Community Science
Land Management Update
I am officially in my 4th month as Land Manager here at Wehr Nature Center and it feels like I’ve been here so much longer…and I mean this in the most sincere way. Working with the weekly volunteers of Phenology, Eco Warriors, Wheel n’ Chip, and Earth Care has made me feel like one of…
Read MoreWhat is Going On With Wehr’s Lake?
First, thank you for noticing and being concerned. We are concerned as well and are working towards finding possible solutions. It is helpful to know some background information about the lake to understand its challenges. What is Causing the Lake to Decline? Like many things in nature, the answer is not one simple explanation. There…
Read MoreLand Management
Hello everyone! My name is Jeff Veglahn, the new Land Manager here at Wehr Nature Center. I am very excited to join this great team and work on a beautiful piece of land! I’ve been here nearly two months now and feeling very much at home. One of the biggest challenges I have faced so…
Read MorePrairie Burn
After several months of making fire breaks and cutting and removing trees to reduce the amount of fuel in the prairie we finally had the right conditions for a burn April 24th. The prairie and an area up hill from the amphitheater were burned today. We hope you have some time to observe the new…
Read MoreForest Bathing Opportunities Come to Wehr Nature Center
Many of us have had the experience of going into nature to “get away from it all.” Intuitively we have sought refuge in our green spaces for various reasons, such as rest, relaxation, stress relief, and personal reflection. We are guided instinctually to seek these spaces out; however, recent scientific evidence has shown that our…
Read MoreGhost Pipes
Dried out Ghost Pipes are always something interesting to find in the forest. During seed set and capsule formation, stem dries down to a twig-like stalk with an upturned seed capsule that can persist into the next growing season. What are Ghost Pipes? Ghost Pipes are a plant but they contain no chlorophyll and therefore…
Read MoreVolunteers
We had a volunteer recognition luncheon on November 6th. Thanks to the 397 volunteers who logged in 12,635 hours in the last year to support the Nature center and it’s programs. Jim Wroblewski, Deb McRae and Ted Bosch; all shown in the photo, were the three Friends who logged in the most hours last year…
Read MoreDon’t feed the animals
Thank you to the nice human that thought they were doing something kind for wildlife by leaving a large pile of bread next to the trail in the woods. Unfortunately, it is not a great thing for wildlife to eat. Think about that gluten intolerant friend or family member that can’t eat bread and what…
Read MoreBird Blind
Construction began on the replacement bird blind on November 3rd. The new bird blind will have a wall with openings at three heights for increased accessibility. There will be two benches and a pergola covering. The long term plan is to extend the boardwalk to the wall and onto the parking lot to complete our…
Read MoreCider Sunday
We thank all the participants, sponsors and, volunteers who made Cider Sunday a success this year. You can check out some of the activities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrRSNQLPMgE
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