Homeschool Adventures

Nature centers throughout Cleveland Metroparks offer programs for homeschooled students.

Homeschoolers and their families are invited to explore and learn within the

fascinating backdrop of Cleveland Metroparks.

Enjoy a variety of programs that focus on STEM fields, local history, recreation and outdoor skills while connecting with other homeschool families. Caregivers must be in attendance with their children unless stated otherwise.

Program offerings vary monthly – see available options below!

Bicycle the Towpath Trail: CanalWay Center to Harvard

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Monday, May 11
2 - 4 p.m.
Tinker’s Creek Extreme Clean-up

Egbert Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation
Saturday, May 16
9 a.m. - noon
Preschool Nature Yoga

Watershed Stewardship Center Confluence Room - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, May 17
10:30 a.m. - noon
Kids Nature Yoga

Watershed Stewardship Center Confluence Room - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, May 17
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Drop-by: Birds and S'mores

Welsh Woods Picnic Area - Euclid Creek Reservation
Sunday, May 17
3 - 6 p.m.
Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Fishing

Ledge Pool and Recreation Area - Hinckley Reservation
Wednesday, May 20
9:30 a.m. - noon
Daytime Stargazing

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, May 21
2 - 3 p.m.
Afterschool Sulphur Springs Creekwalk

Miles Road Sledding Hill - South Chagrin Reservation
Friday, May 22
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Archery for Beginners

York Road Archery Range - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, May 23
2 - 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Memorial Day Nature Play

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Monday, May 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop-by: Bird of Prey ID

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Monday, May 25
Noon - 3 p.m.
Spring Wildflowers: Evening Exploration

Strawberry Picnic Area - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, May 28
6 - 7 p.m.
Kids Nature Lunch & Learn

Wednesday - Friday
June 3 - August 7
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Nature's Janitors

A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead - North Chagrin Reservation
Wednesday, June 3
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Try-It: Rock Climbing

Top O' Ledges Picnic Area - Hinckley Reservation
Thursday, June 4
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Sulphur Springs Creek Walk

Miles Road Sledding Hill
Wednesday, June 10
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Critters in the Creek

Lower Chippewa Picnic Area
Sunday, June 14
1 - 2:30 p.m.
In Search of Mini-Beasts

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Sunday, June 14
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Try-It: Kayaking

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Thursday, June 18
3 - 4 p.m., 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., & 6 -7 p.m.