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
November 23 @ 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
This Giving Season, Friends of Wehr is joining over 100 area nonprofits in asking our community to give first before rushing into Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending. The campaign runs from November 24th – December 8th. Every donation supports education and trail access for ALL.
All Ages and Abilities
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:30 am – 11:30 am
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Featured Program
The Fall Edition of Wehr Words highlights familiar programs, including Full Moon and Winter Walks and Owl Prowls for adults, families, and youth groups. Readers can also explore new programs such as the Nature Journaling Workshop, Native Plant Workshop, and Nature Wizard Club for Families. Featured articles answer questions about June’s BioBlitz species count, where to find beavers, and a sneak peak at our new Stewardship Garage and Service yard coming soon!
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.
Featured Program
Join Wehr Naturalists for an exciting afternoon or evening exploring the world of owls. Discover the amazing adaptations of these nocturnal neighbors through interactive activities, a search for Great-Horned and Eastern Screech Owls and an owl pellet dissection where each person can uncover what owls eat for dinner!
Wehr Nature Center offers something for everyone, with programs designed for youth groups, families, and adults at both Wehr and Grant Park! – Wehr Naturalist
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!
Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!
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