Wehr Nature Center is a place where everyone belongs. Open year-round, we offer accessible buildings, trails, and park features designed for visitors of all ages and abilities. Wander our more than five-miles of trails traversing five distinct habitats all within a five-minute walk. Enjoy universally designed exhibits, comfortable restrooms, and hands-on unique programs that bring people together through nature all year round.
For all ages and abilities
February 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
What comes to mind when you think of a scientist? .Join us for this open-house-style event aimed to break the stereotype of who can be successful in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) fields. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This event is free, but please pre-register.
March 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Maple syrup is so much more than a pancake topper. Join us at our 46th Annual Maple Sugar Days Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th to hear the surprising stories behind your favorite sticky treat. Registration coming soon! Advanced registration encouraged. Walk-in’s welcome as space allows.
All Ages and Abilities
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Featured Program
Unplug, slow down, and de-stress from your daily routine. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, a certified forest bathing guide will lead you through a series of sensory-based invitations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world.
Wehr Nature Center inspires all generations to explore and value the plants and animals of our natural world through experiential education, accessible trails, native landscapes and natural areas.
October – December 2025 Newsletter
Wehr has many opportunities to connect with community this winter. Bring your friends or meet new ones at Brews and Shoes, support research in our parks at the Community Science Volunteer Kickoff, become a backyard sugarmaker at our Maple Tapping Workshops, or get inspired to take action at our Climate Change Conversations workshop. Families can dig into geology at our Fascinating Fossil for Families class, learn about STEM careers at Women and Girls in Science, and join our 48th Annual Maple Sugar Weekend in March.
In addition to our public programs and events, Wehr is home to clubs and organizations that provide a chance to pursue your favorite nature hobby. Read about the Wehr Nature Center Camera Club here and others in each newsletter this year.
One bird’s mess is another bird’s meal! Wehr’s Wild Turkeys will gladly clean up the stray seed thrown to the ground by busy birds at the feeders. It’s quite a sight to find cardinals, doves, and sparrows eating right alongside these giant turkeys.
See why Wehr Nature Center is “a place for all seasons, a place for everyone.” Explore more than five miles of nature trails through woodland, wetland, prairie and oak savanna on 220-acres of protected land in Whitnall Park at Wehr Nature Center.
This is without a doubt, the best place to birdwatch and see wildlife in the Milwaukee metro area. The nature center is fantastic. The staff is welcoming and the trails are extremely well-maintained. Always something exciting to see!
We are featuring another scientist for our Women and Girls in Science in Science Event. Women and Girls in Science is being held on February 7th from 11-2pm The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center. We do ask that people register in advance to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone, however, we will accept walk-ins. For more information, please see this link: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/women-and-girls-in-science/Our next scientist is Marla Einarson and she is a Horticulturist. Here is what Marla has to say about herself. I'm Marla Einarson and I am a Horticulturist at @BoernerBotanicalGardens. At Boerner I am in charge of 4 garden spaces which all consist of various shrubs, trees, perennials and annuals in which I design, plant and care for throughout the year. I work closely with seasonal staff and volunteers who help me make sure the gardens look good and well cared for. We do this by planting in seasonal annuals for fun displays, removing dead, diseased or invasive plants, installing new plants that will do better in our changing climate, and maintaining the health of existing plants. Our work is constantly changing throughout the seasons and mother nature dictates a lot of it. Whether it's over 90-degree temperatures, raining and thundering, or winter storms, there is still always work to be done. Keeping safety precautions in mind, I need to be flexible on any given day. A part of my job I really enjoy is seeing the seasons changing and how that affects the plants and their environment. It is very rewarding to be a part of caring for the gardens to share with the community.
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