ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

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

OUR VISION

The Friends of Wehr believe that every person deserves to have access to nature year round. As the nonprofit partner of the Wehr Nature Center, the Friends of Wehr supports Wehr’s mission of inspiring current and future generations to explore and value the natural world.

Annual Meeting

Friends of Wehr Annual Meeting 
Sunday, April 6th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130

In-Person participants do not need to register.



To attend the meeting via zoom, you must register using this link. Register before April 5, 11:59 pm to receive an invite to join the live session. If you wait to register until right before the session is starting you will not be able to attend as there will not be time to get you the link.


Everyone is invited! Attend this meeting to learn about 2024 accomplishments, get a financial overview, ask questions and elect Friends of Wehr board members (only Friends of Wehr members can vote). Meet the Friends of Wehr Board of Directors.

OUR HISTORY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The board meets monthly to make decisions about the operations and projects of the Friends of Wehr.

Cindy Lorentzen

President

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Ted Bosch

Vice President

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James Wroblewski

Treasurer/Store Manager

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Liz Terasek

Secretary

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Lucas Amell

Director

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Paul Brings

Director

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Melissa Deutsch

Director

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Amy Shambarger

Director

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Emily Jane

Laak-Loeding

Director

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Greg Joers

Director

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Jennifer Lazewski

Director

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Joe Roubik

Director

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STAFF

Carol Howard

Friends of Wehr
Executive Assistant

Jan Alexander

Friends of Wehr
Administrative Assistant

Jessica Del Toro

Friends of Wehr

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Rachel Ingrasci

Friends of Wehr
Administrative Assistant

Click here to view Wehr Nature Center County Staff

OUR IMPACT

Our over 2,000 members help us provide financial support to every aspect of the Wehr Nature Center.

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WE SUPPORT

A volunteer corps that donates over 14,000 hours of service each year.

Building and trail enhancements.

Educational programming for all ages.

Education animals.

Exhibits and electronic and print media.

Natural areas stewardship.

Programming and infrastructure for access and inclusion.

Public events.

Scholarships for school field trips.

Summer interns.

Summer Internships

Are you...

  • Passionate about the environment?
  • Like to work outside?
  • Studying or wish to study a career in natural resources?

Each year The Friends of Wehr in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks hire interns for the Summer.


Application window for 2025 has closed.

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