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!
August 22 @ 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 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hop, crawl, fly, or jump your way into the most amazing insect exhibit in southeast Wisconsin!
All Ages and Abilities
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:30 am
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Featured Program
Join us for a monthly ecology walk at various Milwaukee County Natural Areas, where we’ll learn, observe, and ID native flowers! On our walk, you’ll also learn about the characteristics of the native plant community that we will explore.
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.
July – September Newsletter
Happy Summer! Wehr’s trails are overflowing with an abundance of green, flowers, interesting insects, and wildlife. In nature the delight is in the details – slow down and see for yourself during your next hike at Wehr.
In the summer issue of Wehr Words, we hope you’ll enjoy learning about Wehr’s efforts to support the next generation of environmental leaders, spotlight the amazing Wehr Astronomical Society, highlight the 16,000+ volunteer hours, and more!
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!
🌿 Meet Craft & Culture Creations at Brews and Botany! 🍹Fresh, handcrafted, and naturally fermented, Craft & Culture Creations brings together food, culture, storytelling, and community—one jar and bottle at a time!Founder MishaMichelle believes fermentation is more than a way to preserve food. It’s a practice of transformation, connecting us to traditions, ingredients, and one another. At Brews and Botany, you’ll have a chance to learn more about their small-batch fermented foods and beverages and taste the creativity behind them.From thick-cut fermented krauts and smoked seasoning salts to probiotic fermented beverages, Craft & Culture Creations invites us to experience food in a whole new way. To learn more: please check out their website: www.craftandculturecreations.com/🌱 Come discover the plants, flavors, and stories behind some of the beverages and foods we enjoy—and celebrate the connections between plants, people, culture, and community.📅 Join us for Brews and Botany at Wehr Nature Center! Please see this link to learn more and to register for the event: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/brews-and-botany/The image shows a vibrant scene at a market stall. In the foreground, a man with an athletic build and shoulder-length hair stands behind a wooden table covered with a floral-patterned tablecloth. He is wearing a sleeveless top and a colorful scarf, actively engaging with potential customers.On the table, there are several jars filled with various fermented products, as well as a clear jar filled with a liquid, possibly for sampling. To the left, a wooden box holds some items out of sight. Beside it, a paper with printed text details the offerings. The background features a few parked vehicles, and sunlight filters through a roof structure, creating a warm atmosphere.
We are one week away from Brews and Botany: a fun evening of tasting local brews, learning about how plants influence your favorite drinks, and spending an evening in nature! Sipping, learning, and hiking? Those are our favorite things. August 22nd | 4-6pm There's still time to get tickets! Link in bio or click it here: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/brews-and-botany/See you there! Photo description: a hand holding a cup of cold brew coffee to taste test, a couple and a group of friends enjoying the evening, and a group on the trail for the guided botany walk.
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