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Nature Wizard for Families- Fossil Fun

Mar 17, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

Series for Members of the Friends of Wehr Make Wehr part of your family time. Friends of Wehr members at the family level or higher can join a naturalist for a free, monthly themed discovery walk along Wehr’s trails. Each program will feature a short, socially distanced introductory activity followed by a guided nature walk.…

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NatureNauts: Maple Magic

Mar 11, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

A program for 4-6 year olds with a caregiver. Learn about sap, sugar, and syrup from Wisconsin’s state tree – the Sugar Maple. Naturenauts explore the sugarbush, collect sap, and see it turned into real maple syrup. Join us for all the sweet & tasty fun. $5 parking fee applies to non-members.

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NatureNauts: Maple Magic

Mar 10, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

A program for 4-6 year olds with a caregiver. Learn about sap, sugar, and syrup from Wisconsin’s state tree – the Sugar Maple. Naturenauts explore the sugarbush, collect sap, and see it turned into real maple syrup. Join us for all the sweet & tasty fun. $5 parking fee applies to non-members.

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Little Wonders-Maple Magic for Two Year Olds

Mar 04, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

A program for two-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your child out to discover the source of sweet maple syrup. We will hear a story called Maggie the Maple Tree by Karen Kerans, hug a maple tree, and taste real maple syrup on a waffle.  $5 parking fee applies to non-members.

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Little Wonders- Maple Magic for Three Year Olds

Mar 04, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM

A program for three-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your child out to discover the source of sweet maple syrup. We will hear a story called Maggie the Maple Tree by Karen Kerans, hug a maple tree, and taste real maple syrup on a waffle.  $5 parking fee applies to non-members.

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Women and Girls in Science

Mar 03, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM

Greenhouse #7 - Adjacent to the Mitchell Park Domes

Kick-off Women’s History month at this event that celebrates the work of women pioneers in S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Children can participate in science activities and connect with women working in these professions in our community. Recommended for 10 years and up $5 per person; Avoid the line by registering and paying…

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Operation Recon Nature for Families: Winter Surprises

Feb 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

Veterans from all branches of service – Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel and their families are invited to attend monthly walks at Wehr Nature Center. We will have frosty fun on the trails of Wehr Nature Center experiencing and observing seasonal nature happenings. Please register on our website so we may contact you in…

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Maple Tapping for Families

Feb 24, 2024 10:00AM—11:30AM

Nothing beats homemade maple syrup on pancakes! We’ll take you through the process from start to finish at this hands-on workshop. Practice drilling a tree and see how sap is boiled down. You’ll even get to enjoy some sweet treats! Tapping kits can be purchased in the Friends of Wehr store for an additional fee. For…

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Maple Tapping for Families

Feb 18, 2024 10:00AM—11:30AM

Nothing beats homemade maple syrup on pancakes! We’ll take you through the process from start to finish at this hands-on workshop. Practice drilling a tree and see how sap is boiled down. You’ll even get to enjoy some sweet treats! Tapping kits can be purchased in the Friends of Wehr store for an additional fee. For…

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NatureNauts: Rascally Racoons

Feb 12, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

A program for 4-6 year olds with a caregiver. What has a ringed tail and visits your garbage at night? The rascally raccoon of course! Learn raccoon adaptations, take a short walk to search for raccoon clues, and make a craft raccoon. Discover why they love to live near us! Join us for all the…

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