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!
July 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for an inclusive Open House celebrating Wehr Nature Center’s commitment to equitable access to the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities. This free community event invites everyone to explore nature through accessible experiences, adaptive recreation, and meaningful connections with local accessibility partners.
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
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 10:00 am
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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 wanted to share this wonderful opportunity with you from our friends Therapeutic Workshop .There’s something special about growing something together.Every Friday, their Common Ground Community Gardening Group gets outside, gets your hands dirty, and slows down long enough to connect—with nature, with each other, and sometimes with ourselves.Whether you’ve gardened for years or have never touched a trowel, there’s still room to join them.🌿 Fridays throughout the summer and fall (and maybe beyond!)🌿 Free community group🌿 No gardening experience needed🌿 Come as you areSometimes the best therapy isn’t therapy at all—it’s community, fresh air, and watching something grow.They would love to have you grow with them.
Meet the Black Swallowtail Caterpillar! We were very lucky to see five of these really "cool cats" munching on Water Hemlock. The caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail feed exclusively from members of the Carrot Family which include parsley, dill, fennel, carrots, celery, Golden Alexander and Queen Anne's lace.The adults will nectar from flowers including red clover, milkweed, and thistles.The image features a close-up view of a green and black striped caterpillar resting on a slender green stem. The caterpillar has prominent yellow and black bands and is positioned diagonally along the stem. Its body is segmented, displaying a smooth texture, and the white underside can be seen where it contacts the stem. In the lower right corner, a circular inset shows a profile image of a black butterfly with distinctive blue and orange markings resting on delicate blue flowers. The background is soft and blurred in varying shades of green, emphasizing the caterpillar and butterfly.
Enjoy member perks like free parking, discounts on select programs and events, and more!
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