Current & Upcoming
CANCELED Climate Change Science for Families
Apr 23, 2022 1:30PM—3:30PM
Talking about a big problem like climate change with your kids is tough. Join our environmental educators to learn the basics of climate change science through age-appropriate activities and discussions. We’ll experiment with CO2 to see how it impacts temperature, learn about fossil fuels and the technologies that will replace them, and be inspired by…
View MoreClimate Change Conversations – Part 2 “Talking About Impacts and Solutions”
Apr 16, 2022 12:30PM—2:30PM
This session is designed for folks who are participating in the “Part 1: Getting Started” class or have attended Wehr’s “Climate Change Conversation” workshop in previous years. One of the challenges of communicating about climate change is we can easily dwell on the “doom & gloom” and never get to the positive news (yes, there…
View MoreClimate Change Conversations – Part 1 “Getting Started”
Apr 16, 2022 9:30AM—11:30AM
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis but don’t know how to express your concerns effectively to family, friends, and others in your community? Having productive conversations about the complex issue of climate change can be challenging. Join interpretive naturalist Bev Bryant and volunteers from MKE Climate Reality for a workshop in climate change…
View MoreVIRTUAL Climate Change Conversations Workshop
Feb 27, 2021 1:00PM—2:30PM
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and don’t know how to turn your worry into action? Unsure about how to share your concerns within your community? Having productive conversations about the complex issue of climate change can be challenging. Join interpretative naturalist Bev Bryant and Climate Reality volunteers for a workshop in climate…
View MoreFlipping the Switch for Solar: Lessons from a recent solar installation
Nov 09, 2020 6:30PM—7:30PM
Virtual
Climate Reality volunteer Doug Marconnet as he shares his experience planning and adding a photovoltaic array to his home, and what that means for his household and our environment. The presentation will be held live online via Zoom.
View MoreA Season for Action: Using Native Plants to Create a Climate Resilient Landscape
Nov 14, 2020 2:00PM
Virtual
Join Alice Thompson, owner of Thompson & Associates Wetlands Services LLC and trained Climate Reality volunteer to learn how to plan natural landscapes that are climate resilient. She will discuss the importance of using our personal outdoor spaces to help plants and animals withstand the stresses of climate change. The presentation will be held live…
View More24 Hours of Reality: The Climate Crisis & Its Solutions
Oct 10, 2020 7:00PM—8:00PM
Virtual
Join a trained Climate Reality volunteer to see how the climate crisis is impacting our world today and how the actions we choose to take at this unprecedented moment will shape our future. The presentation will be held live online via Zoom.
View MoreThe People’s Ecochallenge Ends
Oct 28, 2020
Join Team Wehr for the People’s Ecochallenge This fall Wehr will be participating in a global event called The People’s Ecochallenge run by the non-profit Ecochallenge.org. The People’s Ecochallenge is a 21-day environmental and social engagement program that brings together individual and collective action, camaraderie, and friendly competition to promote positive change. This year’s Ecochallenge…
View MoreThe People’s Ecochallenge Begins
Oct 07, 2020
Join Team Wehr for the People’s Ecochallenge This fall Wehr will be participating in a global event called The People’s Ecochallenge run by the non-profit Ecochallenge.org. The People’s Ecochallenge is a 21-day environmental and social engagement program that brings together individual and collective action, camaraderie, and friendly competition to promote positive change. This year’s Ecochallenge…
View MoreA Season for Action: How to Take Part in the People’s Ecochallenge
Sep 28, 2020 7:00PM—7:30PM
Saturday, September 26, 10-10:30 am Live via ZoomMonday, September 28, 7-7:30 pm Live via ZoomFee: Free, but registration is requiredTo register email Bev at beverly.bryant@milwaukeecountywi.gov and use “Take Action” in the message line Ready to take action on the climate crisis but don’t know how to start? Join other Wehr Nature Center supporters as we…
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