Current & Upcoming

Reptile Day

Jun 12, 2022 1:00PM—4:00PM

Discover the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet colorful snakes, wondrous turtles, and strange lizards and salamanders. See dozens of species on display and enjoy a guided hike to look for turtles and listen for frogs. Learn all the ways to live harmoniously with our misunderstood and scaly wild neighbors. Kids will enjoy reptile-themed crafts.…

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Frog Frolic for Families

Apr 09, 2022 6:30PM—8:30PM

Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with the frogs.  We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll out to the ponds of Wehr to listen for the sweet spring sound of frogs chorusing. On-line registration is required two days before the program Recommended for Ages 5 and older

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NatureNauts: Frogs Songs

Apr 11, 2022 9:30AM—10:30AM

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Hop over and discover why springtime means frogs. Learn different frog songs and take a short walk to the pond. Meet a live frog and toad up close and make your own froggy craft to take home.

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NatureNauts: Frog Songs

Apr 10, 2022 1:00PM—2:00PM

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Hop over and discover why springtime means frogs. Learn different frog songs and take a short walk to the pond. Meet a live frog and toad up close and make your own froggy craft to take home.

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Hybrid Woodcocks, Wood Frogs, and Wine & Hike

Apr 06, 2021 7:00PM—8:00PM

Virtual Session: Tuesday, April 6, 7-8 pmIn-person hike: Saturday, April 10, 7:15-8:30 pm Wehr Nature Center is one of the few places in Milwaukee County to both view the iconic “sky dance” of the American Woodcock and hear Wood Frogs from the same spot!Join us for a Zoom presentation on April 6th about these woodland…

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Hybrid Frog Frolic for Families

Apr 09, 2021 7:30PM—9:00PM

Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with the frogs.Learn all about our amphibian neighbors through a virtual learning session and then join a naturalist for an outdoor evening with the frogs! We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians and then stroll out to the ponds of Wehr to listen for the sweet spring sound of…

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Feeding Time Fun: Amphibian Adventures

Dec 14, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

Virtual

Join us via Zoom to meet Wehr’s resident Tree Frog and Salamanders. They LOVE to eat! Tune in to see them gobble insects & worms and discover how our amphibian allies keep nature in balance. Join us for all the virtual animal fun. Registration required

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VIRTUAL Feeding Time Fun: Amphibian Adventures

Sep 28, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

Join us via Zoom to meet Wehr’s resident Tree Frog and Salamanders. They LOVE to eat! Tune in to see them gobble insects & worms and discover how our amphibian allies keep nature in balance. We will read The Salamander Room by Anne Mazur and see a real frog skeleton. Join us for all the…

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VIRTUAL Feeding Time Fun: Amphibian Adventures

Jul 27, 2020 10:00AM

Designed for children ages 4 – 6 with an adult., but everyone is welcome. Join us via Zoom (10-10:45 am) to meet Wehr’s resident Tree Frog and Salamanders. They LOVE to eat! Tune in to see them gobble insects & worms and discover how our amphibian allies keep nature in balance. We will read The…

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Virtual Feeding Time Fun: Amphibian Adventures

May 11, 2020 10:00AM

Designed for children ages 4 – 6 with an adult., but everyone is welcome. Join us via Zoom to meet Wehr’s resident Tree Frog and Salamanders. They LOVE to eat! Tune in to see them gobble insects & worms and discover how our amphibian allies keep nature in balance. We will read The Salamander Room…

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Past | Archive

Hike for Health

Jun 07, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM

Guided Forest Bathing Walk at Jacobus Park

Jun 04, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

Jacobus Park 6501 Hillside Ln Wauwatosa WI

Wehr Birders

Jun 04, 2023 8:00AM—10:00AM

Hike for Health

May 31, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM