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Wesselman Nature Society

The Wesselman Nature Society utilizes area woodlands, wetlands, and waterways as educational resources, outdoor classrooms, and learning laboratories for educators and students of Southwest Indiana and beyond. Through these opportunities, visitors and program participants may find a greater understanding and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources both inside and outside the boundaries of protected sites. The Wesselman Nature Society was founded in 1973 for the purpose of protecting the nearly 200 acre tract in Evansville, Indiana now known as Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Today this 501c (3) not-for-profit organization is responsible for the preservation, management, and daily operations of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, and Canoe Evansville.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a State Nature Preserve and National Natural Landmark managed by the Wesselman Nature Society. This old-growth lowland forest is one of the regions most densely tree and plant populations and is a crucial habitat for native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. A Nature Center on the western edge of the property offers hands on educational exhibits and a wildlife observation area. On-site programs are offered to school, civic, and scout groups throughout the year. No other city in the United States with a population exceeding 100,000 has within its corporate limits, a timber stand of such acreage and sylvan qualities.
http://wesselmannaturesociety.org/woods/index.php

Howell Wetlands

Howell Wetlands is a 35-acre urban wetland showcasing a diversity of wetland habitats including a marsh, a cypress slough, an oxbow channel, as well as the surrounding prairie and bottomland hardwood forest. Howell provides habitat for beaver, waterfowl and the rare green tree frog, among many others. Howell Wetlands is owned by the City of Evansville and managed by the Wesselman Nature Society.
www.WesselmanNatureSociety.org/wetlands/index.php

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