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Wandering Owl Wine and Bourbon Trail presented by Wesselman Nature Society
Saturday, October 17th 2009
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wesselman Woods Nature Center; $50 per person / $60 day of event
Inquiries? Call 812-479-0771 ext. 107
Presenting Sponsor: CBS44 WEVV
Media Sponsors: WIKY and WABX
Event Sponsors: Casino Aztar, Evansville Print Specialist, Piranha Mobile Shredding
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Member Only Event: Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.

Join WNIN and Wesselman Nature Society, PBS, and National Parks Conservation Association for an exclusive celebration of Ken Burns's new film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA, from New York City's Central Park.

A Film by Ken Burns; The National Parks: America's Best Idea

This special event features clips from the film, remarks from Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan and Peter Coyote, and musical performances by Eric Benet, Gavin DeGraw, Jose Feliciano, Carole King, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, and Peter Yarrow.


Trail Mix and Beverages will be served; bring your own camping chair.

Seating is limited, so reserve your space today!

Event to be held on
September 24, 2009 at 7 p.m.
at WNIN Studios
405 Carpenter Street
Evansville, Indiana

RSVP at www.wnin.org/wnin-events/national-parks-registration.html.

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Regional Sustainability Conference

Hosted by Wesselman Nature Society
and the Chamber of Comerce of Southwest Indiana

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Centre, Downtown Evansville

The sustainability movement is spreading across the globe. 
Attend the Regional Sustainability Conference and:

•  Explore sustainable practices.
•  Learn from practitioners.
•  Examine sustainability models.
•  Hear powerful presentations from national and global thought leaders.

Space is limited.  For reservations or more information, contact The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana at 812.425.8147, or visit www.ccswin.com.

Regional Sustainability Conference, Wednesday, October 28; The Centre, Downtown; click for more details.


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Upcoming Programs & Events

Don’t forget about the popular
Pioneer Days! (September 29—
October 2, . . . just around the corner)

Registration is required;
Call 479-0771 ext. 102.

A description of this special event
is located on page 7 of the
WNS Program Guide (PDF Download).


Date
Program/Event
Location
Time

Sept. 23

 Toddler Tales
Wesselman Woods
10 a.m.

Trails & Tales
Wesselman Woods
4 p.m.
 

Sept. 26

 Wildflower Walk
Howell Wetlands
8:30 a.m.

Raptor Show & Falconry Demonstration
Howell Wetlands
10 a.m.
 
Sept. 27 Wildlife in the City*
Pigeon Creek
2 p.m.
 

Sept. 30

 Toddler Tales
Wesselman Woods
10 a.m.

Trails & Tales
Wesselman Woods
4 p.m.
 
Oct. 3 Recycle Saturday
Old Wal-Mart West
8 a.m.-Noon

 

 Wildlife in the City*
Pigeon Creek
9 a.m.

Moonlight Paddle*
Hovey Lake
4 p.m.
       

Oct. 4

 Moonlight Paddle*
Blue Grass FWA
4 p.m.
  Nightlife Hike
Wesselman Woods
7 p.m.
 

Oct. 5 - 10

 WNS Fall Festival Booth!
Fall Festival

(Intersection of 11th & Franklin)  
 

*Pre-registration is required for all canoe trips.
Call 479-0771 to reserve your space today!

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Wesselman Nature Society
(812) 479-0771
551 N. Boeke Rd.
Evansville, IN 47711
info@wesselmannaturesociety.org