Cookies & Canvas Library Event
Come join us for our Cookies & Canvas Painting Event with Deborah Ross Smith as our Paintbrush Social Instructor! Create a painted masterpiece on canvas, while nibbling on a sweet treat. All supplies included (paint, canvas, and sweets). Be sure to wear clothes to paint in! Participation open to adults of any age and children 13 and older. Cost is $35 per person, cash only (call with any questions). Limited space, must pre-register & pre-pay by June 4th by calling 304-737-1551. For more information on library events and materials, visit http://wellsburg.lib.wv.us/.
Good Earth Art for Kids
Calling all nature-loving artists and crafters! Join us to celebrate and honor the Earth by creating with natural materials discovered at summer’s end. Led by WVBG Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, we’ll enjoy the playful process of creating, learning more about other environmental artists, and take home a uniquely personal creation to display at home. Workshop most appropriate for children ages 8 and older. $15 for WVBG Members; $25 for non-members. Space is limited, register today! Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted.
Kids Container Gardening: Growing Organic
Join us for an exciting program featuring local author and Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia’s Director Katie Fallon reading her new children’s book "Look, See the Farm"!, followed by a container gardening workshop with WVBG Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter. Katie and Stacy will teach kids about the different types of organisms and wildlife that thrive in organic gardens and farms, and children may discover these lessons firsthand in their take-home organic container gardens. Workshop most appropriate for children ages 3 and older. $25/container garden for WVBG members; $35 for non-members. Katie’s book will also be available for purchase. Space is limited, register today! Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Terrarium Garden Workshop
What is a terrarium garden, how can you design your own, and what kind of maintenance will it need? Come find out during this hands-on workshop with Master Gardener Kelly Barnard. History, types, and maintenance of terrariums will be discussed followed by making your own to take home. Half gallon glass terrarium and all other materials included. Most appropriate for ages 12 and up. Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. $45 for WVBG members, $55 for non-members. Space is limited, register today! All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Kids’ Container Garden: Awesome Blossoms for Mom
Join us to decorate a cheerful garden pot filled with spring flowers for Mom, Grandma, Aunt, or a special friend in honor of Mother’s Day. Participants will also learn about West Virginia’s Anna Jarvis, who organized the first Mother’s Day service, and make a heartfelt card to include with their gift. Led by WVBG Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this workshop is most appropriate for children ages 4 and older. Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Space is limited, register today! All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Kids’ Container Gardening: Pizza in a Bucket!
Join nature enthusiasts and educators, Bethany and Vada Boback for a "Gardening with Kids" workshop. Join us on Earth Day to learn how to plant, care for, and eat what you grow. Workshop includes a "Make and Take" sustainable growing project. Open to children ages 4-14 with an accompanying adult. Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. $20 for WVBG members; $30 for non-members (price is per project). Space is limited, register today! All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Valentine’s Date Night
Bring your significant other in for a creative evening at the WOW! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres on us while choosing from one of our many project options: paint pottery, design mosaics, glass fuse or clay hand build! Pay only for the project of your choice, no other sitting fee or extra charge incurred. Reservations required. Check out our website for details and registration. Call the studio at 304-599-2969 to register.
FestivALL Fall
FestivALL Charleston will celebrate FestivALL Fall for its 7th consecutive year. The festival will extend the popular city-wide multi-arts summer
Container Water Gardening
Join us in celebrating the many wonders of our world’s rainforests by creating a tiny, thriving ecosystem! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project will focus on how soil layers, plant choice, water and light requirements are all connected as well as offer young scientists lessons on nature’s water cycle. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by August 20. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Container Gardening for Kids: Spectacular Sand Buckets with Succulents
Bring the beach back home and join us for gardening fun, as we create colorful succulent gardens in sand bucket containers! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project offers budding gardeners opportunities to learn more about what these sun-loving plants need to thrive. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by August 6. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
“Ice Age Death Trap: Uncovering Mammoths, Mastodons, and Other Vanished Beasts”
A large number of 100,000 - year old fossils discovered during construction at a Colorado ski resort provide scientists with clues to some of North America’s most interesting prehistoric creatures. Stop at the Discovery Table and make a hand-held fan featuring a picture of one of these Ice Age creatures.
Container Gardening for Kids: Create a Habitat! Butterfly Window Boxes
Learn to create a habitat that provides a welcoming home or resting spot for various West Virginia butterfly species, all in a window box garden! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project offers budding naturalists opportunities to observe, connect, and learn more about butterflies and habitat creation. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members.
Container Gardening for Kids: Pizza in a Bucket!
Join nature enthusiasts and educators, Bethany and Vada Boback for a "Gardening with Kids" workshop and learn how to plant, care for, and eat what you grow. Workshop includes a "Make and Take" sustainable growing project. Open to children ages 4-14 with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
DIY: Sock Snowman
Relax with us at the Elk Valley Express Library and make a wintry sock snowman. All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided. There is a limit of 10 participants. Call the library at 304-965-8956 to secure your space for this fun craft workshop. Light refreshments will be served as well.
Family Night: Holiday Ornament Making
Come join us for a fun time making your very own ornaments! We'll learn some cool techniques for creating different types of ornaments to take home. Registration for this event will open Nov. 28.
Holiday Make-It Take-It Tuesdays
Winter holidays, fun, and crafting, oh my! Join us as we celebrate the winter season with a simple make-and-take craft project available each Tuesday during the month of December. This is an informal drop-in event, so you can assemble your craft at the library or take it home and work on it there. Stop by any time throughout the day to get your craft kit.
Holiday Make-It Take-It Tuesdays
Winter holidays, fun, and crafting, oh my! Join us as we celebrate the winter season with a simple make-and-take craft project available each Tuesday during the month of December. This is an informal drop-in event, so you can assemble your craft at the library or take it home and work on it there. Stop by any time throughout the day to get your craft kit.
Holiday Make-It Take-It Tuesdays
Winter holidays, fun, and crafting, oh my! Join us as we celebrate the winter season with a simple make-and-take craft project available each Tuesday during the month of December. This is an informal drop-in event, so you can assemble your craft at the library or take it home and work on it there. Stop by any time throughout the day to get your craft kit.
Holiday Make-It Take-It Tuesdays
Winter holidays, fun, and crafting, oh my! Join us as we celebrate the winter season with a simple make-and-take craft project available each Tuesday during the month of December. This is an informal drop-in event, so you can assemble your craft at the library or take it home and work on it there. Stop by any time throughout the day to get your craft kit.
Cross Lanes Branch Holiday Open House
Get in the holiday mood at the Cross Lanes Library's Annual Holiday Open House. Several activities are planned, including music by Andrew Jackson Middle School Choirs, and making holiday crafts. A very special guest will arrive at 7:30 p.m., so bring your camera. Cookies and punch provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board and the Woman's Club of Cross Lanes.