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Awaken your students to the wonders of nature! Come and explore the natural world in our outdoor classrooms. Let us make hands-on discovery the key to your student’s learning.

WNS programs teach environmental awareness and appreciation to lead students toward further investigations and environmental actions.



School Programs
Scout Programs
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts

Summer Day Camps

Birthdays

Educator Resources

 
School Programs


Our program mission is conservation through education. We strive to provide students with meaningful, enjoyable, outdoor learning experiences to instill in them a sense of belonging and responsibility.

To register for a program, follow the instructions listed on the back page of the Program Guide that can be downloaded from the link below.

Pricing for School Programs: $4.50 per student

Scout Programs

Wesselman Nature Society hosts workshops for Boy and Girl Scouts of all age levels within its programs and properties: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, and Canoe Evansville. Workshop activities are selected to meet badge, achievement, or elective requirements in a fun, unique way.  Scouts will experience the wonders of nature through hands-on discovery activities, trail exploration, animal encounters, games, crafts, and more in our woods, wetlands, and waterways.

The workshops offered by WNS are listed below. Workshop dates can be customized for a minimum of 10 scouts. Small scout troops may be able to join other troops interested in the same workshop. You may click on the link to the scout registration form below for more details (please call to inquire before mailing). Contact the scheduling Naturalist at (812) 479-0771 x103 for more information about scout programs.

Please note the following:
•Workshops cover all requirements to complete one or a combination of badges, achievements, or electives. WNS does not provide bead, badge, or pin awards. 
•A ratio of 1 adult leader for every 6 scouts are required.
•Scouts should come dressed for the weather, as some activities are outdoors.  In the case of inclement weather, indoor activities may be substituted.
• Wesselman Nature Society has guides that are badge certified for the canoe program.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Program Calendar & Registration Form (2 Pages)

   Workshops

    (Dates and Times are listed

     on the Registration Form)

      Daisies

  • Nature In Action

      Brownies

  • Animals
  • Plants
  • Earth Is Home
  • EcoExplorer
  • Water Water Everywhere
  • Watching Wildlife
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Senses
  • Earth Is Home
  • Evening








      Juniors

  • Wildlife
  • Earth Connections
  • Outdoor Surroundings
  • Outdoor Creativity
  • Water Fun
  • Small Craft
  • Evening
  • Overnight

      Seniors

  • All About Birds
  • Wildlife
  • Outdoor Survival
  • Paddle, Poll & Roll
   
Boy Scouts
 

Boy Scout Program Calendar & Registration Form

Workshops

    (Dates and Times are listed

     on the Registration Form)

      Tiger

  • Let's Go Outdoors
  • Animals
  • Plant a Seed
  • Feed Birds
  • Cleanup
  • Recycle
  • Conservation

     

      Wolves

  • Your Living World
  • Birds











      Bears

  • Sharing Your World
  • Nature Crafts

     
      Webelos

  • Forester
  • Naturalist
  • Outdoorsman Activity
  • Canoe Basics

   
Summer Day Camps
 

WNS offers unique summer experiences to get every child active outside!  Campers will get outside to explore, discover, imagine, and learn about the natural world around them. Get your children outside this summer, and give them lifelong memories that will foster an understanding, appreciation, and respect for their world. 

Visit our summer camp page for more information.

   
Birthdays  

Let your little one go wild on their birthday at Wesselman Woods! Our birthday party packages allow your child and their guests to enjoy the Nature Center and Preserve. Let us make all the arrangements and even clean up after the party!

Click here for more information on each package and pricing.

 

 
   
 

 

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