They're slithering! They're crawling! They're hopping! And . . .

They will be at Evansville’s Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve on the weekend of June 14–15! What are they? Over 150 reptiles and amphibians that will be on display during the annual Reptile Invasion, the largest reptile show in Southwestern Indiana.

During this exciting weekend, the Wesselman Woods Nature Center will be transformed into a wild serpentarium full of lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and salamanders of all sizes! Visitors will experience the thrill of up-close encounters with both native and exotic species while also learning why reptiles and amphibians are an important part of any ecosystem.

“These cold-blooded critters sometimes get a bad rap,” said Wesselman Nature Society Naturalist Scott Kramer. “For many, just seeing them in a safe learning environment is the beginning of that transformation from fear and aversion to intrigue and appreciation.”

See the WNS website for the event schedule and other information about Reptile Invasion.

A Family Music Festival
to Support Canoe Evansville

FREE ADMISSION!
Saturday, June 7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Several of Evansville’s best homegrown musicians will take to the stage for a day of free musical entertainment. Try paddling a canoe on the Garvin Park Lake or participate in the children’s environmental craft activities offered throughout the day. A great day of outdoor activities suitable for the whole family.

For more information, call 479-0771, ext. 100 or email Wesselman Nature Society Director Susan Haislip.

About Wesselman Nature Society

The Wesselman Nature Society is the 501c(3) not-for-profit organization responsible for the preservation, management, and daily operations of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, and Canoe Evansville. Your membership and donations help us continue to offer wonderful nature programs. Not a member? Become one today!

June 7
Recycle Saturday
at Old Wal Mart West

Registration for Summer Camp
is still underway (grades K–8).

June 12—August 7
Reading With Raptors Summer Book Club
(Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m.)
Registration required.



June 4
Butterfly Bedazzled Hike
(9 a.m.)

June 14
Wetland Wildflower Walk
(8:30 a.m.)



June 7
Pickin' on the Pigeon
Music Festival
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

June 8
Wildlife in the City
Canoe Program
(2 p.m.)

June 13 & 14
Moonlight Paddles!
(6:30 p.m.)

To learn more about
these and other upcoming events, please visit our
Events Calendar.