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
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:30 am
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 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!
We are really excited to partnering with the Beer Barons of Milwaukee for our Brews and Botany Event. We have had a very long relationship with the Beer Barons of Milwaukee and they have helped us with several of our events such as Flavors of Fall, Cider Sunday, and Brews and Snow(shoes). For those who don't know, the Beer Barons of Milwaukee are a club of home brewers and beer enthusiasts from the Milwaukee metro area who have been dedicated to the education and enjoyment for fermented malt beverages since 1989.Their general meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Clifford’s Supper Club in Hales Corners, WI at 7:30 pm.If you have not checked out our Brews and Botany Event you can learn more here as well as register for the event: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/brews-and-botany/
Did you know that Bug Day is one full month away? Bug Day is September 13 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.Join us for a buggy bonanza as we celebrate the tiny creatures that help keep our planet buzzing. Whether you love ladybugs, dig dung beetles, or are just a curious critter-lover, there’s something for everyone! You can learn more about the event here: www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/bug-day/Our creature feature today is the Cecropia Moth! It is the largest moth species in North America. Females are bigger than males. They have a wingspan of 5-6 inches which is as wide as a human hand. Believe it or not this moth has no mouth parts as an adult and does not do any feeding. This moth does all its eating as a caterpillar. Not all moths are like this. We have many moth species that eat both as caterpillar as well as when they are adults. In fact, some moths such as sphinx moths are amazing pollinators of flowers. You may have even seen some sphinx moth visitors in your garden.The image features a large, green caterpillar resting on a slender brown branch, surrounded by green leaves. The caterpillar, which displays vivid blue and yellow spots along its body, has a plump, segmented appearance. Its head is slightly darker green with a hint of an orange hue and several small features resembling eyes. Scattered along the caterpillar's body are tiny black and yellow knob structures meant to deter predators. In the bottom right corner, an inset circle presents a close-up of a large moth perched against a natural background. This moth exhibits shades of brown, cream, and red, with distinctive eye-like patterns on its wings. The overall composition highlights both the caterpillar and the moth, emphasizing the transition from caterpillar to moth.
Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!
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