May
31
WEHR’s 50 Year legacy
Rooted and Growing
Welcome to Wehr Nature Center, where nature is accessible to all, year-round. Our commitment is to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. Explore our accessible park features, including a 1-mile All Abilities loop trail with a hard surface boardwalk, an accessible pier overlooking Mallard Lake, and an observation blind under expansion. Our Visitor Center exhibits and restrooms are universally designed for comfort and convenience.
At Wehr Nature Center, we believe nature is for everyone, and we’re dedicated to making it a reality. Join us and experience the beauty of nature, accessible to all.
Annual events for all ages and abilities
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Have a need for nature? Bilingual Needs Survey now open!
We want to connect you and your family with programs at Wehr Nature Center. Now open until May 1st, please take this short, anonymous survey to help us assess the need for providing bilingual family programs.
A Place For All Seasons, A Place For Everyone.
Wehr Nature Center inspires all generations to explore and value the plants and animals of our natural world through experiential education, accessible trails, native landscapes and natural areas.
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Engage with Wehr
Apr
6
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Wehr Birders
Apr
6
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Education Center Closed, Trails Open
Apr
7
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Little Wonders for Twos: Goose Chase
Apr
7
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little Wonders for Threes: Goose Chase
Apr
9
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Hike for Health
Apr
12
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Wehr Camera Club
Featured Program
Guided Forest Bathing
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.
January – March 2025 Newsletter
Wehr Words
The close of Wehr’s 50th year marked a special year for the center. Unpack highlights from 2024 and discover the many opportunities to engage with Wehr in 2025. From Brews and Shoes to Maple Sugar Days, winter at Wehr is full of events and programs for people all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Newsletter Editor and Naturalist, Bev Bryant shares:
“Read our article “Wehr’s Winters Aren’t What They Used to Be” to learn how winter warming impacts plants and animals in this issue of Wehr Words. Look for articles throughout 2025 that explore this critical issue.”
Meet the Turkeys
One bird’s mess is another bird’s meal! Wehr’s Wild Turkeys will gladly clean up the stray seed thrown to the ground by busy birds at the feeders. It’s quite a sight to find cardinals, doves, and sparrows eating right alongside these giant turkeys.
Where will Wehr be in 50 years?
Exploring the sights and sounds of the critters and creatures at Wehr through a child’s eyes! In celebration of Wehr Nature Center’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed kids on where they think Wehr (and the world) will be in another 50 years.
This American Coot was feeding in Mallard Lake yesterday. Although they swim in the open like ducks and walk about on shore, making themselves at home on golf courses and city park pond, they are actually related secretive rails, which are known for their elusive nature and preference for marshy, dense vegetation habitats, where they are more often heard than seen.
Here is another recipe for Meatless Monday. This is from Naturalist Holly's Kitchen.
Red Lentil / Spinach Masala1 TBSP coconut oil1 onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 chile (I use chipotle chile powder, could sub Ancho or any other type of chile)1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp Garam Masala¼ tsp coriander15 oz tomatoes – canned jarred or fresh1 tsp salt15 oz coconut milk + 1 cup H2O1 cup red lentils – sorted and rinsed5 oz spinach (fresh or frozen)Sauté onion in coconut oil for about 5 minutes, add spices and garlic. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt – cook 5 minutes, stir and crush if needed. Stir in coconut milk and water, lentils and spinach. Cook 6 – 10 minutes or until lentils reach desired tenderness.
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