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MON · JUN 22 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
06·22

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 craft glowing fireflies and learn their secrets at Wehr Nature Center.

Part I

The details

About this event

Explore the enchanting world of fireflies with your little ones at Wehr Nature Center. This engaging program is designed for children aged 4-6, offering a unique opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures. Kids will enjoy crafting their own glow-in-the-dark firefly to take home, making it a memorable experience.

The event requires online registration, so be sure to secure your spot in advance. It's a great way to introduce young children to nature and spark their curiosity about the natural world. Don't forget about the parking fee if you're not a member of the Friends of Wehr.

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
Outdoorsy
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Parents or guardians with young children (ages 4-6), possibly grandparents, and nature enthusiasts looking for family-oriented activities.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA memory

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.

Quiet expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

You'll leave with

A thing you made
A memory

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