Annual Nature Center Special Events

Girls (and boys) will catch the “science bug” through hands-on activities represented by  female STEAM pioneers. Learn about female pioneers and their important contributions to the world. Walk away with inspiration, hand-made goods, and a Women and Girls in Science sticker!

Journey through the Sugarbush during this guided, interactive, and accessible hike. Celebrate the spring thaw as you travel to an old-fashioned sugar camp, learn all about the trees that give us that special sap and try your hand at drilling and hammering a spile. Experience a real boil-down and taste this year’s syrup made of sweet sap on a warm pancake. 

Whether loved or feared, join us to take an eye-opening look at the frogs, turtles, snakes, and salamanders that make up the remarkable reptile family. All ages and abilities will have the opportunity to meet with professionals and hobbyists to discover a wide variety of species on display all in one place.

Join us for an inclusive Open House celebrating Wehr Nature Center’s commitment to providing equitable access to the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities. Enjoy summer picnic snacks from local vendors, meet local and statewide partners in accessibility and try out adaptive equipment designed to meet the needs of all physical and cognitive abilities. We believe that everyone deserves access to nature. This event is designed as a showcase to empower all abilities to love and value the natural world. Stay tuned for details.

Have you ever wondered about the kinds of plants that make your favorite brew? From coffee to kombucha, cider to stout, tea to lemonade, Brews and Botany is for plant and beverage lovers of all kinds. Join us on a summer night for live music, food, and a prost to plants! Learn more about our botany-to-brew workshops for an additional experience beyond the event.

Bugs Rule! Join us as we celebrate the little creatures that run our world at Wehr’s 19th Annual Bug Day. Experience a live insect zoo featuring beetles, roaches, and critters from around the world (petting permitted), taste edible insects, meet real entomologists, go on a bug discovery hunt, and learn how to turn your backyard into a pollinator oasis.

Celebrate Halloween with a night out in nature that is just spooky enough to keep young ones on their toes. Hundreds of Jack-o-lanterns lead you through the Enchanted Forest where you meet friendly costumed characters who explain nature’s misunderstood animals.