5-Year Site improvement Plan
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
We are excited to share our 5-Year Site Improvement Plan, which was generated with inputs from a committee made up of staff, Friends of Wehr volunteers, and Milwaukee County Parks representatives, as well as a survey of Wehr visitors. The plan was created to proactively address the needs of the nature center which has grown in its programming, visitation, and rentals significantly throughout the last several decades.
In our ongoing efforts to become the most accessible nature destination in southeastern Wisconsin, we have set numerous objectives aimed at enhancing our facilities for the community. Achieving these objectives entails certain expenses, and we kindly invite you to consider making a donation towards our initiatives. Below, you will find detailed information about our projects and missions, along with our anticipated completion timelines.
THE IMPACT YOUR DONATION WILL HAVE
Explore how your donations will impact these projects and stay up to date with the progress and land management.
Stewardship Garage & Service Yard
Purpose:
•Secure equipment storage
•Positioned discreet of the Visitor Center
•Provides a gathering area for volunteers
Estimated Completion:
2025
Nature Explore Area
Purpose:
•Provide off-trail area to engage with nature
•Compliments early-childhood play space
•Encourage outdoor skills for lower/upper elementary
Estimated Completion:
2025
Trail Improvements
Purpose:
•Increase accessibility for hikers of all abilities
•Minimize compaction and erosion
•Improved wayfinding signage
Estimated Completion:
2025-2027
#1 All Abilities Loop Extension
#3 Creek Corridor (Lake Loop) and Important Bird Habitat Trail Development
#2 Prairie Trail Erosion Management
Outdoor Classroom
Funding is provided by the
Todd Wehr Foundation
Purpose:
•Grow capacity for programmable
space to fulfill the center’s mission
•Increase fees from rentals
Estimated Completion:
2027
Amphitheater Shade Cover
Purpose:
•Protection from sun over seating
•Protection over stage
•Increase fees from rentals
Estimated Completion:
2028
Owl Habitat
Purpose:
•Participate in bird of prey education
•Generate increased visitation
Estimated Completion:
2029
Erosion Control
Purpose:
•Reduce volume of water and sediment
from entering Mallard Lake (flowing into
Root River)
•Protect infrastructure assets such as
accessible boardwalk
Estimated Completion:
2030
Donate Today! With your help we will be one step closer to achieving and completing these projects. Join our mission and help Wehr Nature Center become the most accessible nature destination in southeastern Wisconsin for our current and future generations to enjoy.
Stay up to date with Land Management Projects
Explore and stay and up to date with all the big land management projects directly from Wehr Nature Center's Land Manager, Jeff.
