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Owl Prowl for Youth Groups
Owl Prowl for Youth Groups
Have your Youth Group join our naturalists for an evening with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of these nighttime fliers and children will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner! Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Recommended for ages 6 […]
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Nature Wizard for Families: Talking Turkeys
Nature Wizard for Families: Talking Turkeys
We’ll learn how to punt, cluck, and gobble like turkey as we explore the lives of our wild turkey neighbors. Families will go on a guided walk to look for turkeys and their signs along Wehr’s trails. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Fee: $7 per family; $5 for Friends of Wehr members Registration reserves […]
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Little Wonders for Twos: Tracks and Trails
Little Wonders for Twos: Tracks and Trails
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Tots will become nature detectives as we search for the clues animals leave behind. We will read Forest Tracks by Dee Dee Duffy, use stampers to create footprint art, and explore outdoors looking for animal signs.
Little Wonders for Threes: Tracks and Trails
Little Wonders for Threes: Tracks and Trails
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Tots will become nature detectives as we search for the clues animals leave behind. We will read Forest Tracks by Dee Dee Duffy, use stampers to create footprint art, and explore outdoors looking for animal signs.
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Owl Prowl for Families @ Grant Park
Owl Prowl for Families @ Grant Park
Join a naturalist for an evening with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner! Recommended for ages 6 and older. Fee: $12 […]
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Nature Nauts: Fantastic Fox
Nature Nauts: Fantastic Fox
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult!
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Nature Nauts: Fantastic Fox
Nature Nauts: Fantastic Fox
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult!
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Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration
Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration
Join David and Sarah Stokes for a Celebration of “the day the Sun stood still". Winter Solstice marks the longest night, the shortest ‘day’ (in the Northern Hemisphere), and a time to reflect, review, and hope. Beginning inside the warmth of the Nature Center we will sing songs, listen to stories, and share. Then just […]
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Winter Walk at Wehr
Winter Walk at Wehr
Join us for a winter wonderland walk. Discover how plants and wildlife thrive in our harsh northern climate. Be prepared to explore the outdoors as we learn to decipher clues left behind by winter wildlife. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Fee: $12 per person; $10 for Milwaukee County residents; $7 for members of Friends […]
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