Become a champion for Wehr Nature Center and the environment by purchasing native plants. Any size planting creates a wildlife oasis, connecting beneficial ecosystems that support plants, animals, and humans. Why Buy Plants from the Friends of Wehr Plant Sale? · Cultivates healthy, safe, food-rich spaces for valuable pollinators, birds, and…
Join us for a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class in partnership with The Barefoot Haven in Greendale. Listen to the birds, grab some friends and enjoy your morning in a serene nature-based setting. Dress for the weather. Learn more and register at: https://www.thebarefoothaven.com/schedule Fee: $15 per session; $5 parking fee applies to non-Friends of Wehr…
Join us for a botany walk where we’ll learn a few of the blooming plants at Wehr Nature Center. On this walk, we’ll venture through various plant communities and learn about the plant communities in which plants are growing. Fee: $5; $5 parking fee applies to non-Friends of Wehr members Registration
Unplug, slow down, and de-stress from your daily routine. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, a certified forest bathing guide will lead you through sensory-based invitations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Fee: $35 per person; $25 for Friends of Wehr members $5 parking fee applies to non-members.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Bumble Bee Monitor for Milwaukee County? Attend this free workshop to become one today! Wisconsin is home to 20 species of native bumblebees, many of which live here in Milwaukee, including the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble bee). Monitors help gather data on bumble bees in natural areas around…
Veterans from all service branches – Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel are invited to attend monthly walks held here at Wehr Nature Center. For approximately one to one and a half hours, we will travel on the trails of Wehr Nature Center to share camaraderie and experience seasonal nature happenings. No fee but registration…
Join us for a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class in partnership with The Barefoot Haven in Greendale. Listen to the birds, grab some friends and enjoy your morning in a serene nature-based setting. Dress for the weather. Learn more and register at: https://www.thebarefoothaven.com/schedule
Join us for a botany walk where we’ll learn a few of the blooming plants at Wehr Nature Center. On this walk, we’ll venture through various plant communities and learn about the plant communities in which plants are growing. Program for adults and kids, recommended for kids 13 and up.
It’s BIG! Over 51,000 birders + 201 countries = 7673 species last year in the world’s largest bird count and research project. Join naturalists at Wehr or bird anywhere for as short or long as you want and record your sightings in eBird. Accessible options available; contact carol.howard@milwaukeecountywi.gov or 414-425-8550. The hike at Wehr will…
Unplug, slow down, and de-stress from your daily routine. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, a certified forest bathing guide will lead you through a series of sensory-based invitations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Fee: $35 per person; $25 for Friends of Wehr members $5 parking applies…