Current & Upcoming

Reptile Day

Jun 11, 2023 12:00PM—4:00PM

Join us for an eye-opening look at reptiles and amphibians. Meet snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and salamanders, and learn about these remarkable creatures from professionals and hobbyists. Create themed crafts and wander the accessible trail to look for turtles and listen for frogs. Get your tickets at the door! $5 parking fee applies to non-members

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NatureNauts: Terrific Turtles

Jun 20, 2022 9:30AM—10:30AM

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Naturenauts are invited to come out of their shell to meet real turtles up close. Enjoy a short walk and search for wild turtles, make a craft turtle, and discover all the turtle fun.

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NatureNauts: Terrific Turtles

Jun 19, 2022 1:00PM—2:00PM

A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Naturenauts are invited to come out of their shell to meet real turtles up close. Enjoy a short walk and search for wild turtles, make a craft turtle, and discover all the turtle fun.

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Virtual Feeding Time Fun: Great Snakes!

May 17, 2021 10:00AM—10:30AM

Join us via virtually to meet Wehr’s two resident snakes: Stripes the Garter Snake and Frank the Fox Snake. Little ones will see a snake skeleton, a snake x-ray, a snake shed, and then topped off with a meal for both Frank and Stripes. Enjoy a reading of The Greedy Python by Eric Carle and…

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Virtual Feeding Time Fun: Turtle Time

Apr 12, 2021 10:00AM—10:30AM

Join us virtually to meet “Boxy”, and “Louise”, Wehr’s resident turtles.  Viewers will see how they love to eat! See a turtle skeleton, enjoy a reading of Box Turtle at Long Pond by William T. George and discover why Boxy and Louise have lived at Wehr for 30 years. Registration is required two days before…

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Feeding Time Fun: Turtle Time

Oct 19, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

VIRTUAL

Join us via Zoom to meet “Boxy”, and “Louise”, Wehr’s resident turtles.  Viewers will see how they love to eat! See a turtle skeleton, enjoy a reading of Box Turtle at Long Pond by William T. George and discover why Boxy and Louise have lived at Wehr for 30 years. Registration required

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Feeding Time Fun: Great Snakes!

Nov 16, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

Virtual

Join us via Zoom to meet Wehr’s two resident snakes: Stripes the Garter Snake and Frank the Fox Snake. Little ones will see a snake skeleton, a snake x-ray, a snake shed, and then topped off with a meal for both Frank and Stripes. Enjoy a reading of The Greedy Python by Eric Carle and…

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VIRTUAL Feeding Time Fun: Louise the Wood Turtle

Jun 15, 2020 10:00AM—10:30AM

Designed for children ages 4-6 with an adult, but everyone is welcome. Join us via Zoom to meet “Louise”, Wehr’s queen of charisma Wood Turtle. Louise is very active and loves to roam. That’s exactly what she will do as we follow her as she explores Wehr Nature Center (with supervision). After building up an…

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VIRTUAL Feeding Time Fun: Louise the Wood Turtle

Apr 13, 2020 10:00AM

Designed for children ages 4-6 with an adult, but everyone is welcome. Join us via Zoom to meet “Louise”, Wehr’s queen of charisma Wood Turtle. Louise is very active and loves to roam. That’s exactly what she will do as we follow her as she explores Wehr Nature Center (with supervision). After building up an…

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VIRTUAL Feeding Time Fun: Boxy the Box Turtle

Apr 20, 2020 10:00AM

Designed for children ages 4-6 with an adult, but everyone is welcome. Designed for children ages 4 – 6 with an adult, but everyone is welcome. Join us via Zoom to meet “Boxy”, Wehr’s Ornate Box Turtle. Boxy will explore Wehr to build up an appetite before she is fed a mix of berries, lettuce,…

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Past | Archive

Hike for Health

Apr 24, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM

NatureNauts: Little Stinkers

Apr 22, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

NatureNauts: Little Stinkers

Apr 21, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

Frog Frolic for Families

Apr 20, 2024 6:30PM—8:30PM

Great Whitnall Park Clean-up

Apr 20, 2024 9:00AM—12:00PM