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.
OUR HISTORY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board meets monthly to make decisions about the operations and projects of the Friends of Wehr.
STAFF
Carol Howard
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Executive Assistant
Jan Alexander
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Administrative Assistant
Jessica Del Toro
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Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Rachel Ingrasci
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Administrative Assistant
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OUR IMPACT
Our over 2,000 members help us provide financial support to every aspect of the Wehr Nature Center.
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.
Friends of Wehr is a 2000+ member organization with over 300 active volunteers dedicated to sustaining and advocating for Wehr Nature Center.
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