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Moth Night for Families

Jun 19, 2021 8:30PM—10:00PM

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Moths rule the night! We will explore the diverse and marvelous world of moths and discover how their adaptations make them masters of the darkness. We will monitor bait stations and record our findings in this unique community science experience.

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Bumble Bees of Your Backyard Hike

Jun 19, 2021 9:00AM—10:00AM

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Did you know that Wisconsin is home to 20 different species of bumble bees?  Join an expert and go on a hike to see which bumble bees might be visiting your backyard and learn about what bumble bee conservation efforts are going on at Wehr Nature Center and Milwaukee County Parks.  We will be meeting…

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VIRTUAL Pop-up Nature: Mysterious Monarchs

Sep 18, 2020 1:00PM—2:00PM

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It is that time again for the magical and mysterious migration of the monarch butterfly.  We will be sharing the story, Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G) and Illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero that highlights the trip that monarch butterflies take each year to Mexico where they will spend their winter.  We will share…

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Little Wonders in a Bag: Buzzy Bees

Jul 13, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

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Monday, July 13, 10:00-10:30 Storytime via Zoom. Pick-up your “Little Wonders in a Bag” materials at Wehr by appointment Join Miss Bev via Zoom for a celebration of nature’s essential worker, the honey bee. During our Zoom storytime we will read The Honeybee and the Robber by Eric Carle and watch a short video of…

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VIRTUAL Pop-up Nature: Marvelous Moths

Jul 17, 2020 1:00PM—2:00PM

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July 18th through July 26th is National Moth Week. We invite families to celebrate these amazing creatures with us virtually. Together we will find out why moths are so marvelous! We will share the story An Extraordinary Ordinary Moth by Karlin Gray, a craft, scavenger hunt, and resources on how you and your family can…

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VIRTUAL NatureNauts: Ladybugs

Jun 22, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

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Join us via zoom to discover how ladybugs are beautiful and helpful insect neighbors. See a puppet show performance of Ladybug’s Spring Breakfast, listen to a ladybug storytime, and see how you can make your very own Ladybug craft. Please consider a donation in any amount to the Friends of Wehr Nature Center to help…

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