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SUN · JUN 21 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Nature Nauts: Flickering Fireflies

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
$5–$12 · 4–6 · Tickets
Families with Young Kids
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Kids create a glowing craft firefly while learning about these magical insects.

Part I

The details

About this event

Introduce your young ones to the enchanting world of fireflies at Wehr Nature Center's Nature Nauts program. Designed for children aged 4-6, this engaging session combines education with creativity. Kids will learn about the fascinating life of fireflies and get to make a glowing craft to take home.

The program is a delightful way for children to connect with nature and understand the science behind these luminous insects. With a focus on interactive learning, it's a great opportunity for kids to explore and have fun in a supportive environment. Remember to register online ahead of time and enjoy a summer day filled with discovery.

From the organizer

Discover the secrets of fireflies and how they light up our summer nights. NatureNauts will make and take home a craft firefly that glows in the dark.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Fee: $12 per person; $10 for Milwaukee County residents; $7 for Friends of Wehr members; $5 parking fee for non-members.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
Family ChaosDiyChill
Maker
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Parents or guardians with children aged 4-6, likely a mix of local families and community members interested in nature and educational activities.

How the Room Feels

Low lightQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A thing you made

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Low lightQuiet expected

You'll leave with

A thing you made

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