Events at this location

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 to identify animal tracks, flowers, birds, edible plants and other elements of forest ecology.

Available 9-10am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.)
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.

Lend a hand as we feed our scaled, feathered and furry friends at the Schrader Schrader Center in Oglebay.

Available 10-11am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

Is there anything more relaxing than sitting around a crackling campfire on a warm summer evening? Roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores around a campfire outside the Schrader Center at Oglebay.

Available 8-9pm Thursday, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1 and August 15. All ages welcome. (If program cancelled due to rain, it will be held the following week.) Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

Learn more about astronomy and the night sky from local astronomers Thursday evenings, June-August at Oglebay Park’s Speidel Observatory.

Available 9-10pm Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Program will not take place July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available at the Schrader Center.

Free. (Donations accepted.)

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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 2). 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.

Join as we gently catch, study, and release salamanders, crayfish, aquatic insects and fish in Waddles Run. Nets and collection buckets provided. Meets at pull-off by intersection of Warden Run Road and Falls Drive.

Available 10-11am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 5.)
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.

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.

Start your weekend with a relaxing Saturday morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 7-8am Saturday June 8, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 20 July 27, August 3 and August 10. 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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Mondays, June 3 through August 17. (Does not meet July 1.)
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.

Head out to the Corson Wildflower and Butterfly Garden at the Schrader Center in Oglebay to gently catch, study and release butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Available 1-2pm Mondays, June 3 through August 17. (Does not meet July 1.)
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.

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 to identify animal tracks, flowers, birds, edible plants and other elements of forest ecology.

Available 10-11am Tuesdays, June 4 through August 13. (Does not meet July 2.)
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.

Take an in-depth look at the natural history of the animal ambassadors who live at the Schrader Center with a live animal presentation and a short exploratory walk outdoors. Each week celebrates a different group of animals.

Available 2-3pm Tuesdays, June 4 through August 13. (Does not meet July 2.)
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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 2). 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.

Choose a book from the Schrader Center’s Children’s Library, then head outside to find a cozy spot along the stream or up on the tree canopy platform. Our naturalist will connect stories to the natural world around you. Sitting blankets provided. In case of inclement weather, program will be held inside.

Available Noon-1pm Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 3). All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate shoes.

$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.

Join us on our frog foray as we gently catch, study and release tadpoles and frogs at Schenk Lake. Nets and collection buckets provided. Meets at parking lot by lower Schenk Lake, near the paddleboats.

Available 1:30-2:30pm Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 3). All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

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 to identify animal tracks, flowers, birds, edible plants and other elements of forest ecology.

Available 9-10am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.)
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.

Lend a hand as we feed our scaled, feathered and furry friends at the Schrader Schrader Center in Oglebay.

Available 10-11am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

Join Out of the Blue Bluegrass Band for a campfire jam 7-9pm Thursday, August 8 at the Schrader Center.

Everyone is welcome to bring an acoustic instrument (spoons count) and join in the jam!  Don’t play an instrument? Come for the entertainment! Out of the Blue gives new life to that old time mountain music, with a northern panhandle twang all their own that will have your toes tapping and your face grinning. The campfire will be glowing, and the Oglebay hills will resonate the sounds of our Appalachian heritage!

Free admission. S’mores & concessions available for purchase. BYOB.

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.

Learn more about astronomy and the night sky from local astronomers Thursday evenings, June-August at Oglebay Park’s Speidel Observatory.

Available 9-10pm Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Program will not take place July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available at the Schrader Center.

Free. (Donations accepted.)

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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 2). 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.

Join as we gently catch, study, and release salamanders, crayfish, aquatic insects and fish in Waddles Run. Nets and collection buckets provided. Meets at pull-off by intersection of Warden Run Road and Falls Drive.

Available 10-11am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 5.)
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.

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.

Start your weekend with a relaxing Saturday morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 7-8am Saturday June 8, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 20 July 27, August 3 and August 10. 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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Mondays, June 3 through August 17. (Does not meet July 1.)
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.

Head out to the Corson Wildflower and Butterfly Garden at the Schrader Center in Oglebay to gently catch, study and release butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Available 1-2pm Mondays, June 3 through August 17. (Does not meet July 1.)
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.

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 to identify animal tracks, flowers, birds, edible plants and other elements of forest ecology.

Available 10-11am Tuesdays, June 4 through August 13. (Does not meet July 2.)
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.

Take an in-depth look at the natural history of the animal ambassadors who live at the Schrader Center with a live animal presentation and a short exploratory walk outdoors. Each week celebrates a different group of animals.

Available 2-3pm Tuesdays, June 4 through August 13. (Does not meet July 2.)
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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 2). 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.

Choose a book from the Schrader Center’s Children’s Library, then head outside to find a cozy spot along the stream or up on the tree canopy platform. Our naturalist will connect stories to the natural world around you. Sitting blankets provided. In case of inclement weather, program will be held inside.

Available Noon-1pm Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 3). All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate shoes.

$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.

Join us on our frog foray as we gently catch, study and release tadpoles and frogs at Schenk Lake. Nets and collection buckets provided. Meets at parking lot by lower Schenk Lake, near the paddleboats.

Available 1:30-2:30pm Wednesdays, June 5 through August 14. (Does not meet July 3). All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

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 to identify animal tracks, flowers, birds, edible plants and other elements of forest ecology.

Available 9-10am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.)
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.

Lend a hand as we feed our scaled, feathered and furry friends at the Schrader Schrader Center in Oglebay.

Available 10-11am Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Does not meet July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

Is there anything more relaxing than sitting around a crackling campfire on a warm summer evening? Roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores around a campfire outside the Schrader Center at Oglebay.

Available 8-9pm Thursday, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1 and August 15. All ages welcome. (If program cancelled due to rain, it will be held the following week.) Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$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.

Learn more about astronomy and the night sky from local astronomers Thursday evenings, June-August at Oglebay Park’s Speidel Observatory.

Available 9-10pm Thursdays, June 6 through August 15. (Program will not take place July 4.) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available at the Schrader Center.

Free. (Donations accepted.)

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.

Get-up early for a morning bird walk along the trials of Oglebay. A Schrader Center naturalist will be your guide as we learn to identify local birds by song and sight during their most active hours. Binoculars provided.

Available 8-9am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 2). 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.

Join as we gently catch, study, and release salamanders, crayfish, aquatic insects and fish in Waddles Run. Nets and collection buckets provided. Meets at pull-off by intersection of Warden Run Road and Falls Drive.

Available 10-11am Fridays, June 7 through August 16. (Does not meet July 5.)
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.

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.

Bats are hard-working, mosquito-eating, winged wonders that should be a welcome addition to any neighborhood! Learn all about the benefits of these flying mammals in this informative program.

Program takes place 7-8pm Monday, August 19 at the Schrader Center in Oglebay Park. Guests are invited to return 9-11am Saturday, August 24 to build their own bat box.

Co-hosted by the Ohio County Master Gardeners. $5 suggested donation. Light refreshments will be served. ($15 for the accompanying bat box workshop on August 24.)

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.