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August 2010 |
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| Saturday, August 28 | |||||||||
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Certified Backyard Habitat Wildlife Seminar | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Oaklyn Library | ||||||||
Make the most of your backyard, for you and your wildlife. Enhance its natural features and create a certified backyard wildlife habitat! Whether you are in an urban or rural setting, you can improve the habitat for wildlife and enjoy nature’s visitors. This introductory class will teach the basic elements and techniques for attracting wildlife, what wildlife you can expect to see, and how to get your backyard certified as wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation! Below are this session's topics.
The National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Haitat program is hosted locally by Wesselman Nature Society. |
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| Cost: | $15/person for nonmembers, $10/person for WNS members | ||||||||
| Registration required. Space is limited. | |||||||||
| Sunday, August 29 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required. Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information. | |||||||||
| Tuesday, August 31 | |||||||||
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Flutterby Hike | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? Find out more....join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist and butterfly enthusiast. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
September 2010 |
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| Wednesday, September 1 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 4 | |||||||||
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Wildflower Walk | ||||||||
| When: | 8:30 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and smells of wildflowers at Howell Wetlands on this guided tour. See a magnificent array of wildflowers, prairie grasses, and wildlife in the wetland, woodland and prairie...a quality show you can't find anywhere else in the Evansville area. Led by Kate Lynch, SW IN Master Gardener, and SW IN Master Naturalist. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 4 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required. Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 8 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 11 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Old Walmart West | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Sunday, September 12 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required. Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information. | |||||||||
| Sunday, September 12 | |||||||||
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Flutterby Hike | ||||||||
| When: | 1 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? Find out more....join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist and butterfly enthusiast. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 15 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 18 | |||||||||
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Wildflower Walk | ||||||||
| When: | 8:30 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and smells of wildflowers at Howell Wetlands on this guided tour. See a magnificent array of wildflowers, prairie grasses, and wildlife in the wetland, woodland and prairie...a quality show you can't find anywhere else in the Evansville area. Led by Kate Lynch, SW IN Master Gardener, and SW IN Master Naturalist. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 18 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 22 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Friday, September 24 | |||||||||
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Moonlight Paddles | ||||||||
| When: | 5 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area | ||||||||
Spend the evening on a guided canoe trip under the full moon at the serene Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area just north of Evansville. Wesselman Nature Society's Canoe Evansville program offers guided, safe passage canoe trips on area waterways as trained guides provide meaningful, enjoyable outdoor learning experiences. Participants are educated about the wildlife that live in these habitats and instructed on how to safely enjoy our waterways. |
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| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 25 | |||||||||
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Moonlight Paddles | ||||||||
| When: | 5 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Hovey Lake | ||||||||
| Spend the evening on a guided canoe trip under the full moon amidst the cypress forest at Hovey Lake (just south of Mt. Vernon, IN).
Wesselman Nature Society's Canoe Evansville program offers guided, safe passage canoe trips on area waterways as trained guides provide meaningful, enjoyable outdoor learning experiences. Participants are educated about the wildlife that live in these habitats and instructed on how to safely enjoy our waterways. |
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| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Saturday, September 25 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Evansville Day School | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Sunday, September 26 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 28 - October 1 | |||||||||
| Pioneer Days | |||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | To Be Announced | ||||||||
| Travel back in time to get a glimpse of what pioneer life was like in early Indiana with period demonstrations, talks, and hands-on activities. Students rotate to various stations to experience frontier living, pioneer toys, pioneer weapons, agricultural tools, hike in natural landscape, pioneer travel, edible plants, sheep shearing, live animals, and much more. The excitement lasts 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a break for lunch. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $5/child | ||||||||
| Registration required; call 479-0771 ext. 103 | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 29 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Wednesday, September 29 | |||||||||
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Flutterby Hike | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? Find out more....join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist and butterfly enthusiast. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
October 2010 |
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| Saturday, October 2 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Old Walmart West | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Saturday, October 2 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Wednesday, October 6 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Sunday, October 10 | |||||||||
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Flutterby Hike | ||||||||
| When: | 1 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Howell Wetlands | ||||||||
Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? Find out more....join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist and butterfly enthusiast. |
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| Cost: | Free; donations accepted | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Sunday, October 10 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Wednesday, October 13 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Saturday, October 16 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Saturday, October 16 | |||||||||
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Wandering Owl Wine Trail | ||||||||
