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Brews and (Snow) Shoes

Feb 02, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

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Tune up your winter spirit and sense of adventure at Brews and (Snow) Shoes! Sample free one-of-a-kind local alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews provided by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, a fermentation enthusiast club, then gear up for a winter walk guided by a naturalist. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours (provided 4” snow). No…

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Brews and (Snow) Shoes

Jan 26, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

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Tune up your winter spirit and sense of adventure at Brews and (Snow) Shoes! Sample free one-of-a-kind local alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews provided by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, a fermentation enthusiast club, then gear up for a winter walk guided by a naturalist. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours (provided 4” snow). No…

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Brews and (Snow) Shoes

Jan 19, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

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Tune up your winter spirit and sense of adventure at Brews and (Snow) Shoes! Sample free one-of-a-kind local alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews provided by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, a fermentation enthusiast club, then gear up for a winter walk guided by a naturalist. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours (provided 4” snow). No…

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Owl Prowl for Families at Grant Park

Jan 06, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

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Join a naturalist for an evening with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner!

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Owl Prowl for Adults

Jan 05, 2024 7:00PM—9:00PM

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Join a naturalist for an evening out with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the habits and adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Then we will walk the trails listening and looking for great-horned and Eastern screech owls. $5 parking fee applies for non-members.

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Adult Owl Prowl @ Grant Park

Dec 16, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

Grant Park Clubhouse, 100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee

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Join a naturalist for an evening out with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the habits and adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Then we will walk the trails listening and looking for Great-Horned and Eastern Screech owls. On-line registration required two days prior to program.

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Owl Prowl for Youth Groups @ Ross Lodge

Dec 15, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

Ross Lodge, 6750 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132

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Take a night hike to look and listen for owls! Girl Scout, Cub Scout and other area youth groups are invited to join us on a prowl for owls. First, learn about amazing owl adaptations and their habits with Wehr Nature Center Naturalists. We will go into the forest for an evening hike to look…

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Family Full Moon Walk

Oct 28, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

You will be over the moon as we learn the facts and folklore of our closest celestial neighbor – The Moon. Learn where the terms “lunatic” and “honeymoon” came from and then explore Wehr at night on a one-hour hike under the “Hunter’s Moon”. Enjoy campfire treats following the hike. Recommended for ages 6 and…

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Brews and (Snow)Shoes

Feb 03, 2023 5:30PM—7:00PM

Grab your friends and come to Wehr on Friday nights this winter. Rent our snowshoes or bring your own and explore the trails after they close at dusk! Enjoy a local brew or other beverage next to a warm fire. No snow, no worries – we’ll explore in our boots. Optional snowshoe rental is $10…

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Brews and (Snow) Shoes

Jan 27, 2023 5:30PM—7:00PM

Grab your friends and come to Wehr on Friday nights this winter. Rent our snowshoes or bring your own and explore the trails after they close at dusk! Enjoy a local brew or other beverage next to a warm fire. No snow, no worries – we’ll explore in our boots. Optional snowshoe rental is $10.…

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Past | Archive

Guided Forest Bathing Walk

Dec 03, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM

Nature Wizards: Homemade Holidays

Dec 03, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM

Wehr Birders

Dec 03, 2023 9:00AM—10:00AM

Wehr Naturally: Woodland Gnomes

Dec 02, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin, WI 53132