Wehr Nature Center’s Adventure Program for Adults Brings Out the Inner Child

MILWAUKEE, WI — I Heart Winter, an outdoor adventure program for adults, will be presented by Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 11, from 3-5 p.m. Wehr Nature Center is located at 9701 W. College Ave., in Whitnall Park.

Featured activities include snowshoeing, winter tracking with a naturalist, and a winter obstacle-course team challenge. Snowshoes will be provided for the event for participants to explore the trails for signs of wildlife.

Participants will be literally, jumping through hoops in the Ridiculous Races obstacle-course challenge.

“We’re presenting seasonal adventure-programs for active adults. The programs offer the freedom to explore outdoor activities, to have a little friendly competition—by no means as strenuous as American Ninja Warrior challenges—and to socialize with old and new friends,” said Emily Brown, Wehr Naturalist. “We’ll even learn about a nature topic or two without really trying, and we’ll have fun gathering ‘round the fire pit for drinks and toasting marshmallows.”

Prizes for contest winners include sweet treats, passes to local night spots for Valentine’s Day, passes for free snowshoe rentals, and Friends of Wehr memberships.

Because the time relaxing around the fire pit includes both spiked and non-alcoholic versions of cider and hot cocoa, participants must be age 21 or older to attend the program.

Registration is suggested to guarantee admission to the program. Walk-ins are welcomed, as space allows. The admission fee of $20 ($15 for Friends of Wehr Members) includes all activities, snowshoe use during the program, snacks, and two drinks. Parking is $3 per carload.

To register or for more information, call Wehr at (414) 425-8550.