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        Nature Backpacks at the Schrader Center Schrader Environmental Education Center Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        mon01junAll Dayfri14augNature Backpacks at the Schrader Center(All Day) Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Check-out a themed nature backpack at the Schrader Center and head-out on your own to explore! Each backpack contains everything you need to explore the pond, butterfly garden or forest.

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        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        Check-out a themed nature backpack at the Schrader Center and head-out on your own to explore! Each backpack contains everything you need to explore the pond, butterfly garden or forest. Includes a journal for observations.

        Available 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday and Noon-5pm Sunday, June 1 through August 14.

        Backpack available may be limited by cleaning schedule. Please call 304-242-6855 to be sure of availability.

        Free.

        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.

        Time

        June 1 (Monday) - August 14 (Friday)

        Location

        Schrader Environmental Education Center

        Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        "Ways of Seeing, Ways of Speaking" Art Exhibit at Towngate Towngate Theatre 2118 Market Street Wheeling WV 26003

        mon01jun11:00 amfri07aug(aug 7)3:00 pm"Ways of Seeing, Ways of Speaking" Art Exhibit at Towngate(june 1) 11:00 am - (august 7) 3:00 pm Towngate Theatre, 2118 Market Street Wheeling WV 26003

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        The Gallery at Towngate will host the exhibit “Ways of Seeing, Ways of Speaking: Paintings and Drawings from Two Perspectives” from June 1-August 7, 2020. The exhibit features the work of

        Event Details

        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        The Gallery at Towngate will host the exhibit “Ways of Seeing, Ways of Speaking: Paintings and Drawings from Two Perspectives” from June 1-August 7, 2020.

        The exhibit features the work of artists Clare McDonald and Erin Mellott. Prints of the artwork are available for purchase. Read more about the exhibit here or view it virtually.

        The Gallery at Towngate is open 11am-3pm Monday-Saturday.  Admission is free.

        About the Artists:

        Clare McDonald

        Clare McDonald was born in England and has been painting and drawing since early childhood. She studied art at advanced level in high school and was strongly encouraged to pursue an artistic career path. However, she took a different path for much of her life. In the mid-2000s, she returned to her artistic roots.

        She took classes with local artists Mark Fleming and Pat Jacobson, became involved with the Independent Artist’s Group in Wheeling and attended as many drawing and painting opportunities in the area as she could. She participated in plein air events with ARTWORKS Around Town and Oglebay Institute and she has been accepted into several juried exhibitions in the last few years. In 2015, she received an Honorable Mention in the Crosscurrents exhibition at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. She also received Merit and Honorable Mention awards at the Bethany Fall Annual Exhibition held at Bethany College.

        “Broken Home” by Clare McDonald

        In her artist statement she says, “Inspiration for a piece can come from anywhere, but many of my pieces contain some organic element. I try to connect with a path to finding the beauty in a scene or object. Light is key to my work and I strive to make light push out of the paper towards the viewer in order to help them understand the surfaces and structure of objects, as well as their beauty.”

        Erin Mellot

        Since childhood, Beallsville, Ohio native Erin Mellot has spent most of her free time creating art. While attending college at Ohio University Eastern, she completed every art class available, experimenting with new mediums and deepening her understanding of art.

        In her artists statement Erin said, “Having autism has affected my communication and ability to form relationships, but art has helped me overcome these obstacles. Along with God, art has comforted me through many difficult circumstances, and without it, life would be so different. Art has been and will continue to be a special part of my life because it is my voice when I have none.”

        “Sunny Flowers with Fence” by Erin Mellot

        Time

        June 1 (Monday) 11:00 am - August 7 (Friday) 3:00 pm

        Location

        Towngate Theatre

        2118 Market Street Wheeling WV 26003

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        Oglebay Institute304-242-7700

        Orchidelirium: The Social, Scientific and Sentimental Passion of Adelaide Stifel The Museums of Oglebay Institute Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        sat20jun(jun 20)10:00 amsat31oct(oct 31)4:00 pmOrchidelirium: The Social, Scientific and Sentimental Passion of Adelaide Stifel(june 20) 10:00 am - (october 31) 4:00 pm The Museums of Oglebay Institute, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        The Mansion Museum's latest exhibit explores "Orchidelirium," the fanatical Victorian-era obsession with collecting, cultivating and discovering orchids, through the work of Adelaide Flaccus Stifel. Born in Wheeling,

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        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        The Mansion Museum’s latest exhibit explores “Orchidelirium,” the fanatical Victorian-era obsession with collecting, cultivating and discovering orchids, through the work of Adelaide Flaccus Stifel.

        Born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1884, Stifel took up the hobby in the late 1930s as part of an American and European craze that would make orchids the nexus of science, status and beauty.

        This exhibit explores her individual passion for orchids through paintings, cultivation and her own meticulous scientific records.

        “Orchidelirium” is on display through October and is free with admission.

        Sponsored by The Honorable and Mrs. Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. & Mr. James H. Frey and Mr. Michael P. Hires.

