OUR VISION

The Friends of Wehr believe that every person deserves to have access to nature year round. As 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.

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OUR HISTORY

THE IMPACT

Our over 1000 members help us provide financial support to every aspect of the Wehr Nature Center.

We Support

a volunteer corp that donates over 14,000 hours of service each year

building and trail enhancements

educational programming for all ages

education animals

exhibits and electronic and print media

natural areas stewardship

programming and infrastructure for access and inclusion

public events

scholarships for school field trips

summer interns

STAFF & BOARD

The board meets monthly to make decisions about the operations and projects of the Friends of Wehr.

Greg Joers
President
Ted Bosch
Vice President
Lori Muench
Treasurer
Liz Terasek
Secretary
Lucas Amell
Member
Paul Brings
Member
Lisa Gehrke
Member
Cindy Lorentzen
Member
Irene Perez
Member
Ronald Rebernick
Member
Joe Schwark
Member
Paul Kohlmann
Member
Debbie McRae
Wehr Nature Center-Director
Carol Howard
Friends of Wehr Liaison
Holly Schneider
Membership Coordinator
James Rieck
Board Member Emeritus