| When: | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | To Be Announced | ||||||||
| Join WNS this fall for a signature “earthy” gala, the Wandering Owl Wine Trail at southwestern Indiana’s most beautiful fall destination. Spend a casual evening in Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve as we stroll along the trails between the Nature Center and Odonata Pond, stopping along the way to taste fine wines. Add great food and a charming atmosphere to the mix, and this is the perfect autumn celebration! |
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| Saturday, October 16 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | 4-H Center | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Wednesday, October 20 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required | |||||||||
| Friday, October 22 | |||||||||
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Moonlight Paddles | ||||||||
| When: | 4 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area | ||||||||
Spend the evening on a guided canoe trip under the full moon at the serene Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area just north of Evansville. Wesselman Nature Society's Canoe Evansville program offers guided, safe passage canoe trips on area waterways as trained guides provide meaningful, enjoyable outdoor learning experiences. Participants are educated about the wildlife that live in these habitats and instructed on how to safely enjoy our waterways. |
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| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Friday, October 22 & Saturday, October 23 | |||||||||
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Harvest Festival & Hayrides at Wesselman Woods | ||||||||
| When: | 5 to 9 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve | ||||||||
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is the place to be this fall for seasonal family fun! On October 22nd and 23rd (Friday & Saturday) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wesselman Nature Society is hosting Harvest Festival and Hayrides at Wesselman Woods. This one of a kind family festival features seasonal activities such as leaf rubbing, live animal encounters, Halloween themed crafts, night hikes, and much more. Families will also have the chance to gather around a campfire and listen to live acoustic music. This event is a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the high point of the colorful fall season in Evansville’s old growth forest. Wesselman Park will be closed to traffic during the event, while festival goers enjoy a hayride past lighted, Halloween-themed displays. The hayride will make a stop at the entrance to Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve where visitors can enter the Nature Center. Here they will find an atmosphere that will excite children and offer a nostalgic and fun experience for parents as well. Hayrides will continue to circle to park for those who want to relax and soak up the autumn scenery while snacking on some of the tasty treats that will available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to help support the educational and nature related programs Wesselman Nature Society provides throughout the year. |
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| Cost: | $7 per person; $25 per family (max. 5 people); children 3 and under are free! | ||||||||
| No advance ticket sales; admission is paid at the event. | |||||||||
| Saturday, October 23 | |||||||||
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Moonlight Paddles | ||||||||
| When: | 4 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area | ||||||||
Spend the evening on a guided canoe trip under the full moon at the serene Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area just north of Evansville. Wesselman Nature Society's Canoe Evansville program offers guided, safe passage canoe trips on area waterways as trained guides provide meaningful, enjoyable outdoor learning experiences. Participants are educated about the wildlife that live in these habitats and instructed on how to safely enjoy our waterways. |
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| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Sunday, October 24 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 2 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
| Wednesday, October 27 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, October 30 | |||||||||
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Wildlife in the City Paddle | ||||||||
| When: | 9 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Trips leave from Wesselman Woods Nature Center and last an average of 3 hours | ||||||||
| Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. This safe-passage canoe trip takes you along the Pigeon Creek Greenway passage and into the heart of the city of Evansville. Learn about the geology, ecology, and the environmental implications of city water trails. Relax on this 5-mile trip, and find out how the Pigeon Creek corridor is an oasis of wildlife hidden to the public eye. Guided trips are offered throughout the season for ages 7 and up. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $15 per person | ||||||||
| Pre-registration required Call 479-0771 ext. 105 for more information | |||||||||
November 2010 |
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| Wednesday, November 3 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, November 6 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Old Walmart West | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, November 10 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, November 17 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, November 20 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Evansville Day School | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, Novemeber 24 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
December 2010 |
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| Wednesday, December 1 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Saturday, December 4 | |||||||||
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Recycle Saturday | ||||||||
| When: | 8 a.m. to Noon | ||||||||
| Where: | Old Walmart West | ||||||||
| Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771 or 436-7800 for more information. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer with us, we could use your help during these recycling events. Call 479-0771, ext. 100. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, December 8 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, December 11 | |||||||||
| Reindeer Games w/Santa | |||||||||
| When: | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | To Be Announced | ||||||||
| Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., for a visit with Santa's buddy Wes (our raccoon mascot in Santa attire), and join in the reindeer games with holiday-themed crafts and activities. The kiddos will go on a Reindeer Riddles scavenger hunt, try their hand at the reindeer ring toss, make holiday crafts, cozy up for a Christmas story, get their picture taken with Santa Wes, and more. Reindeer Games with Santa Wes is for children of all ages and their parents too. | |||||||||
| Cost: | $4 per child | ||||||||
| Please call to register. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, December 15 | |||||||||
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Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
| Wednesday, December 22 | |||||||||
|
Toddler Tales | ||||||||
| When: | 10 a.m. | ||||||||
| Where: | Wesselman Park Shelter House (across from the Par 3 golf course) | ||||||||
| Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. | |||||||||
| Cost: | Free; donations accepted. | ||||||||
| No registration required. | |||||||||
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