 In the summer of 1966, recreation programs were held in the lakes area and funding was given to continue with a naturalist for school classes in the fall.On September 15, 1966, The Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center was formed and incorporated, and fundraising began for the establishment of a building.A lease and permission to build the center was negotiated with the City of Cleveland, while the Park Conservation Committee simultaneously worked toward getting the Center designated as a National Environmental Education Landmark.