Wehr Nature Center is a place where everyone belongs. Open year-round, we offer accessible buildings, trails, and park features designed for visitors of all ages and abilities. Wander our more than five-miles of trails traversing five distinct habitats all within a five-minute walk. Enjoy universally designed exhibits, comfortable restrooms, and hands-on unique programs that bring people together through nature all year round.
Save the Date!
August 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Discover the plants behind your favorite beverages at this leisurely, fun, and educational evening at Wehr featuring local coffee, tea, craft beer, and other purveyors. Live music, food trucks, and more!
September 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hop, crawl, fly, or jump your way into the most amazing insect exhibit in southeast Wisconsin!
All Ages and Abilities
9:30 am – 10:30 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Featured Program
Join us for a monthly ecology walk at various Milwaukee County Natural Areas, where we’ll learn, observe, and ID native flowers! On our walk, you’ll also learn about the characteristics of the native plant community that we will explore.
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.
July – September Newsletter
Happy Summer! Wehr’s trails are overflowing with an abundance of green, flowers, interesting insects, and wildlife. In nature the delight is in the details – slow down and see for yourself during your next hike at Wehr.
In the summer issue of Wehr Words, we hope you’ll enjoy learning about Wehr’s efforts to support the next generation of environmental leaders, spotlight the amazing Wehr Astronomical Society, highlight the 16,000+ volunteer hours, and more!
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.
See why Wehr Nature Center is “a place for all seasons, a place for everyone.” Explore more than five miles of nature trails through woodland, wetland, prairie and oak savanna on 220-acres of protected land in Whitnall Park at Wehr Nature Center.
This is without a doubt, the best place to birdwatch and see wildlife in the Milwaukee metro area. The nature center is fantastic. The staff is welcoming and the trails are extremely well-maintained. Always something exciting to see!
One month until Bug Day 🐞🐛🐜🦟🪲🪳🕷️ Meet all sorts of creepy crawlies, make a craft, and even eat a bug! Get tickets & see more information at Wehrnaturecenter.com/event/bug-day/ Video Description: This reel shows different activities available at Bug Day, September 13th 12-4pm, the first scene shows three people dressed up in bug costumes: Roly Poly, Monarch, and Beetle. The video shows other outdoor activities available: kids paper crafts, scooping with nets for creatures in the pond, viewing bugs under a microscope, walking on the trail, viewing bugs from all over the world both alive and not, and the words "see you there" are at the end as someone is again in a monarch costume. #milwaukee #familyevent #bugday
Brews and Botany is right around the corner on August 22nd from 4-6pm. To find more details please see this link: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/brews-and-botany/We like to say this event is part science fair and part farmer's market where we highlight small businesses that are in our region while celebrating the plants that make up our beverages. Today we would like to highlight Southport Tea which has a brand-new brick-in-mortar building where they sell their loose-leaf teas in Kenosha. Here is more of their story: Southport Tea was founded in 2024 by Russell Collier, Southport Tea was born from a lifelong appreciation for tea and a desire to make loose leaf tea approachable for everyone.Russell's journey with tea began in childhood, but it took on a new dimension in 2007 when he and his wife, Maggie, discovered a local tea shop filled with an incredible variety of loose-leaf teas. What started as a simple curiosity quickly became a shared passion.More than a decade later, the couple had settled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where they were raising their two children while continuing to explore the world of tea together. After spending more than twenty years in Chicago's fast-paced financial technology industry, Russell found that an evening cup of tea offered a welcome moment of calm. Inspired by that experience, he founded Southport Tea in 2024 to create a welcoming place where others could discover that enjoying loose leaf tea is easier—and more rewarding—than they might imagine.The name "Southport" pays tribute to Kenosha's rich history. Before becoming Kenosha, the community was known as Southport, reflecting its location as Wisconsin's southernmost harbor on Lake Michigan.At Southport Tea, customers are encouraged to explore tea with all their senses. Sniffing jars, weekly tea samples, and knowledgeable staff help make every visit an opportunity to discover new flavors and deepen an appreciation for loose leaf tea. The shop's mission is to cultivate a vibrant tea community in Kenosha by making the experience welcoming, educational, and enjoyable.Quality and sustainability are at the heart of everything Southport Tea does. The shop carefully sources premium teas and herbs to ensure every cup is full of exceptional flavor and character. Every tea is packaged in compostable materials, allowing customers to enjoy their favorite blends while making a more environmentally conscious choice.Whether you're a longtime tea enthusiast or just beginning your journey, Southport Tea invites you to explore its thoughtfully curated collection and discover your perfect cup.Southport Tea: Loose Leaf Made Simple. Photo is of a vendor's table displays assorted loose-leaf teas with jars, a chalkboard sign, and a thermal carafe at a market.
Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!
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