• Nature Wizard for Families: Wild Blossums

    Nature Wizard
    Wehr Nature Center

    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 […]

  • Little Wonders for Twos: Pretty Petals

    Little Wonders
    Wehr Nature Center

    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

    Little Wonders
    Wehr Nature Center

    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 […]

  • Hike for Health

    Hike for Health
    Wehr Nature Center

    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.

  • Bird Friendly Coffee – Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time

    Wehr Nature Center

    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 […]

  • Global Big Day Bird Count

    Wehr Nature Center

    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. […]

  • Hike for Health

    Hike for Health
    Wehr Nature Center

    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.