Children & Family
Current & Upcoming
Frog Frolic for Families
Apr 20, 2024 6:30PM—8:30PM
RegisterCalling 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
View MoreNatureNauts: Little Stinkers
Apr 21, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM
RegisterDiscover 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.
View MoreNatureNauts: Little Stinkers
Apr 22, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM
RegisterDiscover 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.
View MoreOperation Recon Nature – Veterans & their Families
Apr 27, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM
RegisterVeterans 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…
View MoreLittle Wonders- Seeds & Sprouts for Two-year Olds
May 13, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM
RegisterA 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…
View MoreLittle Wonder-Seeds & Sprouts for Three-year Olds
May 13, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM
RegisterA 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…
View MoreNatureNauts: Ladybugs
May 19, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM
RegisterLadybugs 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
View MoreNatureNauts: Ladybugs
May 20, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM
RegisterA 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
View MoreOperation Recon Nature – Veterans & their Families
May 25, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM
RegisterVeterans 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…
View MorePop-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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