Building Info

  • Address:
    9701 W. College Ave.

The Nature Center is located at 9701 W. College Ave. in Whitnall Park.

Content referencing Wehr Nature Center

MKE County: Celebrate Milwaukee Day In County Parks
MKE County

Celebrate Milwaukee Day In County Parks

Parks offering deals on admission and concessions along with special stickers.

Entertainment: Festival Celebrating All Things Bach
Entertainment

Festival Celebrating All Things Bach

Symphony plays host to week-long festival honoring legendary composer.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Blues Artist Headlines New Music Venue
Entertainment

Milwaukee Blues Artist Headlines New Music Venue

Plus: Taste & Toast, an RV show and watch out for those shufflers.

Entertainment: Dinosaurs, RVs and Owls Bring In The New Year
Entertainment

Dinosaurs, RVs and Owls Bring In The New Year

Yes, it's an eclectic mix of events kicking off 2024.

MKE County: Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities
MKE County

Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities

Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.

Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break
Press Release

Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break

Glow Skate, Indoor Skating, Winter Sports at Whitnall, Winter Hiking at Wehr, Indoor Pools, Breakfast with Santa, and Open Gym at the Sports Complex

MKE County: Parks Seeks Sponsors for Free Admission Days
MKE County

Parks Seeks Sponsors for Free Admission Days

Milwaukee County Parks wants to offer special free admission days to three venues in 2024.

Entertainment: Winter Events For Snow-Covered Weekend
Entertainment

Winter Events For Snow-Covered Weekend

Indoor-outdoor options run from craft fair to cross-country skiing.

Entertainment at a Distance: Mad Planet Hosting Virtual 80’s Dance Party
Entertainment at a Distance

Mad Planet Hosting Virtual 80’s Dance Party

Plus, Broken Bat Brewery says farewell to Third Ward, learn how maple syrup is made and tune into a virtual artist showcase.

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 4
Press Release

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 4

The chili cook-off will help raise funds for accessibility renovations at the nature center.

Owl Prowls at Wehr Nature Center in December, January
Press Release

Owl Prowls at Wehr Nature Center in December, January

Owl Prowls feature a hike through the woodlands in search of Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls

Paint & Pour at Wehr Nature Center, Dec. 3
Press Release

Paint & Pour at Wehr Nature Center, Dec. 3

No experience in drawing or painting is required.

Fall Hike on Glacial Ghosts of Whitnall Park, Nov. 5
Press Release

Fall Hike on Glacial Ghosts of Whitnall Park, Nov. 5

Participants will journey back through time to the Ice Age, when glaciers were in retreat and mammoths roamed.

“Flavors of Fall” Cheese Tasting, Stew Sampling at Wehr Nature Center, Nov. 12
Press Release

“Flavors of Fall” Cheese Tasting, Stew Sampling at Wehr Nature Center, Nov. 12

The event will kick off with the cheese tasting in the warm glow of the Fireplace Room.