Wehr Nature Center!

The Wehr Nature Center has it all in one: hiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife, and beautiful butterflies. This is a great place to be out in nature; Wehr Nature Center is in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

We had a fun adventure at Waukesha on our way home from Racine. This nature center has been on our bucket list for the summer. It was a cloudy day that rained for an hour while we were hiking. We only wanted to see the waterfall but decided to explore more and take advantage of the cool weather. We hiked over 2 miles, covering the woodland trail and half Millard Lake.

We were welcomed by this little blue bird on the sign

Walking up to the visitor center, Armani was like wow, look at the Turkey Mommy.

The woodland trail winds along a glacial moraine covered by an upland deciduous forest. Trails are easy to find and follow the colors. The woodland trail is shaded all the way.

We made it to the waterfalls at the edge of the lake! Nobody was there except the Wisconsin Adventure family. The waterfall is fun for kids to see. It’s located on the north side of the pond just south of College & 92nd; from the visitor center, we hiked about 12 minutes to the waterfalls.

I never guess it was there. We stopped at the waterfalls for a picnic lunch. When we were ready to leave, the rain was gone, and we heard a few people on the trail. I highly recommend this nature center to families with little or older kids; the trails are easy to navigate.

How much does it cost?

We paid $3 to park. The nature center is easy to find on Google Maps; bring a carrier if you have a three-year-old like mine who wants to explore from her mom’s back.

While hiking, Most trails will connect, so pay attention to the signs and remember where you’re going; never leave a trail map in the car.

To learn more about these trails, visit http://www.friendsofwehr.org/wehr-nature-center/trails/

Address:9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132

Direction from Madison to Wehr Nature Center