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!

Map & Compass Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Tuesday, February 17
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Evening with an Expert Series: Saving Eastern Hemlocks

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, February 19
6 - 7 p.m.
Mindfulness Hike & Hot Cocoa

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Wednesday, February 25
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Squirrel Spotters

Keystone Shelter - West Creek Reservation
Friday, February 27
11 a.m. - noon
Hike to a Hidden Ravine

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Friday, February 27
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-by: Patterns in Nature

Brecksville Nature Center - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, February 28
10 a.m. - noon
Celebrate Reading

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, March 1
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Maple Sugaring for Schools at Rocky River Reservation

Maple Grove Picnic Area - Rocky River Reservation
Wednesday, March 4
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Homeschool: Sheep Eye Dissection

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Wednesday, March 4
1 - 2 p.m.
Evening with an Expert Series: Bats of Ohio

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, March 5
6 - 7 p.m.
After School Nature Day: Insects and Spiders

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Friday, March 6
3 - 4 p.m.
Family Canvas: Art in Nature Series: Spiders

Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
Saturday, March 7
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Drop-by: Build a Stream

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Saturday, March 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Hike for Tykes

Trailside Program Center - Brecksville Reservation
Friday, March 13
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Friday Hike to the Falls

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Friday, March 13
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Buckeye Presidents: Winter Series

Trailside Program Center - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, March 14
2 - 3 p.m.
Cruising Acacia

Acacia Reservation Trailhead - Acacia Reservation
Tuesday, March 17
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1 - 2 p.m.
Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Campfire Lunch

Meadows Picnic Area - Brecksville Reservation
Wednesday, March 18
10 a.m. - noon
Spring Tree ID Hike

Look About Lodge - South Chagrin Reservation
Friday, March 20
4 - 5 p.m.
Drop-by: Spring Scavenger Hunt

Brecksville Nature Center - Brecksville Reservation
Monday, March 23
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Little Explorers: Amphibian Adventure

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, March 26
10 - 11 a.m.
Trail Challenge: Scavenger Hunt & S'mores

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Thursday, March 26
Noon - 1 p.m., 1 - 2 p.m., or 2 - 3 p.m.
Woodcock Watch

Frostville Museum - Rocky River Reservation
Thursday, March 26
7 - 8 p.m.
Drop-by: Sensory Friendly Nature Stations

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Saturday, March 28
9 a.m. - noon
Drop-by: Raccoons and S'mores

Welsh Woods Picnic Area - Euclid Creek Reservation
Sunday, March 29
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Nature Storytime: Raccoons

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Tuesday, March 31
10 - 11 a.m.