Events at this location

Join us for a fun and exciting day of badge work November 9 at the Schrader Center as our naturalists lead Brownie Girl Scout groups on the completion of up to five badges.

Eco Friend, Bugs and Senses badges will be covered in the morning session (9:30am-11:30am). The afternoon session (12-2pm) will cover Home Scientist and Space Science Adventurer badges.

Sign up for one or both sessions! If you come to both, please bring a lunch. Morning check-in begins at 9am; afternoon check-in begins at 11:30am.

$20 per scout, per session or $30 per scout for both sessions.

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

First, craft a holiday bag. Then, walk along the nature trails around the Schrader Center to see how many candy canes you can find. Certain ones may win you a prize! Bundle up. Bring a flashlight, too. If you get a little chilly on your hike, don’t worry. After you return, enjoy hot chocolate to warm you up. Adults must accompany their children.

Meets 4-5pm Saturday, December 2, 7 & 11 at the Schrader Center in Oglebay.

$12/$10 OI members per child with accompanying adult. Pre-registration required.

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

First, craft a holiday bag. Then, walk along the nature trails around the Schrader Center to see how many candy canes you can find. Certain ones may win you a prize! Bundle up. Bring a flashlight, too. If you get a little chilly on your hike, don’t worry. After you return, enjoy hot chocolate to warm you up. Adults must accompany their children.

Meets 4-5pm Saturday, December 2, 7 & 11 at the Schrader Center in Oglebay.

$12/$10 OI members per child with accompanying adult. Pre-registration required.

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

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.

First, craft a holiday bag. Then, walk along the nature trails around the Schrader Center to see how many candy canes you can find. Certain ones may win you a prize! Bundle up. Bring a flashlight, too. If you get a little chilly on your hike, don’t worry. After you return, enjoy hot chocolate to warm you up. Adults must accompany their children.

Meets 4-5pm Saturday, December 2, 7 & 11 at the Schrader Center in Oglebay.

$12/$10 OI members per child with accompanying adult. Pre-registration required.

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.

Join us at the Schrader Center in Oglebay as we help track bird populations as part of Project FeederWatch.

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long bird survey that helps scientists track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Your observations will become part of something bigger. Count the birds that visit our feeders just outside the windows with a Schrader Center Naturalist. Read more here.

Dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19.

No experience necessary – beginner and expert birders welcome. Stop by for as little or as long as you would like!

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.