• New Volunteer Q&A

    Wehr Nature Center

    Open for anyone who wants to learn more about what volunteering at Wehr looks like! Volunteers are utilized in every aspect of the center including our Maple Sugar Days, Native Plant Sale, planting, invasive species removal, office work, nature store, and more! Come to this orientation to learn about the opportunities and how you can […]

  • Brews and Shoes

    Brews and Shoes

    Wehr Nature Center

    Tune up your winter spirit and sense of adventure at Brews and (Snow) Shoes! Sample free one-of-a-kind local alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews provided by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, then gear up for a winter walk guided by a naturalist. Bring your snowshoes or rent ours (provided 4” snow). No snow - no worries, we’ll […]

  • Climate Conversations Workshop

    Wehr Nature Center

    What is the most impactful thing you can do to combat climate change? Talk about it! Having productive conversations about this complex issue can be challenging. Join naturalist Bev Bryant and volunteers from MKE Climate Reality for a workshop on climate change communication. We will review the latest science and positive news about climate action, […]

  • Brews and Shoes

    Brews and Shoes

    Wehr Nature Center

    Tune up your winter spirit and sense of adventure at Brews and (Snow) Shoes! Sample free one-of-a-kind local alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews provided by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, then gear up for a winter walk guided by a naturalist. Bring your snowshoes or rent ours (provided 4” snow). No snow - no worries, we’ll […]

  • Fascinating Fossils for Families

    Wehr Nature Center

    Dig into Wisconsin’s geological past by exploring REAL fossils. We’ll walk a timeline of Earth’s history to discover how life has changed over the last 4 billion years, play with dinosaur models, and create a plaster cast of a fossil to take home. Best for children ages 5 and older. Fee: $12 per person; $10 […]

  • Little Wonders

    Little Wonders for Twos: Nighttime Wonders

    Wehr Nature Center

    A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Does your toddler dread the dark? Bring them to Wehr to learn about the creatures that play while we sleep at this daytime program for tots and their grown-ups. After reading Wake-up Kisses by Pamela Edwards and Henry Cole we will turn off the lights […]

  • Little Wonders

    Little Wonders for Threes: Nighttime Wonders

    Wehr Nature Center

    A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Does your toddler dread the dark? Bring them to Wehr to learn about the creatures that play while we sleep at this daytime program for tots and their grown-ups. After reading Wake-up Kisses by Pamela Edwards and Henry Cole we will turn off the lights […]