What was that bird that just flew by? Learn basic bird identification using behavior, field marks, shape, and more, then test your new skills on a hike. Binocular and field guide/bird app information included. Bonus pre-class hike at 7 am. Accessible options available; contact carol.howard@milwaukeecountywi.gov or 414-425-8550. Ages 13 and older. Fees: $20 per person;…
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. $5 parking fee applies to non-members.
Bird enthusiasts, can you identify birds by sight? Are you interested in expanding your birding skills? Beginner and experienced birdwatchers and birders alike are invited to come learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. We’ll use ornithologist tips and tricks from the field to learn 10-ish species local to Wehr Nature Center and…
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…
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back. Join us as we give the Wehr Nature Center grounds and greater Whitnall Park a spring cleaning by picking up trash that has accumulated over the winter. No registration is required, but we appreciate groups rsvp by calling (414) 425-8550 so we can prepare their supplies. Current Wehr volunteers…
Give yourself the gift of self-care in a beautiful, serene setting at Wehr. Join our special monthly yoga series co-hosted by a Barefoot Haven yoga and wellness studio instructor. Participants at all levels and all abilities are welcome in this 60-minute indoor, vinyasa flow class. Register at https://www.thebarefoothaven.com/
In Celebration of Wehr’s 50th Anniversary Mark your calendars to join us for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating Wehr’s 50 years of providing “A Place for All Seasons, a Place for Everyone.” For more information and registration click here.
Learn the basics of essential oils and how these magical plant sauces can help us unwind and smell great at the same time! Guests will make an oil roller, bath salts, and a sugar scrub to take home. Bring a friend and enjoy some wine/beer/snacks while you relax! Ages 21 and up. Registration deadline: Sunday,…
Everyone is invited to the Friends of Wehr Annual Meeting! This is an opportunity to hear about the Center’s major successes in education, volunteering, land stewardship, and accessibility over the past year. We will share the 2023 financial report and then get a sneak peek of what we have in store for Wehr’s 50th year.…