Families can enjoy a self-guided nature quest (tour) along the habitat discovery trial outside the Schrader Center in Oglebay Park between 10am-4pm Tuesday through Sunday, June-August.

Being at the Schrader Center where you will receive a packet, guiding you to special stations and items along the trail. Complete your journey to claim a small token for your achievement.

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate shoes. No flip-flops or strollers.

$5 per family. Free to OI members or those with activity wristbands.

Explore nature as a family…

Replace your child’s screen time with green time! Our family nature programs bring families together for quality time learning about nature. So, get outside and explore! Activities ignite children’s interests in science and nature. Children socialize with other kids outside of a traditional classroom setting. They have a lot of fun, too. And parents meet and connect with other parents. Most of all, our programs instill a lifelong appreciation and respect for the natural world.

More about the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.

Summer pottery painting at the Schrader Center in Oglebay is a fun craft for families and children of all ages. Choose from several animal shapes and ceramic pieces to paint or glaze.

$5-$20 depending on piece chosen. Pieces must be left overnight to be fired and can be picked up the following day.

Available 10am -3:30pm Wednesday through Saturday and noon – 3:30pm Sunday June 7-August 20.

More about the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.

Crosscurrents at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center is a juried multi-media exhibition featuring top regional artists.

Each year, dozens of artists who reside within an 80-mile radius of Wheeling vie for a chance to exhibit in this long-running annual show. Guest jurors choose the works for the exhibit and cash prizes are awarded to winning artists.

Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. Admission is free.

Sponsored by United Bank.

Artists interested in submitting works for the exhibit can click here for a prospectus and entry form.

Continue the tradition began in 1926 by naturalist A.B. Brooks with a nature walk along the trails of Oglebay.

A Schrader Center naturalist will guide you as we learn about local flora and fauna.

Available 10:30-11:30am Thursdays, June 8 through August 17. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate shoes. No flip-flops or strollers.

$5 per person. Free for OI members or those with activity wristbands.

Explore nature as a family…

Replace your child’s screen time with green time! Our family nature programs bring families together for quality time learning about nature. So, get outside and explore! Activities ignite children’s interests in science and nature. Children socialize with other kids outside of a traditional classroom setting. They have a lot of fun, too. And parents meet and connect with other parents. Most of all, our programs instill a lifelong appreciation and respect for the natural world.

More about the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.