Children & Family

Current & Upcoming

Frog Frolic for Families

Apr 20, 2024 6:30PM—8:30PM

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Calling all frog lovers. Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with these amazing amphibians. We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr’s vernal pond to listen for the sweet sound of frogs chorusing.  Recommended for families with children ages 5 and older $5 parking fee applies to non-members

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NatureNauts: Little Stinkers

Apr 21, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

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Discover the secret lives of these sometimes-smelly neighbors. We will sing the “skunk song”, make a craft skunk, and go outside in search of skunk clues. Join us for all the stinky fun. A program for 4–6-year-olds with an adult. Online registration is required two days prior to the program.

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NatureNauts: Little Stinkers

Apr 22, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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Discover the secret lives of these sometimes-smelly neighbors. We will sing the “skunk song”, make a craft skunk, and go outside in search of skunk clues. Join us for all the stinky fun. A program for 4–6-year-olds with an adult. Online registration is required two days prior to the program.

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Operation Recon Nature – Veterans & their Families

Apr 27, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

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Veterans from all branches of service – Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel and their families are invited to attend monthly walks held here at Wehr Nature Center. We will explore the trails observing and experiencing seasonal nature happenings. No fee but registration is required. Please register on our website so we may contact you…

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Little Wonders- Seeds & Sprouts for Two-year Olds

May 13, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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A program for two-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your little sprout to this class celebrating seeds and flowers. Tots will hear the Lois Ehlert story, Planting a Rainbow, and make their own magic seed necklace. We will pot a flower to take home, walk to see spring wildflowers and enjoy a…

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Little Wonder-Seeds & Sprouts for Three-year Olds

May 13, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM

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A program for three-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your little sprout to this class celebrating seeds and flowers. Tots will hear the Lois Ehlert story, Planting a Rainbow, and make their own magic seed necklace. We will pot a flower to take home, walk to see spring wildflowers and enjoy a…

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NatureNauts: Ladybugs

May 19, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

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Ladybugs are beautiful and helpful insect neighbors. Enjoy watching the puppet show Ladybug’s Spring Breakfast, go in search of these colorful beetles, and make and take home a craft ladybug. A program for 4–6-year-olds with an adult. $5 parking applies to non-members

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NatureNauts: Ladybugs

May 20, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Ladybugs are beautiful and handy insect neighbors. NatureNauts will enjoy the puppet show Ladybugs Spring Breakfast, go in search of these colorful beetles, and make a craft ladybug. $5 parking applies to non-members

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Operation Recon Nature – Veterans & their Families

May 25, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

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Veterans from all branches of service – Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel and their families are invited to attend monthly walks held here at Wehr Nature Center. We will explore the trails observing and experiencing seasonal nature happenings. No fee but registration is required. Please register on our website so we may contact you…

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Pop-Up Nature: Pollinator Power

Jun 08, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM

Join us as we celebrate nature’s superheroes, the pollinators, during National Pollinator Week.  Together we will find out what pollination is, how pollination happens, and what the superhero duties of a pollinator are.We will read the story “Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate,” written by Sara Levine and illustrated by Masha D’yans. We…

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Past | Archive

Eclipse Day

Apr 08, 2024 12:30PM—3:30PM

Maple Sugar Days

Mar 23, 2024 12:00PM—Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM