BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Wehr Nature Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Wehr Nature Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wehr Nature Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250625T160510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160510Z
UID:10001956-1754078400-1754089200@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Overlook parking lot on the east side of Mallard Lake \nLook through a telescope and learn about the night sky with experts from the Wehr Astronomical Society. Personal telescopes are welcome but not required. \nCloudy skies cancel the event. \nFree. No registration is required.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/night-sky-viewing-5/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children & Family,Clubs & Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250709T140829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T205002Z
UID:10001964-1754125200-1754130600@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Brews & Botany: The Life of the Coffee Plant
DESCRIPTION:Presented by East View Coffee Company\nDuration: 1 to  1.5 hours\nFormat: Interactive class with tastings\, sensory elements & botanical exploration\nPerfect for: Coffee drinkers\, plant lovers\, flavor explorers\, and the curious\nIncludes: Guided tasting flight\, hands-on sensory activity\, and take-home materials\nCost: $25 per participant\n\n🌱 Class OverviewExplore the natural wonder of the coffee plant in this immersive\, flavor-forward workshop. From seed to blossom to bean\, coffee is a botanical marvel with roots in lush\, high-elevation environments. In this 90-minute class\, you’ll get to touch\, smell\, and taste your way through the life cycle of coffee—no planting required.\n\nThis session blends education\, tasting\, and interactive elements\, all centered around coffee’s place in the plant world.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n1. The Botany of Coffee \n\nAnatomy of the coffee plant: leaf\, flower\, fruit\, seed\nArabica vs. Robusta: what makes them botanically and flavorfully different\nThe plant’s lifecycle: flowering\, fruiting\, and ripening\nClimate\, soil\, and biodiversity around coffee farms\n\n2. Processing & Flavor \n\nNatural vs. washed vs. honey processes: how fruit is removed\, and why it matters\nCoffee as a fruit: understanding the impact of terroir (like wine!)\nHow processing mimics fermentation techniques used in other foods (e.g. kombucha\, wine\, kimchi)\n\n3. Tasting the Plant \n\nGuided tasting of 3 + unique coffees:\n\nA naturally processed coffee (fruit-forward)\nA washed coffee (bright and clean)\nA honey or experimental process (balanced and complex)\n\n\nUse aroma jars\, dried plant materials\, or fruit samples to connect flavors back to the plant\n\nHands-On Activity: Build a Sensory Flavor Board \nParticipants will: \n\nSmell + match botanical ingredients to tasting notes (e.g.\, jasmine\, cocoa nibs\, citrus peel\, dried berries)\nAssemble a small “flavor board” to visualize the flavor journey of each coffee\nUse an illustrated mini flavor wheel and guided worksheet to connect flavors to regions and processes\n\n🛠️ All materials provided and flavor boards can be taken home as a keepsake \nWhat’s Included: \n\nGuided coffee tasting (5 x 4 oz pours)\nFlavor board activity + take-home flavor wheel\n10% off coupon for East View Coffee\nYour choice of a 12 oz bag of East View Coffee
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/the-life-of-the-coffee-plant/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/coffee-workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250325T185459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T193956Z
UID:10001418-1754150400-1754157600@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Brews and Botany
DESCRIPTION:Plants give us the drinks that make our mornings bearable and our evenings more enjoyable. Join us for an evening unleashing our curiosities behind Brews and Botany. Sample unique beverages provided by local small-businesses innovating plant-based drinks that are expanding our palate. Explore the flavor combinations of craft beer\, kombucha\, coffee\, and tea – all available in a beautiful natural setting paired with live music and an artisanal food truck.  \nThis event is rain or shine and highlights how Wehr Nature Center aspires to connect people of all ages\, abilities\, and backgrounds with nature– specifically\, through plants. All are welcome; however you must be 21 or older to sample alcoholic beverages. \nAttendees can expect: \n\nAlcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage samples from over six different area small business owners — now including a variety of coffee\, tea\, kombucha\, craft beer\, mead\, and THC beverages\,\nBotanical-hikes with trivia to back your favorite drinks\,\nLive acoustic music by Frogwater in a beautiful natural setting\,\nBenets Barbeque Food Truck available onsite\,\nSherpers Outfitter and Friends of Wehr Nature Store selling summer gear for your outdoor adventure needs\,\nFree pint glass good for discounts at all Milwaukee County Parks Beer Gardens\,\nPlant-inspired giveaways plus\,\nFree parking for the evening (value at $5 per car).\n\n $30 Non-Member\, $25 Friends of Wehr Member  \n6-Pack Deal!! Grab a few friends and take advantage of the six-pack deal: $140 ($40 off\, nonmembers) \nPre-registered ticket sales end on August 1st. Same-day registration welcome as space allows. \nDon’t miss out on pre-event workshops featuring our community partners\, Living Full Kombucha with “Kombucha 101” and East View Coffee Co. with “The Life of the Coffee Plant” taking place at 10am and 1pm. Must pre-register. \nThank you to our sponsor! \n \nThank you to our partners! \n \n    \nCancellation Policy: This event is rain or shine and in the case of bad weather\, the event will be held indoors. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact the Center for questions and more details 414-425-8550.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/brews-and-botany/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/brews-and-botany.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250331T143308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115334Z
UID:10001717-1754208000-1754215200@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Wehr Birders
DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. No fee or registration required\, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/wehr-birders/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Clubs & Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birders.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250315T023312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T162937Z
UID:10001409-1754676000-1754681400@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Journeys in Spiritual Ecology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to deepen your connection with the natural world and build a community with like-minded individuals? Together we will explore Spiritual Ecology as one pathway to\nenriching your kinship with the Earth. Participants will learn about the five values of Spiritual Ecology:  Compassion\, Interconnectedness\, Reverence\, Service\, Reciprocity \nOur first session will be an introduction to Spiritual Ecology and then we will focus on one Spiritual Ecology value per session learning about the various ways you can incorporate them into your own practice. Signup includes 6 sessions: Fridays\, June 6\,20; July 11\, 25; August 8\, 22 \nFee: $60 for all sessions\, $42 for Friends of Wehr members
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/journeys-in-spiritual-ecology-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/spiritual-ecology.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250331T143308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115334Z
UID:10001718-1754812800-1754820000@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Wehr Birders
DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. No fee or registration required\, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/wehr-birders/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Clubs & Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birders.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250331T143308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115334Z
UID:10001719-1755417600-1755424800@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Wehr Birders
DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. No fee or registration required\, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/wehr-birders/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Clubs & Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birders.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250618T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T182305Z
UID:10001944-1755882000-1755885600@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Operation Recon Nature for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Veterans from all service branches – Active Duty\, Reserve\, and Retired personnel are invited to attend monthly walks held here at Wehr Nature Center. For approximately one to one and a half hours\, we will travel on the trails of Wehr Nature Center to share camaraderie and experience seasonal nature happenings. Families are invited to join their Veteran on Saturday. \nNo fee but online registration is required. Contact holly.walz@milwaukeecountywi.gov with questions.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/operation-recon-nature-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Other Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OperationReconNature-1024x768-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250315T023342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T163037Z
UID:10001410-1755885600-1755891000@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Journeys in Spiritual Ecology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to deepen your connection with the natural world and build a community with like-minded individuals? Together we will explore Spiritual Ecology as one pathway to\nenriching your kinship with the Earth. Participants will learn about the five values of Spiritual Ecology:  Compassion\, Interconnectedness\, Reverence\, Service\, Reciprocity \nOur first session will be an introduction to Spiritual Ecology and then we will focus on one Spiritual Ecology value per session learning about the various ways you can incorporate them into your own practice. Signup includes 6 sessions: Fridays\, June 6\,20; July 11\, 25; August 8\, 22 \nFee: $60 for all sessions\, $42 for Friends of Wehr members
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/journeys-in-spiritual-ecology-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/spiritual-ecology.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250618T181905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181905Z
UID:10001940-1755939600-1755943200@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:All Abilities Yoga in the Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 60-minute\, all-level\, all-abilities vinyasa flow class in partnership with The Barefoot Haven in Greendale. Grab some friends and enjoy your morning in a serene nature-based setting. Dress for the weather. \nLearn more and register at: https://www.thebarefoothaven.com/schedule \nFees: $15 per person to Barefoot Haven; a $5 parking fee is payable at the program
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/all-abilities-yoga-in-the-amphitheater-2/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/yogamat.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250701T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115429Z
UID:10001961-1755939600-1755950400@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Master Naturalist: Vision of the Animal Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:Animal vision is magnificent and mysterious – the result of eons of adaption and evolution. Join us to discover the range of animal vision across the spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet. Learn how honeybees\, snakes\, insects\, birds\, and even reindeer see the world different from us. Receive handouts/activities for presenting this topic to your class\, scout\, or youth groups. This class is designed for graduates of the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program but is open to the public. \nFee: $35 per person; $30 for Friends of Wehr Members\nPre-registration is required by August 21
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/advanced-master-naturalist-vision-of-the-animal-kingdom-an-advanced-master-naturalist-workshop/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/animal-eyes.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250331T143308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115334Z
UID:10001720-1756022400-1756029600@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Wehr Birders
DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. No fee or registration required\, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/wehr-birders/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Clubs & Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birders.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250618T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T185714Z
UID:10001938-1756026000-1756033200@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Guided Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor ages 18+ \nFee: $35 per person (includes parking); $25 for Friends of Wehr members \nOnline registration is required two days before the program
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/guided-forest-bathing-walk-13/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ForestBathing.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250618T183338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T164907Z
UID:10001951-1756476000-1756483200@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Friday Afield: Bender Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bender Park (Bender Park Boat Launch) for an ecology walk through one of Milwaukee County Parks’ lakefront properties. We’ll walk the Oak Leaf Trail along the shores of Lake Michigan and through natural areas found here. The hike is roughly 1.5 miles. \nFee: $5 per person FOW Members; $7 per person Non-Members \nReservations guarantee a space. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. \n\nNote: This program was originally scheduled on August 8th\, but re-scheduled because of the extreme heat. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/friday-afield-bender-park/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hepatica-fridays-afield.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250625T160541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160541Z
UID:10001957-1756497600-1756508400@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Overlook parking lot on the east side of Mallard Lake \nLook through a telescope and learn about the night sky with experts from the Wehr Astronomical Society. Personal telescopes are welcome but not required. \nCloudy skies cancel the event. \nFree. No registration is required.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/night-sky-viewing-6/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children & Family,Clubs & Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060432
CREATED:20250331T143308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115334Z
UID:10001721-1756627200-1756634400@www.wehrnaturecenter.com
SUMMARY:Wehr Birders
DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. No fee or registration required\, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
URL:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/wehr-birders/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Wehr Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Clubs & Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birders.webp
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR