingo & Musician Maxwell Stern 

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    7.1 Native Plant Bingo & Musician Maxwell Stern  Join us for our first installment of NCSL Native Plant Bingo! This will be a night of fun and learning about native plants. Participants will play 8 rounds of bingo with a native plant theme. Our partners from Avonlea Gardens and Inn will bring the plants and cohost! Visitors will also enjoy […]

  • Guided Bird Walks 

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    Guided Bird Walks  Select Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM July 2*, July 16, August 13, August 20*  Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to […]

  • Pet Play Date

    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio

    7.8 Pet Play Date   Bring your furry friend to the Nature Center to walk our trails at this year’s Pet Play Date! We will have sweet treats available for four-legged and two-legged guests alike, with both ice cream and pup cups available for purchase.   Free. All ages. No registration required.