Kids explore beetles up close and make a craft beetle that flips.
Nature Nauts: Beetlemania at Wehr Nature Center is a delightful afternoon for young children and their guardians to explore the fascinating world of beetles. Designed for kids aged 4-6, this program offers a unique opportunity to see, touch, and learn about these common creatures. The hands-on activities include a beetle search and a creative craft session where kids make their own flipping beetle.
The Wehr Nature Center provides a perfect setting for this educational adventure. Located amidst beautiful natural surroundings, it's an ideal spot for families to connect with nature. Make sure to register online ahead of time, and consider joining the Friends of Wehr for discounted rates and parking benefits. It's a fun, educational outing that promises to engage and inspire young minds.
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Beetles swim, fly, and crawl everywhere and are one of the most common animals on Earth. NatureNauts will meet and touch a bunch o’ beetles, go on a beetle search, and make their own craft beetle that really flips. A program for 4-6-year-olds with an adult. Fee: $12 per person; $10 for Milwaukee County residents; $7 for Friends of Wehr (FOW) members; $5 parking fee applies for non-FOW members. Online registration is required two days prior to the program.
