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Maple Sugar Days
Mar 23, 2024 12:00PM—Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with real Wisconsin maple syrup…
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Women and Girls in Science
Mar 03, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM
Greenhouse #7 - Adjacent to the Mitchell Park Domes
Kick-off Women’s History month at this event that celebrates the work of women pioneers in S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Children can participate in science activities and connect with women working in these professions in our community. Recommended for 10 years and up $5 per person; Avoid the line by registering and paying…
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Owl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge
Dec 15, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM
Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132
Take a night hike to look and listen for owls! Girl Scout, Cub Scout and other area youth groups are invited to join us on a prowl for owls. First, learn about amazing owl adaptations and their habits with Wehr Nature Center Naturalists. We will go into the forest for an evening hike to look…
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Women and Girls in Science
Mar 04, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM
Lincoln Park's Blatz Pavilion;
1301 W Hampton Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
Kick-off Women’s History month at this event that celebrates the work of women pioneers in S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Children can participate in science activities and connect with women working in these professions in our community. Recommended for 10 years and up Fee: $5 per person Reservations guarantee a space. Walk-ins are…
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Owl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge
Jan 07, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132
Let’s take a night hike to look and listen for owls! Girl Scout, Cub Scout and other area youth groups are invited to join us on a prowl for owls. First, learn about amazing owl adaptations and their habits with Wehr Nature Center Naturalists. Each participant will dissect an owl pellet to see what they’ve…
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Maple Sugar Days
Mar 19, 2022 12:00PM—Mar 20, 2022 4:00PM
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with real Wisconsin maple syrup…
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Homemade Holidays Open House
Dec 04, 2021 11:00AM—3:00PM
Why search the internet for a present when your children can create a handmade gift for the special people in their lives? Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, the neighborhood gang or scout group to Wehr to create homemade treasures from natural and reusable objects. Children can make and take three different projects for…
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(Postponed until 2022) Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists – Meet the Scientists
Mar 13, 2021 10:00AM—11:30AM
This program will finalize our month-long celebration of Women and Girls in Science. Women in STEM careers will be share their experiences and inspirations via a virtual discussion panel. Attendees and their families are encouraged to ask questions of our panel of scientists. Our hope is that families with young girls will reach out to…
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Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists: Stories of Scientific Success
Feb 18, 2021—Mar 06, 2021
By registering for the first session of the series (February 11) you will have access to all 9 story sessions. Join our live session on YouTube Thursdays at 3pm and Saturdays at 10am! Sessions will be recorded and shared so you may watch at any time. Thursday sessions at 3 pm on February 11, 18, 25…
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Homemade Holidays – Pandemic Edition
Dec 04, 2020—Dec 06, 2020
Deadline to order your crafts – November 15 Pickup craft orders December 4, 5, and 7 Did you know that crafting helps reduce stress? Concentrating on the task at hand focuses the mind and reduces negative thoughts. Sadly, some of our favorite things have not happened this year due to the pandemic – we won’t…
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Maple Sugar Days
Mar 23, 2024 12:00PM—Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with real Wisconsin maple syrup…
View MoreWomen and Girls in Science
Mar 03, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM
Greenhouse #7 - Adjacent to the Mitchell Park Domes
Kick-off Women’s History month at this event that celebrates the work of women pioneers in S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Children can participate in science activities and connect with women working in these professions in our community. Recommended for 10 years and up $5 per person; Avoid the line by registering and paying…
View MoreOwl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge
Dec 15, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM
Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132
Take a night hike to look and listen for owls! Girl Scout, Cub Scout and other area youth groups are invited to join us on a prowl for owls. First, learn about amazing owl adaptations and their habits with Wehr Nature Center Naturalists. We will go into the forest for an evening hike to look…
View MoreWomen and Girls in Science
Mar 04, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM
Lincoln Park's Blatz Pavilion; 1301 W Hampton Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
Kick-off Women’s History month at this event that celebrates the work of women pioneers in S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Children can participate in science activities and connect with women working in these professions in our community. Recommended for 10 years and up Fee: $5 per person Reservations guarantee a space. Walk-ins are…
View MoreOwl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge
Jan 07, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132
Let’s take a night hike to look and listen for owls! Girl Scout, Cub Scout and other area youth groups are invited to join us on a prowl for owls. First, learn about amazing owl adaptations and their habits with Wehr Nature Center Naturalists. Each participant will dissect an owl pellet to see what they’ve…
View MoreMaple Sugar Days
Mar 19, 2022 12:00PM—Mar 20, 2022 4:00PM
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with real Wisconsin maple syrup…
View MoreHomemade Holidays Open House
Dec 04, 2021 11:00AM—3:00PM
Why search the internet for a present when your children can create a handmade gift for the special people in their lives? Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, the neighborhood gang or scout group to Wehr to create homemade treasures from natural and reusable objects. Children can make and take three different projects for…
View More(Postponed until 2022) Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists – Meet the Scientists
Mar 13, 2021 10:00AM—11:30AM
This program will finalize our month-long celebration of Women and Girls in Science. Women in STEM careers will be share their experiences and inspirations via a virtual discussion panel. Attendees and their families are encouraged to ask questions of our panel of scientists. Our hope is that families with young girls will reach out to…
View MoreWomen and Girls in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists: Stories of Scientific Success
Feb 18, 2021—Mar 06, 2021
By registering for the first session of the series (February 11) you will have access to all 9 story sessions. Join our live session on YouTube Thursdays at 3pm and Saturdays at 10am! Sessions will be recorded and shared so you may watch at any time. Thursday sessions at 3 pm on February 11, 18, 25…
View MoreHomemade Holidays – Pandemic Edition
Dec 04, 2020—Dec 06, 2020
Deadline to order your crafts – November 15 Pickup craft orders December 4, 5, and 7 Did you know that crafting helps reduce stress? Concentrating on the task at hand focuses the mind and reduces negative thoughts. Sadly, some of our favorite things have not happened this year due to the pandemic – we won’t…
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