Current & Upcoming
Reptile Day
Jun 11, 2023 12:00PM—4:00PM
RegisterJoin 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. Skip the admission line! Purchase advance tickets at: https://friendsofwehr.org/public-events/ $5 parking fee…
View MoreNatureNauts: 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.
View MoreNatureNauts: 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.
View MoreVirtual 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…
View MoreVirtual 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…
View MoreFeeding 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
View MoreFeeding 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…
View MoreVIRTUAL 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…
View MoreVIRTUAL 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…
View MoreVIRTUAL 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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