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!

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.
Woodcock Watch

Frostville Museum - Rocky River Reservation
Wednesday, April 1
7 - 8 p.m.
Storytime: Miss Maple’s Seeds

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Friday, April 3
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Family Canvas: Eco Champs

Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
Saturday, April 4
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Friday Hike to the Falls

Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead - Bedford Reservation
Friday, April 10
2 - 4 p.m.
Afterschool: Nature's Janitors

A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead - North Chagrin Reservation
Friday, April 10
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Woodcock Watch

Brecksville Nature Center - Brecksville Reservation
Friday, April 10
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday Night Stargazing

Acacia Shelter - Acacia Reservation
Friday, April 10
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Plants that Changed the World

Trailside Program Center - Brecksville Reservation
Saturday, April 11
2 - 3 p.m.
Career Exploration: Naturalist 101

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Sunday, April 12
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop-by: Bird Beak Buffet

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Sunday, April 12
1 - 3 p.m.
Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Wildflower Walk

Pawpaw Picnic Area - Mill Stream Run Reservation
Wednesday, April 15
10 a.m. - noon
After School Nature Day: Amphibian Awakening

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Friday, April 17
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A Festival of Frogs (and Toads)

Parma-Snow Branch of CCPL
Saturday, April 18
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Bird Charcuterie

Watershed Stewardship Center - West Creek Reservation
Sunday, April 19
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Earth Day Evening Hike

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Wednesday, April 22
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Youth Adventure Seeker Series

Astorhurst Park - Bedford Reservation
Thursday, April 23 & 30, May 7, 14 & 21
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Arbor Day Tree Hike

Acacia Reservation Trailhead - Acacia Reservation
Friday, April 24
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-by: City Nature Challenge

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. - noon