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Little Wonders Goose Chase for Two-Year Olds

Apr 03, 2023 9:30AM—10:30AM

Wehr Nature Center

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A program for two-year olds to enjoy with favorite adult Waddle over to Wehr to welcome Canada geese back to our pond. We’ll meet an independent gosling in Rebel by John Schoenherr, paint with feathers, and take a walk to hunt for geese.  $5 parking fee applies to non-members

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Little Wonders Goose Chase for Three-Year Olds

Apr 03, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

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A program for three-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Waddle over to Wehr to welcome Canada geese back to our pond. We’ll meet an independent gosling in Rebel by John Schoenherr, paint with feathers, and take a walk to hunt for geese. $5 parking fee applies to non-members 

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Family Frog Frolic

Apr 15, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

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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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Pop-Up Nature: Eggcellent Eggs

Apr 15, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

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We’ll explore the different animal babies that start out as eggs. Families will participate in an interactive story, have a chance to make an egg-related craft, and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Recommended for ages 5 and older $5 parking fee applies to non-members

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Nature Wizard for Families: Soil Secrets

Apr 16, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM

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Soil Secrets Dig into the soil to discover why it is so much more than “dirt”. We’ll create a soil recipe, meet roly-polies and other decomposers, and learn how to be better soil stewards. Series for Members of the Friends of Wehr Make Wehr part of your family time. Friends of Wehr members at the…

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NatureNauts: Crazy Over Cranes

Apr 23, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM

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A program for children ages 4-6 and their caregiver Discover how you compare to Wisconsin’s tallest bird. NatureNauts will learn how to talk like a crane, do the crane dance, and find out what it takes to raise a baby crane. Make a take home your own craft crane.  $5 parking fee applies to non-members

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NatureNauts: Crazy Over Cranes

Apr 24, 2023 9:30AM—10:30AM

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A program for children 4-6 to share with their caregiver Discover how you compare to Wisconsin’s tallest bird. NatureNauts will learn how to talk like a crane, do the crane dance, and find out what it takes to raise a baby crane. Make a take home your own craft crane.  $5 parking fee applies to…

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Operation Recon Nature for Families- What’s In Bloom?

Apr 29, 2023 3:00PM—4:00PM

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Veterans and their families are invited to join us for an experiential hike along Wehr’s trails observing seasonal nature happenings and escaping the daily grind. Please register on our website so we may contact you in preparation and in case of cancellation. Contact Holly W. with questions at holly.walz@milwaukeecountywi.gov

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Nature Wizard for Families: Weeds in the Wild

May 07, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM

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Weeds in the Wild Why do exotic plants like garlic mustard and dame’s rocket endanger our forests? We’ll play a game to discover how invasive plants spread, learn how to identify local pests, and become land stewards by pulling a few weeds! Series for Members of the Friends of Wehr Make Wehr part of your…

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Little Wonders Pretty Petals for Two-Year Olds

May 08, 2023 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 Wehr to enjoy the beauty of spring flowers. We will read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert and go on a wildflower walk to find the colors in nature. Children will pot a flower to start a rainbow garden…

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Past | Archive

NatureNauts: Birds at My Feeder

Mar 13, 2023 9:30AM—10:30AM

NatureNauts: Birds at My Feeder

Mar 12, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM

Nature Wizard for Families: Winter Birds

Mar 05, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM

Women and Girls in Science

Mar 04, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

Lincoln Park's Blatz Pavilion; 1301 W Hampton Ave, Glendale, WI 53209