Friends of Wehr

Friends of Wehr Supporting Wehr Nature Center since 1981
Connecting people with nature in Milwaukee County
Trails • Wildlife • Education • Community+ Explore. Support.

Participate. The Friends of Wehr Nature Center is committed to sustaining an accessible nature destination; a place for all seasons, a place for everyone. Friends of Wehr is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the Wehr Nature Center and its environmental education programs. The Friends of Wehr believe that every person deserves to have access to nature year round. A

s the nonprofit partner of the Wehr Nature Center, the Friends of Wehr supports Wehr’s mission of inspiring current and future generations to explore and value the natural world.

Check out more of the talented & creative vendors that will be at Wehr Nature Center July 7th for our annual Night Marke...
06/18/2026

Check out more of the talented & creative vendors that will be at Wehr Nature Center July 7th for our annual Night Market!

Be sure to stop by every booth, sip on a beverage (or two) that are free with your ticket purchase, participate in the raffle, and enjoy a gorgeous evening out in the park.

Get tickets: friendsofwehr.org/midsummersnightmarket or in the link in our bio!

In addition to supporting the nature center, your attendance to Midsummer’s Night Market also supports numerous local ma...
06/16/2026

In addition to supporting the nature center, your attendance to Midsummer’s Night Market also supports numerous local makers!

We are thrilled that these creative and talented businesses are joining us July 7th!

Be sure to stop by every booth, sip on a beverage (or two) that are free with your ticket purchase, and enjoy a gorgeous evening out in the park.

Get tickets: friendsofwehr.org/midsummersnightmarket

Relax at our enjoyable outdoor evening event featuring 30 local vendors offering jewelry, clothing, desserts, handmade c...
06/15/2026

Relax at our enjoyable outdoor evening event featuring 30 local vendors offering jewelry, clothing, desserts, handmade cards and other items, whimsical yard art, and so much more. A fantastic raffle with vendor-supplied items will support the Friends of Wehr as they help expand accessible, inclusive programming and natural areas restoration.

Your ticket includes admission & two beverages:
Friends of Wehr Members - $5
Non-Members - $8

See more information and register here: https://www.friendsofwehr.org/midsummersnightmarket

Reptile Day last weekend was a slithering success! Over 900 attendees made this a record year for Wehr Nature Center. Th...
06/15/2026

Reptile Day last weekend was a slithering success!
Over 900 attendees made this a record year for Wehr Nature Center. Thank you to everyone who came, ate a popsicle, shared a post, or touched a snake. See you next year 🐍🐢🐸

Special shoutout to WPS Reptiles and Badgerland Reptile Rescue!

Hello to our 31 new Friends of Wehr Members who joined us at Reptile Day. Enjoy your free daily parking, discounts on future programs & events, and 10% off in the nature store!

Not a member but want to be? Sign up today: friendsofwehr.org/membership

Birds are a huge part of our nature preserve, and we love seeing them come to our feeders! Help us fill our feeders by d...
06/14/2026

Birds are a huge part of our nature preserve, and we love seeing them come to our feeders! Help us fill our feeders by donating to Friends of Wehr today. Whether you can fill one feeder for $10, one week of food for $45, or a month for $180, every dollar is appreciated.

Donate here: friendsofwehr.org/donate

Want to see our bird feeders from home? Check out our live cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/RHuO4rBIw54?si=ZTBZb1VpZYlaUOqz

Incoming: Dreamy Summer Night Bring your bestie to the Midsummer’s Night Market at Wehr July 7th! Two beverages are incl...
06/11/2026

Incoming: Dreamy Summer Night

Bring your bestie to the Midsummer’s Night Market at Wehr July 7th!

Two beverages are included with your ticket price (only $5 for members!), so you can sip while you shop.

Discover over 30 local vendors and makers exclusively chosen for this event. From jewelry and clothing to desserts and yard art, there is something for everyone.

Get tickets: friendsofwehr.org/midsummersnightmarket

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer Interns! Friends of Wehr is proud to be the sponsor of these annual internsh...
06/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer Interns!

Friends of Wehr is proud to be the sponsor of these annual internship experiences for college students interested in Environmental Education and Land Stewardship.

We are so excited to welcome Tarynn and Halia to the team for the summer.

Our Nature Store is filled with all sorts of local, handmade goods, cozy park-themed clothes, and books for every natura...
06/09/2026

Our Nature Store is filled with all sorts of local, handmade goods, cozy park-themed clothes, and books for every naturalist.

Stop by any day, the store is open 7 days a week 10-2pm. All proceeds go right back into Friends of Wehr to support our mission of increasing accessible trails, programs, and preserving natural spaces.

Bonus! Friends of Wehr Members get 10% off in the store all-year-long. Not a member? Join today: friendsofwehr.org/membership

Interested in volunteering in the store? Apply today! friendsofwehr.org/volunteer

Congratulations to the 2026 Debra McRae Scholarship Recipients! These students were chosen due to their exemplary high s...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Debra McRae Scholarship Recipients!

These students were chosen due to their exemplary high school performance, community service work, and future pursuits of environmental science in college.

The Debra McRae Scholarship Fund was created to honor Debra McRae, Wehr’s third director pictured here, and her love of teaching the next generation to protect the earth and improve our natural environment. After careful consideration of all applicants, we are excited to announce these three as the awardees.

Special thank you to all the donors that make this annual scholarship possible. Interested in donating to next year's recipients? See more here: https://www.friendsofwehr.org/debra-mcrae-scholarship-fund-for-environmental-studies

Great experience, great connections, great resume builder!
06/04/2026

Great experience, great connections, great resume builder!

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