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!

Kids Nature Lunch & Learn

Wednesday - Friday
Now - August 7
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Try-It: Paddle with Your Family

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store - Hinckley Reservation
Thursday, June 25
3 - 5 p.m.
Family Friday Night: Bat Bonanza

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Friday, June 26
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Nature Journaling: Under the Lens

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Sunday, June 28
11 a.m. - noon
Nets & Buckets River Dipping

Maple Grove Picnic Area - Rocky River Reservation
Sunday, June 28
11 a.m. - noon
Fireflies by Firelight

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation
Sunday, June 28
9 - 10:30 p.m.
You Don’t Really Hate Snakes

Parma-Powers Branch CCPL
Monday, June 29
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Nature by Boat

Merwin's Wharf - Lakefront Reservation
Tuesday, June 30
1 - 3 p.m.
Cruising Acacia

Acacia Reservation Trailhead - Acacia Reservation
Tuesday, June 30
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or 5 - 6 p.m.
Hunt of the Month: America 250 Then & Now

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Daily, July 1 - 31
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Try-It: Mountain Biking

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Thursday, July 2
5 - 6 p.m.
Pollination Station at the Library

Garfield Heights Branch of CCPL
Friday, July 3
3 - 4 p.m.
Try-It: Stand Up Paddleboarding

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store - Hinckley Reservation
Monday, July 6
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Bird Charcuterie at the Brooklyn Library

Brooklyn Branch of CCPL
Wednesday, July 8
6 - 7 p.m.
Earth Science Summer: Geology & Nature Hike

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Thursday, July 9
10 a.m. - noon
The Great Hinckley Discovery Day

Hinckley Lake - Hinckley Lake Reservation
Saturday, July 11
8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kids Nature Yoga

Watershed Stewardship Center Confluence Room - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, July 12
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Macro Mayhem at the Library

Parma-Snow Branch CCPL
Tuesday, July 14
Noon - 1 p.m.
Birding at Wildwood

Wildwood Reservable Picnic Shelter - Euclid Creek Reservation
Wednesday, July 15
10 - 11 a.m.
Drop-by: Eastern Milksnake Meet & Greet and Craft

Brecksville Nature Center - Brecksville Reservation
Wednesday, July 15
1 - 3 p.m.
Catch a Crayfish

Quarry Rock Picnic Area - South Chagrin Reservation
Friday, July 17
1 - 2 p.m.
Drop-by: Colors in Nature

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Friday, July 24
2 - 4 p.m.
Family Hike Through the Forest

Egbert Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation
Saturday, July 25
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Archery for Beginners

York Road Archery Range - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, July 25
2 - 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Drop-by: Nature Jewelry

Nature Education Building - North Chagrin Reservation
Sunday, July 26
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fantastic Fossils at the Library

Brooklyn Branch of CCPL
Tuesday, July 28
2 - 3 p.m.
Try-It: Kayaking

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Thursday, July 30
4 - 5 p.m.
Wetland Wildlife Walk

North Chagrin Oxbow Lagoon - North Chagrin Reservation
Friday, July 31
2 - 3 p.m.