Who We Are: Wehr Nature Center is 220 acres located within Whitnall Park. Over 100,000 visitors a year hike our trails, participate in our education programs, and experience our unique special events. More than 5 miles of trails wander through woodlands, wetlands, oak savanna, prairie, and around Mallard Lake. Our accessible boardwalk covers over 1/3 mile of trail by the lake. Wehr is the nature/environmental education center for the Milwaukee County Park System operated in partnership with UW Extension. Volunteers provide over 14,000 hours a year supporting the Center’s many programs and projects. What We Do: The purpose of Wehr Nature Center is to inspire current and future generations to explore and value the natural world. To achieve this mission Wehr provides programming for ages 2-102. Our early childhood programs are designed to enhance child development and early learning. School field trips are coordinated with school curriculum and state and national educational standards. Public education programs include citizen science, general natural history, outdoor skills, and cultural history. Special programs and events provide unique nature experiences for a variety of ages whether it is Maple Sugar Weekend, Woodcocks and Wine, Bug Day, Halloween Haunts and many more. Friends of Wehr Nature Center Mission Statement: The Friends of Wehr Nature Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the Wehr Nature Center and its environmental education programs. It provides financial support for every aspect of the Center including accessibility, natural area stewardship, children’s programming, special public events, summer interns, Nature in the Parks, live animals and professional development.
View Top Employees from Friends of Wehr Nature Center, Inc.Website | https://www.friendsofwehr.org |
Revenue | $5.1 million |
Employees | 4 (3 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1982 |
Address | 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, US |
Phone | (414) 425-8550 |
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Industry | Environmental Services, Hospitality General, Hospitality |
Competitors | Elachee Nature Science Center, Montana Natural History Center, Ogden Nature Center, South Shore Natural Science, Woodcock Nature Center |
SIC | SIC Code 84 Companies, SIC Code 842 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 71 Companies, NAICS Code 71213 Companies, NAICS Code 7121 Companies, NAICS Code 712 Companies, NAICS Code 712130 Companies |
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