Did you know that nature has its own version of “Summerfest?” Learn about different animals and the sounds they make through a sound quiz, make your own rain, hear the story Love Flute by Paul Goble, go on a sound treasure hunt, and make your own natural instrument. Recommended for Ages 5 and older Additional…

A series of evening nature discovery programs for families. Enjoy a twilight walk and then share a campfire dessert by the fire pit. Firefly Fun Discover the fascinating secrets of fireflies, hike to the prairie to look for fireflies and then return to the campfire to toast S’mores. Recommended for Ages 5 and older Additional…

Prairie Pals Sunday, July 10, 1-2:30 pm Wehr’s prairie is a patchwork quilt of colorful flowers in July. We’ll learn about the unique adaptations of prairie plants and the insects that are their “pollination pals. Families can participate in a sitting pollinator count in our prairie after a naturalist led walk. A Monthly Series for…

Program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers Toddlers should hop, leap, and jump over to Wehr to enjoy an hour of froggy fun. We will learn frog talk, hop like frogs, and read a froggy story. Children will meet some live amphibians and make their own frog craft to take home. Additional $4 parking fee for…

Program for 3-year-olds and their caregivers Toddlers should hop, leap, and jump over to Wehr to enjoy an hour of froggy fun. We will learn frog talk, hop like frogs, and read a froggy story. Children will meet some live amphibians and make their own frog craft to take home. Additional $4 parking fee for…

Visit Wehr Nature Center on July 13th from 2-4 p.m. for an Open House to celebrate the partnership with Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) by launching Wehr Nature Center as a host site for an AAW outdoor wheelchair for your adventures. Enjoy summer picnic snacks provided by local vendors and have an opportunity to try out…

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Discover the fun with our eight-legged neighbors. Join us to play a spider game and make a spider craft. Meet live spiders including Tessa the Tarantula and Sammy the Cellar Spider. Additional $4 parking fee for non-members

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Discover the fun with our eight-legged neighbors. Join us to play a spider game and make a spider craft. Meet live spiders including Tessa the Tarantula and Sammy the Cellar Spider. Additional $4 parking fee for non-members

A series of evening nature discovery programs for families. Enjoy a twilight walk and then share a campfire dessert by the fire pit. Twilight Travelers As your bedtime approaches, the crepuscular critters come out to play. Learn about the crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) and nocturnal wildlife of southeast Wisconsin. The night closes with…

Nature connections are endlessly beneficial for children and families. Want to know why, where to start or need some motivation? Join our Naturalist guided hikes on the trails of Wehr for a monthly themed experience with activities designed for families. Let’s watch all that Spring brings to Wehr! Free for Veterans from all branches of…