WEHR’s 50 Year legacy
Welcome to Wehr Nature Center, where nature is accessible to all, year-round. Our commitment is to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. Explore our accessible park features, including a 1-mile All Abilities loop trail with a hard surface boardwalk, an accessible pier overlooking Mallard Lake, and an observation blind under expansion. Our Visitor Center exhibits and restrooms are universally designed for comfort and convenience.
At Wehr Nature Center, we believe nature is for everyone, and we’re dedicated to making it a reality. Join us and experience the beauty of nature, accessible to all.
Annual events for all ages and abilities
August 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 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!
September 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hop, crawl, fly, or jump your way into the most amazing insect exhibit in southeast Wisconsin!
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.
Pre-Registration Required on most events – Click for details
12:00 am – 11:59 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
10:30 am – 11:30 am
6:00 pm – 7:30 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.
July – September 2025 Newsletter
Summer is off to a sweltering start at Wehr. The abundant rain and heat have our trails spilling over with green and blooms of all colors, but the frequent storms leave behind fallen trees and eroded trails and streams. Read about how climate change is supersizing these summer storms and heat in our article, Summer on Steroids.
Our long summer evenings are the perfect time to explore nature. Experience Wehr’s nocturnal side at nighttime programs like Moth Night, Fireside Friday, and Bat Night or enjoy an adult beverage while supporting Wehr at Brews and Botany!
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.
Exploring the sights and sounds of the critters and creatures at Wehr through a child’s eyes! In celebration of Wehr Nature Center’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed kids on where they think Wehr (and the world) will be in another 50 years.
We were gracious to work with a new volunteer group this past week to tackle trail maintenance on the Prairie Trail! Thank you to USAF 128 Refueling Wing for creating new steps, removing decaying logs, and smoothing the trail for our visitors to enjoy. Special thanks to Friends of Wehr for funding this project.
Enjoy perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events and more!
English 
Español de México