Parkcaching Ages 8 -12Children will explore the trails with GPS units as they learn team work, navigation, and map skills. •Available only at Wehr or Scout Lake Park

Star Lab ProgramsThe Star Lab is a portable, inflatable planetarium.

Groups divide into smaller groups to rotate through three stations, one inside the Starlab.

•Available only at Wehr Nature Center •Additional equipment fee: $30

Moon Madness Ages 5 (completedK)-8Kid astronauts enjoy Moon activities,exploring the Moon’s surface, learning the phases, and seeing the night sky full of stars.

Blast Off To Mars Ages 5 (completed K)-10 Children take a trip to Mars as kid astronauts to learn about its features and what we would need to live there.

Our Favorite Solar System Ages 7-12 Children discover the special characteristics and motions of each planet in this active study of the solar system.

Park Programs Insect Safari Ages 4-12 Children in costumes help the group identify crawly creatures. Children will meet live insects, learn about their special lifecycles, and discover they can safely get up close to these awesome wild creatures.

Willow Pond Ages 4-10 In this puppet show, Toad meets many other animals living in and around Willow Pond who are changing and growing faster than you can say ’metamorphosis’. Children hike to discover wildlife in and around the pond.

Nature’s NeighborhoodAges 5 (completed K)-12 Children use finger puppets to discover the basic needs of living organisms. Children visit different habitats in the park on a discovery hike.

Water Explorers Ages 5 (completed K)-12 Hands-on collection and observation help children learn about food chains and the amazing adaptations of aquatic creatures.

Specialty Park Programs

NEW!!

Fishing Fun Camps Ages 5 (completed K)-12 Get your kids outside with fishing fun. This program will cover safety, equipment, techniques, and patience. The state of Wisconsin requires chaperones over the age of 16 to have a valid Wisconsin Fishing License if they are in any way touching the fishing equipment, bait, or fish. Equipment will be provided. •Available only at Scout Lake Park

•Program lasts 2 hours •20 children maximum •Additional equipment fee: $15

Active nature and science programsHands-on discovery

Taught by professional naturalists

Nature’s Story TimeAges 3-6

Everyone loves a good story-especially if it involves nature and puppets. Children will have fun as they participate in the story telling and learn about wild creatures. Programs include a craft.

Caterpillar’s LunchboxLearn about caterpillar and butterfly as they grow with Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Cricket Song“Chirp, chirp” will captivate children as we explore crickets and how they grow with Eric Carle’s The Very Quiet Cricket.

T is for TurtleChildren learn about turtle and tortoise adaptations with Eric Carle’s story The Foolish Tortoise and meet a turtle.

Let’s Get GrowingTake an imaginary journey to the garden that Jack grew as we read Henry Cole’s Jack’s Garden and explore plants as they grow.

Program InformationWe are happy to facilitate your theme or set up multiple day programs. Call us at 414-425-8550.

We can bring programs to your site. A Summer Nature Connections brochure is available on our website in our Summer Programming section:http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/youth/nature-in-the-parks

Registration Information•Programs last approximately 1 1/2 hours•75 children max per session except as noted•Program Locations: see list belowFees:

To make a reservation call:(414) 425-8550 711 for Relay

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Program locations available, except as noted:Jacobus Park Brown Deer Park Greenfield ParkScout Lake Park Wehr Nature Center

About UsFor over 25 years, Nature in the Parks has been providing nature education throughout the metro-Milwaukee area to schools, day cares, libraries, scouts, and families.

Wehr Nature Center was established in 1974 as the Nature Center for the Milwaukee County Parks. It is a cooperative effort of Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture and UW-Extension.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting Nature in the Parks at(414) 425-8550 or 711 for Relay.

Summer Field Trips

In Milwaukee County Parks

http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/youth/nature-in-the-parkswww.county parks.com

Wehr Nature CenterNature in the Parks

9701 W. College AvenueFranklin, WI 53132

(414) 425-8550 711 for Relay

# of Children Fee In County Fee Out of County

1 -15 $50 $60

16 - 25 $85 $100

26 -35 $115 $140

36 - 45 $150 $180

46 - 55 $185 $220

56 - 65 $215 $260

66 - 75 $250 $300

•$50 deposit due at time of reservation•Balance due 2 weeks before the program date•No refunds less than 2 weeks prior to program•Payment will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee

Equipment fees extra as noted