Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2020   Registration now open! Reserved Hikes Start at 12:00, 12:20, 12:40 pm Paid pre-registration is required for this event Youth and scout groups are invited to join in the Wisconsin spring tradition of Maple Sugarin’. This 2-hour program includes a guided walk through the sugarbush, tree drilling practice,…

Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and hands-on activities for children. A pancake with real maple syrup will top off your day. The guided hikes begin at 1 pm…

Let’s celebrate historic female figures as well as current women in science and their contributions! Celebrate National Women’s History Month by learning about the important contributions of both historical and contemporary women to science. This open house event will feature local women scientists who will share their passions, hands-on science activities for children, and presentations…

Join an expert maple syrup maker and learn how to turn your backyard maple tree into liquid gold! The workshops will cover how to identify a suitable tree, the tools and tricks of drilling and tapping, how to safely store and boil-down sap, and the process of “finishing off” and storing syrup. Sample delicious syrup…

Families will get to enjoy a story about a bear at rest in Karma Wilson’s story, Bear Snores On. We will learn about how animals live through the winter. Participants will create a paper plate cave for the story’s animals and go on a scavenger hunt to search for signs of animals that are out…

Is a Bluegill really blue? Do bullheads have horns? Nothing fishy about this program as NatureNauts learn what makes a fish a fish. Meet Wehr’s resident native fish, make a fish craft, and weather permitting, walk to the pond to look for fish neighbors.

Wear your pajamas and slippers to the Nature Center and discover what animals snooze away the winter. We will read Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, eat a bedtime snack, and make ourselves some cozy dens to sleep in.

Come out of hibernation and join other chili enthusiasts for the Friends of Wehr Eighth Annual Groundhog Day Chili Cook-off Fundraiser. Be a chili contestant or simply come taste and enjoy a variety of chili and vote for your favorite. The meal includes assorted side dishes, corn bread, condiments, delectable desserts, and one glass of…