Leap on Over to ‘Seussical Science’ on Feb. 29 Provided February 22, 2020 Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center will host a youth program as part of its ongoing mission to pique children’s interests in science and nature. “Seussical Science” takes place from ...
Birds of a Feather Count Together Nora Edinger December 27, 2019 On the day of Christmas Bird Count, nature gave to meeeee: 125 Canada geese a-grazing, eight mallard ducks a-swimming, five American crows a-mobbing (a raptor) … and a downy woodpecker drumming in a treeeee. ...
Holiday Art Show and Sale Showcases Local Talent Provided November 10, 2019 Oglebay Institute’s annual Holiday Art Show and Sale not only benefits shoppers looking for unique gifts it also supports local artists. The exclusive five-week show provides an outstanding opportunity for s...
Wee Asked Molly Check from the Oglebay Environmental Education Center Laura Jackson Roberts September 23, 2019 WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a little bit better with our fun series, “WEEasked.” Look for it a couple...
West Virginia’s Remarkable Bats Laura Jackson Roberts September 6, 2019 I’ve got a history with bats. For 40 years, they’ve been invading my summers and my homes. A bat slammed into the wall and landed in a paint bucket. One entertained the cats for an evening, fluttering wildly, a...
Got Kids? We’ve Got 10 Ways to Beat the Summer Blahs Cassie Bendel July 1, 2019 Editor’s note: In an effort to help Wheeling families navigate what’s offered here, today's story — researched and written by an experienced mom with two young boys — presents some options to keep kids busy thi...
Summer of Wonder in Full Swing at Schrader Center Provided June 8, 2019 The public is invited to explore and discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world by participating in the Summer of Wonder Nature Programs at Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center...
Roots ‘N Shoots Nature Program for Preschoolers at Schrader Center Provided March 24, 2019 The “Roots ‘N Shoots” preschool nature programs at Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center build early science skills and promote nature appreciation and environmental stewardship. By combin...
Schrader Center to Host Annual Ecofest Saturday Laura Jackson Roberts October 4, 2018 It’s Oglebayfest time again. During the weekend of Oct. 5-7, the hills of Oglebay will fill with vendors and visitors for the beloved annual event. Along with favorites like the Phil Maxwell Artist and Gourmet ...