Wehr Nature Center
Nature center building
Map showing the location of Wehr Nature Center
Map showing the location of Wehr Nature Center
LocationHales Corners, Wisconsin
Area220 acres (89 ha)
Established1974

Wehr Nature Center is a 220-acre (89 ha) nature preserve located in Hales Corners, Wisconsin: it is part of Whitnall Park. It was named for philanthropist Todd Wehr whose foundation donated $200,000 USD to help build the center.

History

The center opened in 1974 and was made possible by a $200,000 USD grant from the Todd Wehr Foundation along with federal and state grants.[1] The nature center was built on the site of a livestock trading center.[2]

Wehr Nature Center image of a bumble bee on a flower

In 2018 organizations raised funds to update the nature center to accommodate people with disabilities. Bathrooms, a boardwalk and a viewing deck were included in the updates to make the center more wheelchair accessible.[3]

Description

The nature center is 220 acres of protected land inside of Whitnall Park. The Milwaukee County Park System states that visitors may not ride bicycles, or fish, or use any watercraft within the nature center. They also do not allow pets.[4] There is a 2.8 mile trail for hikers which goes through the center. The trail passes Mallard Lake and passes a boardwalk and observation deck. The trail is made of wood chips and it passes the scenic elements of the park.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Nature Education". UWM. Encyclopedia of Milwaukee. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Conner, Alice Ann (26 August 1993). "Nature Center's Happy Trails". Kenosha News. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  3. ↑ Hanley, Erik S. (18 July 2018). "Wehr Nature Center updating facility to allow more accessibility for disabled visitors and volunteers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Wehr Nature Center". Milwaukee Gov. Milwaukee County Parks. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  5. ↑ Revolinski, Kevin (2010). Best easy day hikes Milwaukee. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press. pp. 40–41. ISBN 978-0762757497. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
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