Become a champion for Wehr Nature Center and the environment by purchasing native plants. Any size planting creates a wildlife oasis, connecting beneficial ecosystems that support plants, animals, and humans.
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
Are you looking to deepen your connection with the natural world and build a community with like-minded individuals? Together we will explore Spiritual Ecology as one pathway to enriching your […]
Discover the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet colorful snakes, wondrous turtles, and unique lizards and salamanders.
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 […]
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
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.
Celebrate this Father’s Day with fabulous fish fathers. We’ll learn about scaly super dads, seahorses, and sunfish, meet Wehr’s resident bluegills, and explore Mallard Lake in search of fish nests. Recommended for ages 4 and older. $7 per family; $5 for Friends of Wehr members; $5 parking fee applies for non-Friends of Wehr members Reservations […]
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Fish are fascinating and fun! We'll read Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert, dip a pole into our imaginary fishin’ hole, […]
A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Fish are fascinating and fun! We'll read Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert, dip a pole into our imaginary fishin’ hole, […]
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
Are you looking to deepen your connection with the natural world and build a community with like-minded individuals? Together we will explore Spiritual Ecology as one pathway to enriching your […]
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult!
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult!
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
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.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Bumble Bee Monitor for Milwaukee County? Attend this free workshop to become one today! Wisconsin is home to 20 species of native bumblebees, many of which live here in Milwaukee, including the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble bee). Monitors help gather data on bumble bees in natural areas around […]
Join Beer Barons of Milwaukee and Friends of Wehr member Jared Sutliff for a day of brewing beer using two different brewing methods. Learn the difference between extract and all grain brewing - how to mash, sparge, turn malted barley and hops into a delicious beer. Sample products brewed by members of the Beer Barons […]
Explore Wehr’s trails together with fellow community members and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. No signup necessary. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in front of the Visitor Center. No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-FOW members.
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