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 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.