Mother’s Day Flower Baskets
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a beautiful flower basket of premium and standard flowers. Taught by a local florist, learn the basic tools & techniques used in flower arranging. This basket makes the perfect gift, handmade with love, by YOU!

Kids in Science Club
We’re celebrating all things science with this exciting hands-on science program for kids! Each club session will include a snack and a spotlight on a scientist who made major contributions to the science field!

Roots ‘N Shoots Spring Series
The Roots ‘N Shoots series provides adults and their children the opportunity to connect with nature in all seasons. Create meaningful connections and memories through hands-on nature activities, crafts, stories, songs, and outside exploration. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins are limited (Limit 12)

Nurturing Naturalists
Designed for our youngest independent naturalists, who are ready to attend without an adult. Create meaningful connections and memories through hands-on nature activities, crafts, stories, songs, and outside exploration! Pre-registration encouraged – walk-ins are limited.

Daylight & Nighttime Astronomy
It’s National Astronomy Day! Explore the solar and lunar skies at a special astronomy event at Speidel Observatory in Oglebay Park. Solar observing, space science activities, and observatory tours from 1-4pm. Telescope observing, constellation talk, and observatory tours from 8-11pm.

Maple Sugaring Day
Celebrate maple sugaring season with hot pancakes, maple syrup, and sausage, then experience the history and wonder of maple syrup production. See a wide variety of sugaring techniques, from how we believe maple syrup was first discovered, through modern methods, and learn all about the sweet side of the maple tree! There will be lots of fun, hands-on activities. Pre-registration required (register by mealtime); this event typically sells out. Meets at the Schrader Center in Oglebay Park.

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.