Valentine Mug Workshop
Bring your hunnie or your friends for a fun Valentine painting workshop! This charming heart mug will warm your heart and would make a perfect gift for that special someone. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Mugs must be left at the Schrader Center overnight to be fired in our kiln and can be picked up the next day. Wines will be available for purchase. Pre-registration required by January 31. (Limit 25)

Anti-Valentine’s Day Workshop
It’s not me, it’s you! Don’t have a valentine? Let us be your date. Paint a dinosaur planter and enjoy some snacks and drinks while we listen to an anti-Valentine’s playlist! Planters must be left at the Schrader Center overnight to be fired in our kiln and can be picked up the next day. Class includes 6” planter, assorted plants to pick from, paints, and supplies. Wines will be available for purchase. Pre-registration required by January 31. (Limit 20)

Holiday Wreath Making
Create a beautiful holiday wreath for your home! An assortment of fresh evergreen boughs, berries, pinecones, and ribbons will be provided along with the frame & wire. You may also bring your own ribbon and bows to share. We’ll show you how to craft your wreath and share how to identify different evergreen trees. Coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies provided. Pre-registration required. While you’re here, stop by the Holiday Art Show and check out all the great gifts made by local artists!

Tree Tapping 101
Do you want to learn how to collect sap and make syrup in your own back yard? Participants will explore the biological principles behind sap flow, techniques for identifying trees, and the tools and methods required for effective tapping. Each participant will take home a sap collecting bag, hook, and spile. Class will be in the field with our naturalists. Dress for the weather. (Limit 5)

Winter Nature Camp (MLK Jr. Day)
Schools out! Give your kids the outdoor time that they crave at the Schrader Center. We’ll have lots of fun exploring the winter world outside. Then, we’ll warm up with some hot cocoa. Dress for the weather and bring a bagged lunch. If there’s snow on the ground, bring your sleds!

Mad Science Saturday
Dive into the world of physical science experiments! Engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, and take part in mind-blowing experiments.

Nailers Night 
Score a chance to meet some local hockey favorites and learn about the animals that call the Schrader Center home. There will be games and activities that the whole family will enjoy. Evening is free to everyone but please register online as space is limited.

A.B. Brooks Nature Hike
Nature Hikes are part of a long tradition of nature study in Oglebay Park. The A.B. Brooks Nature Hike will focus on natural history and serves as a venue for socialization and the sharing of ideas.The Schrader Center staff will lead groups of up to 20 participants through 1 mile of trails around Oglebay. It is recommended to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and clothing that is weather-appropriate. Sunglasses are a plus. Field guides and binoculars will be provided.