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.

JOIN US

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

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Fri
09

Operation Recon Nature-Prairie Trek

Jun 09, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

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Sat
10

Operation Recon Nature for Families- Prairie Trek

Jun 10, 2023 3:00PM—4:00PM

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Sun
11

Reptile Day

Jun 11, 2023 12:00PM—4:00PM

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Join Us in Our Mission

TAKE ACTION

1.

Join

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

2.

Give

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

3.

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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