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
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.
Dendrology Forest Walk

Worden's Ledges Trailhead - Hinckley Reservation
Saturday, June 20
9 - 11 a.m.
Fun & Games One-Day Camp

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Archery for Beginners

York Road Archery Range - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, June 20
2 - 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Firefly Quest

Henry Church Jr. Rock, South Chagrin Reservation
Saturday, June 20
9 - 11 p.m.
Family Creek Walk

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, June 21
3 - 4:30 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.