Friends of Wehr’s Annual Cider Sunday Fundraiser

Wehr Nature Center

Wehr's Heritage: 50 Years - Rooted & Growing Wehr Nature Center’s Apple Festival Celebrate fall during this family-friendly event for all ages. This year’s theme is “Wehr’s Heritage: 50 Years - Rooted & Growing” with Wehr history displays and special guest “Johnny Appleseed.” This year, expect to: Meet and have your picture taken with “Johnny […]

Night Sky Viewing

Wehr Nature Center

Location: Overlook parking lot on the east side of Mallard Lake Look through a telescope and learn about the night sky with experts from the Wehr Astronomical Society. Personal telescopes are welcome but not required. Cloudy skies cancel the event. Free. No registration is required.

Big Sit Bird Count

Wehr Nature Center

Birders of all ages and abilities are welcome at a “Big Sit” bird count hosted by Wisconsin Metro Audubon to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. Experienced birders will be stationed at Wehr’s wetland pier, so stop by to join us and see our species tally. No fee or registration; a $5 parking fee applies to […]

Event Series Nature Wizard

Nature Wizard for Families: Busy Beavers

Wehr Nature Center

Beavers are BUSY at Wehr this time of year. Families will learn about amazing beaver adaptations that help these rodents be nature’s engineers. We’ll walk to look for beaver signs, including their dam, lodge, and chewings. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Fee: $7 per family; $5 for Friends of Wehr members Registration reserves your […]

Event Series Little Wonders

Little Wonders for Twos: Eager Beavers

Wehr Nature Center

A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Your toddler will be as busy as a beaver as we learn about these remarkable rodents.  We will make and wear beaver costumes, chew our snacks like a beaver, and walk to the pond to look for beaver clues.

Event Series Little Wonders

Little Wonders for Threes: Eager Beavers

Wehr Nature Center

A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Your toddler will be as busy as a beaver as we learn about these remarkable rodents.  We will make and wear beaver costumes, chew our snacks like a beaver, and walk to the pond to look for beaver clues.