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Also, Don't Forget About

Trails & Tales

Toddler Tales was revamped and launched in October 2012 as Trails & Tales, a seasonal 6-week series for children ages 2 - 5. The program was redesigned to incorporate  more outdoor experiences, more hands-on interaction with nature and natural items, more diverse activities, all revolving around a seasonal theme for the duration of each series. 

Trails & Tales will be conducted as a six week series. Pre-enrollment is required and space is limited to 20 children per class. Each series is $15 per child for WNS Members, or $20 per child for non-members.  

Trails & Tales will be offered for a single day in between each series for families who wish to sample it before enrolling in a series. Pre-enrollment is NOT required for single day sessions, but space is limited to the first 20 children who sign in.

Trails & Tales Single Day Samplers
June 7, 10 - 11 a.m.

Trails & Tales Spring Series "Gone Buggy"
Fridays, June 21 - August 2, 10 - 11 a.m. (No class July 5)

WNS will also be partnering with 4C of Southern Indiana to offer:
Play & Learn Goes Wild at Wesselman Woods. 

June 10-14, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 mo. – 5 years
Cost: FREE
No preregistration is required.
Contact 4C for more information: 812-463-3184 or visit www.child-care.org

Registration Form for Trails & Tales (PDF Download)

Download a Flyer (Download)

Check the calendar listings

(WNS Events Calendar)

for detailed descriptions for these

and other upcoming programs

and events.

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Donate Now

We have included a DonateNow button feature to our website in order to simplify the donation process. With this button, visitors to our website may donate instantly! This tool offers both a safe and easy option for supporters to contribute to our work.

The Wesselman Nature Society invites you to become a member of our organization by donating at one of our membership levels. As a member of our organization, you will receive the following:

• Reduced admission to programs and events offered at Wesselman Woods, Howell Wetlands and with Canoe Evansville.
  
• A copy of the Society Newsletter, The Old Growth Gazette, mailed to your home or emailed to you quarterly.
  
• A 10% discount at the Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Gift Shop.
  
• Invitations to special member-only events throughout the year.

The DonateNow feature is made possible through Groundspring.org, a nonprofit Internet foundation created by the Tides Foundation. All donations are processed by Groundspring.org, utilizing the newest secure technology developed for e-commerce to ensure that a donor's information is kept private and secure.

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Click HERE to read the 2012 Annual Member's Letter from Executive Director John Foster. Click HERE to download the contribution form.

Wesselman Nature Society is the parent organization of following three area properties/programs: