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.
Save the Date!
June 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet colorful snakes, wondrous turtles, and unique lizards and salamanders. Dive into free reptile-themed crafts and grab a bite—tasty food will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Friends of Wehr.
July 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for an inclusive Open House celebrating Wehr Nature Center’s commitment to equitable access to the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities. This free community event invites everyone to explore nature through accessible experiences, adaptive recreation, and meaningful connections with local accessibility partners.
August 22 @ 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discover the plants behind your favorite beverages at this leisurely, fun, and educational evening at Wehr featuring local coffee, tea, craft beer, and other purveyors. Live music, food trucks, and more!
All Ages and Abilities
10:30 am – 11:30 am
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
9:00 am – 11:00 am
8:00 am – 10:00 am
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
9:30 am – 10:30 am
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.
April – June Newsletter
Bluebirds are furnishing nest boxes, pussy willows are blooming, and wood and chorus frogs are singing at the ephemeral pond.
In this issue of the Spring Wehr Words Newsletter, we hope you’ll enjoy learning about wild turkeys, Wehr’s new focus on native bees, and updates on projects at Wehr.
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!
The Pride Flag has been raised at Wehr Nature Center as symbol of our shared responsibility to build an inclusive, equitable place where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We are joined by other Parks locations: – Parks Administration– 68th Street – Mitchell Park Domes– The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center– Kosciuszko Community Center– The McKinley Marina
Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!
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