Week of Events
Global Big Day Bird Count
7:00 am at Wehr, or anytime/anywhere in this 24 hour period It’s BIG! Over 1.3 million birders in 203 countries = 7725 species last year in the world’s largest bird count and research project. Join naturalists at Wehr or bird anywhere for as short or long as you want and record your sightings in eBird. […]
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025 -Wehr Birders
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May 4, 2025 -Nature Wizard for Families: Wild Blossums
Nature Wizard for Families: Wild Blossums
Join us to explore the rainbow of wildflowers that are popping up along Wehr’s trails. We’ll read Wake-up Woods by Michael Homoya to learn about spring nature happenings and then go on a guided walk to discover our native wildflowers and the creatures that depend on them. Recommended for ages 4 and older. $7 per […]
Monday, May 5, 2025
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May 5, 2025 -Little Wonders for Twos: Pretty Petals
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May 5, 2025 -Little Wonders for Threes: Pretty Petals
Little Wonders for Twos: Pretty Petals
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your little sprout to Wehr to enjoy the beauty of spring flowers. We will read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert and go on a wildflower walk to find the colors in nature. Children will pot a flower to start a rainbow garden at […]
Little Wonders for Threes: Pretty Petals
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bring your little sprout to Wehr to enjoy the beauty of spring flowers. We will read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert and go on a wildflower walk to find the colors in nature. Children will pot a flower to start a rainbow garden at […]
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025 -Hike for Health
Hike for Health
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025 -Bird Friendly Coffee – Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time
Bird Friendly Coffee – Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time
Join us for an evening with Greg DuBois of the Illinois Audubon Society in celebration of the Brew City Bird Fest. Greg will give a brief history of coffee consumption and production and explain how each of us can protect our migratory birds through the Smithsonian Bird Friendly certified coffee and cocoa program. Greg leads […]
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025 -Wehr Camera Club
Wehr Camera Club
Wehr Camera Club has been sharing their passion for nature and photography with our Wehr community for 40 years. The group is part of Wisconsin Area Camera Clubs Organization and hosts photography competitions as well as education programs open to the public. Public programs are held the 2nd Saturday, year-round, from 9-11 am.