Explore, Support, Participate

The Friends of Wehr Nature Center is committed to sustaining an accessible nature destination; a place for all seasons, a place for everyone.

Friends of Wehr is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the Wehr Nature Center and its environmental education programs.

Mission Statement

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Explore

Visit 220 acres of nature preserve with 5 miles of trails and a visitor center complete with educational exhibits and live animals.

Plan your visit
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Support

Become a member, donate, join our volunteer team.

Get involved
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Participate

Experience Wehr’s array of programs for youth, families, and adults.

Learn more

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Owl Prowl

Dec 09, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Birders

Dec 10, 2023 9:00AM—10:00AM

Owl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge

Dec 15, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132

Join Us in Our Mission

TAKE ACTION

Join

Be part of the FOW community and enjoy all the member benefits.

Give

Your dollar goes a long way to supporting accessible and educational nature experiences for all.

Help

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization and are infused into every aspect of the nature center.

We thank the following companies for their support.

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