        The Museums of Oglebay Institute are open 10am-5pm daily. Single museum admission is $10, dual admission (Mansion and Glass Museums) is $15. Ages 17 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult.

        Time

        June 20 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 31 (Saturday) 4:00 pm

        Location

        The Museums of Oglebay Institute

        Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Oglebay Institute304-242-7700

        Crosscurrents Art Exhibition Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003

        fri26jun(jun 26)9:00 amsat22aug(aug 22)5:00 pmCrosscurrents Art Exhibition(june 26) 9:00 am - (august 22) 5:00 pm Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003

        Event Details

        Crosscurrents at Oglebay Institute's Stifel Fine Arts Center is a juried multi-media exhibition featuring top regional artists. Each year, dozens of artists vie for a chance to exhibit in this long-running annual

        Event Details

        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        Crosscurrents at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center is a juried multi-media exhibition featuring top regional artists.

        Each year, dozens of artists vie for a chance to exhibit in this long-running annual show. A guest juror chooses the works for the exhibit and cash prizes are awarded to winning artists. Read more here.

        Crosscurrents is on display through August 22. Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. Admission is free.

        Sponsored by United Bank.

        Purchase/view artwork available for sale here.

        Time

        June 26 (Friday) 9:00 am - August 22 (Saturday) 5:00 pm

        Location

        Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance

        1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003

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        Oglebay Institute304-242-7700

        Frog Frolic Schrader Environmental Education Center Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        mon06jul1:30 pm2:30 pmFrog Frolic1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        Event Details

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

        Event Details

        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

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

        Available 1:30-2:30pm Mondays, June 1 through August 10. (Does not meet June 29.)

        Strollers and open-toed shoes or flip-flops are NOT recommended. Rubber boots are recommended. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

        $5 per person. Free for OI members or those with activity wristbands.

        Safety Guidelines:

        Participants in summer programs at the Schrader Center can expect the following safety precautions and guidelines in response to the Coronavirus:

        • Check-in will take place outside the Schrader Center on a first come, first served basis.
        • 6’ of distance will be enforced for those who are not in the same household group.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own exploration areas to maintain physical distancing.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own program equipment which is disinfected before and after use.
        • Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
        • Instructors will be wearing face coverings when 6’ of distance cannot be met.
        • Face coverings are recommended for each participant.

        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.

        Time

        (Monday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

        Location

        Schrader Environmental Education Center

        Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at the Schrader Center Schrader Environmental Education Center Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        tue07jul8:00 am9:00 amTuesday Morning Bird Walk at the Schrader Center8:00 am - 9:00 am Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Enjoy an early morning walk with the birds along the trials of Oglebay! A Schrader Center naturalist will point out identifying field marks and songs of

        Event Details

        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        Enjoy an early morning walk with the birds along the trials of Oglebay! A Schrader Center naturalist will point out identifying field marks and songs of the local birds that visit our feeders and trails. Binoculars and field guides provided.

        Meets 8-9am Tuesdays, June 2 through August 11 at the Schrader Center. (Does not meet June 30.)

        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.

        Safety Guidelines:

        Participants in summer programs at the Schrader Center can expect the following safety precautions and guidelines in response to the Coronavirus:

        • Check-in will take place outside the Schrader Center on a first come, first served basis.
        • 6’ of distance will be enforced for those who are not in the same household group.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own exploration areas to maintain physical distancing.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own program equipment which is disinfected before and after use.
        • Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
        • Instructors will be wearing face coverings when 6’ of distance cannot be met.
        • Face coverings are recommended for each participant.

        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.

        Time

        (Tuesday) 8:00 am - 9:00 am

        Location

        Schrader Environmental Education Center

        Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Oglebay Institute304-242-7700

        Guided Nature Walk at the Schrader Center Schrader Environmental Education Center Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

        tue07jul1:15 pm2:15 pmGuided Nature Walk at the Schrader Center1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        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

        Event Details

        Towngate Theatre staff hold a sign that says, "We Miss You."

        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 1:15-2:15pm Tuesdays, June 2 through August 11. (Does not meet June 30.) 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.

        Safety Guidelines:

        Participants in summer programs at the Schrader Center can expect the following safety precautions and guidelines in response to the Coronavirus:

        • Check-in will take place outside the Schrader Center on a first come, first served basis.
        • 6’ of distance will be enforced for those who are not in the same household group.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own exploration areas to maintain physical distancing.
        • Household groups will be assigned their own program equipment which is disinfected before and after use.
        • Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
        • Instructors will be wearing face coverings when 6’ of distance cannot be met.
        • Face coverings are recommended for each participant.

        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.

        Time

        (Tuesday) 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

        Location

        Schrader Environmental Education Center

        Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

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        Oglebay Institute304-242-7700

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Oglebay Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of like-minded citizens with a vision and the philanthropy of the Oglebay family, came together to contribute to the joy of living by creating cultural, educational and recreational programming in Oglebay Park and expanding to serve the city of Wheeling & Upper Ohio Valley.

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Programs are made possible by the generous support of our members & sponsors and with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Programs are provided equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability. Oglebay Institute facilities accommodate the mobility impaired.

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