Wander, Explore, Hike, Renew

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!

Annual special events for all ages and abilities

Oct
15

octubre 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

38th Annual Halloween Haunts

For three nights each year, Wehr’s woodland is transformed into an Enchanted Forest complete with a cackling witch, a talking owl, and even some rapping arthropods.

Sep
13

septiembre 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

20th Anniversary Bug Day

¡Salta, arrástrate, vuela o salta para ingresar a la exhibición de insectos más sorprendente del sureste de Wisconsin!

All Ages and Abilities

Nature-based Programming

Sep
10

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Tai Chi Walking  

Sep
13

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Observadores de aves

Sep
13

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

20th Anniversary Bug Day

Sep
14
Sep
14

Programa Sobresaliente

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.

July – September Newsletter

Palabras de Wehr

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!

Wehr the wild things are

Conoce a los pavos

¡El excremento de un pájaro es la comida de otro! Los pavos salvajes de Wehr estarán encantados de recoger las semillas perdidas que los pájaros ocupados arrojan al suelo en los comederos. Es todo un espectáculo encontrar cardenales, palomas y gorriones comiendo junto a estos pavos gigantes.

About Wehr

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!

Become a Friend of Wehr

Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!

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