Explore the wonderful world of invertebrates at Wehr Nature Center’s Bug Day

Explore the wonderful world of invertebrates at Wehr Nature Center`s Bug Day

MILWAUKEE -- Are your kids curious about the natural world around them? Explore the wonderful world of invertebrates at Wehr Nature Center’s Bug Day celebration! That's where Carl spent the morning getting a preview.

Carl talk bug shows, bug hikes and more at Wehr Nature Center

Did you know you can eat bugs at the Wehr Nature Center?

Highlights include:

Join the “Bug Whisperer” for his high energy show (at 1:30 pm) “Who Wants to be an Entomologist?” You’ll love this hands on tour of the stranger-than-fiction world of insects and insect relatives! (Weather permitting)

Sample Creepy Crawly Cuisine Cooked by Chef Bill (yes, we will be cooking bugs)

Meet live cockroaches, walking sticks, and praying mantids in the live insect zoo.

Meet renowned Lepidopterist (Butterfly specialist) Phil Holzbauer and his exhibit featuring Butterflies from around the World.

Learn how to turn your back yard into a butterfly garden. Insect experts will be on hand to answer your bugging questions

Take your family on an insect discovery walk and catch some local arthropods.

Meet a Bed Bug Sniffing Dog. Cute and cuddly, but when it comes to bed bugs, its all business.

Bring the camera as Kids get to dress up as their favorite bug with Dr. Arthra Pod

Fee information:

$3 per person
$2 FOW members
$3 parking fee