NightSky Viewing

Wehr Nature Center

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

Event Series Forest Bathing Walk

 International Forest Bathing Day

Wehr Nature Center

Are you new to forest bathing and want to know more? Stop at our table near the gathering space, meet our certified forest bathing guide, and try a few sensory-based invitations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world.  Leave with some ideas for other Nature-based well-being tools. No program fee; […]

Bug Day

Wehr Nature Center

Hop, crawl, fly, or jump your way into the most amazing insect exhibit in southeast Wisconsin!

Event Series Little Wonders

Little Wonders for Twos: Wiggly Worms

Wehr Nature Center

A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Worms are wonderful! Tots will get a chance to dig for their own worm, make some wormy art, and even eat a worm (gummy, of course!). We will read Wonderful Worms by Linda Glaser and go on an outdoor worm search.

Event Series Little Wonders

Little Wonders for Threes: Wiggly Worms

Wehr Nature Center

A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Worms are wonderful! Tots will get a chance to dig for their own worm, make some wormy art, and even eat a worm (gummy, of course!). We will read Wonderful Worms by Linda Glaser and go on an outdoor worm search.

SPARK! Lunch & Learn

Wehr Nature Center

Are you or someone you love experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss? Wehr is a great place to connect with nature and a community that understands your journey. Join us for a complimentary lunch while we share highlights of our SPARK! Program. Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services will be there to share resources. Contact […]

Event Series Wehr Astronomical Society

Wehr Astronomical Society

Wehr Nature Center

The Wehr Astronomical Society (WAS) is a group of amateur astronomers that promote the casual study of astronomy. WAS offers public telescopic viewing in Whitnall Park and all levels of astronomers are welcome at their programs and meetings. Public programs are held 7:00pm-9:00pm on the second Tuesday of February through June;  September & November and […]

Event Series Wehr Camera Club

Wehr Camera Club

Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Camera Club has been sharing their passion for nature and photography with our Wehr community for 40 years. The group is part of Wisconsin Area Camera Clubs Organization and hosts photography competitions as well as education programs open to the public. Public programs are held the 2nd Saturday, year-round, from 9-11 am.

50th Anniversary Pollinator Brunch – SOLD OUT

Wehr Nature Center

Brunch for the bees? Yes, please! Mark your calendars to join us for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating Wehr’s 50 years of providing “A place for all seasons, a place for everyone.” Featuring a sustainable selection of “walking bites” handcrafted by local chefs, unique beverages from local business owners, a main course provided by Noble Catering, […]