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.
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.
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.
Family Canvas: Amphibians

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Saturday, August 1
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Finding the Ferns Hike

Brecksville Nature Center - Brecksville Reservation
Friday, August 7
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Spider Superpowers

Keystone Trailhead - West Creek Reservation
Saturday, August 8
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Family Morning Creek Hike

Egbert Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation
Saturday, August 8
10:30 a.m. - noon
Drop-by: Solar Paper Craft

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Sunday, August 9
1 - 4 p.m.
Critters in the Creek

Lower Chippewa Picnic Area - Brecksville Reservation
Wednesday, August 12
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Full Moon Hike: Sturgeon Moon

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area - West Creek Reservation
Wednesday, August 12
9:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Try-It: Rock Climbing

Top O' Ledges Picnic Area - Hinckley Reservation
Thursday, August 13
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Drop-by: Owls and S'mores

Welsh Woods Picnic Area - Euclid Creek Reservation
Thursday, August 13
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Try-It: Kayaking

Garfield Park Program Center - Garfield Park Reservation
Thursday, August 13
5 - 6 p.m.
Birding at Jackson Field

Jackson Field - South Chagrin Reservation
Friday, August 14
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Drop-by: Macro-Mania

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Saturday, August 15
10 a.m. - noon
Mushroom Hike

Sulphur Springs Picnic Area - South Chagrin Reservation
Sunday, August 16
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Make a Recycled Banner Bag

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Sunday, August 16
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Try-It: Paddle with Your Family

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store - Hinckley Reservation
Thursday, August 20
3 - 5 p.m.
Drop-by: Beautiful Butterflies

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Friday, August 21
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-by: Lake Sturgeon

CanalWay Center - Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Saturday, August 22
10 a.m. - noon
Bug Hunt

North Chagrin Nature Center - North Chagrin Reservation
Thursday, August 27
10 - 11 a.m.
Bat Appreciation Hike

Rocky River Nature Center - Rocky River Reservation
Thursday, August 27
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.