Reconnect with nature through yoga at Wesselman Woods! 🌿

Lining up with our 2025 Wilderness Weekends, Damien Burge will host a 45-minute session of yoga for FREE at 11:30 AM on the last Saturday of each month at Wesselman Woods.

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and let the towering trees inspire your practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this outdoor experience is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with the peaceful energy of the forest.

Bring your mat, and let’s flow together in nature’s sanctuary!

Some yoga sessions will be hosted indoors but, weather-permitting, sessions will be held outside. No RSVP is necessary but space may be limited.

After your session with Damien, you can hit the trails in the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States for a refreshing walk!

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra (EP) will return to Wesselman Woods for their New Traditions... tradition! On Sunday, May 18, bring your chairs or blankets out to enjoy a jazz performance by the Eykamp String Quartet.

They will perform outdoors at the Odonata Amphitheater (near the Nature Playscape) at 2 PM. This performance is FREE and open to the public.

We encourage guests to enter through the bike path in Wesselman Park for easier access to the event. Look for the directional signs!

In case of inclement weather, this outdoor event will be canceled. Follow EP and Wesselman Woods on Facebook for up-to-date information!

Reconnect with nature through yoga at Wesselman Woods! 🌿

Lining up with our 2025 Wilderness Weekends, Damien Burge will host a 45-minute session of yoga for FREE at 11:30 AM on the last Saturday of each month at Wesselman Woods.

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and let the towering trees inspire your practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this outdoor experience is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with the peaceful energy of the forest.

Bring your mat, and let’s flow together in nature’s sanctuary!

Some yoga sessions will be hosted indoors but, weather-permitting, sessions will be held outside. No RSVP is necessary but space may be limited.

After your session with Damien, you can hit the trails in the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States for a refreshing walk!

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

Earth Day at Wesselman Woods

Saturday, April 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Each year, Wesselman Woods celebrates Earth Day with a free community event centered around how individuals can make a difference in their personal lives and in the community at-large.

This multi-organization day celebrates nature and promotes sustainability, environmental, and ecological education.

Earth Day 2025 will take place at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center on Saturday, April 19 with free guided activities at tables from 10 AM to 2 PM

Wesselman Woods trails and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape will be available for free from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Local food trucks will be available outside of the gates of WW from 11 AM to 2 PM.

In 2025, over 25 organizations who are also passionate about the future of our planet will join us to enhance this celebration with their own activities and information.

Questions? Contact us at 812-479-0771 or via email.

Additional Activities Schedule*

• 10 a.m. – Guided Hikes

• 10:30 a.m. – Animal Encounter

• 11 a.m. – Storytime

• 11:30 a.m. – Guided Hikes and Storytime

• Noon – Animal Encounter

• 1 p.m. – Storytime

• 1:30 p.m. – Guided Hikes

• 2 p.m. – Animal Encounter

*activities may change or be cancelled based on weather

FOOD VENDORS

Food trucks will be available outside of the Wesselman Woods gates from 11 AM to 2 PM

• Uncle G’s Lemon Smashers

  • Shakeups, chicken bacon ranch subs, walking tacos, strombolis, chili dogs, hot dogs, chips

• Bluegrass BBQ & Southern Grill

  • Pulled pork, smoked sausage, grilled chicken, grilled burger, hot dogs, veggie burgers, mac and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad

• Taqueria del Valle

  • Tortas, quesadillas, papas, burritos, quesabirrias, tacos

• 3 Chicks Fudgery

  • Fudge, mini donuts, smoothies

• Tootie’s Kettle Crack

  •  Small-batch fresh made kettlecorn, caramel corn and gourmet popcorn

• Kingdom Grounds Coffee

• Espresso, tea, hot chocolate

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Find out more about our sponsors online: Window World • Methodist Temple UMC • Edward Jones  • Torian Insurance • Romain Subaru • Granted • Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation • Schnucks • Ancient Roots Native Nursery

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Maple League is for children ages 9-12, and meets the second Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Tulip League is for children ages 6-9, and meets the first Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

Reconnect with nature through yoga at Wesselman Woods! 🌿

Lining up with our 2025 Wilderness Weekends, Damien Burge will host a 45-minute session of yoga for FREE at 11:30 AM on the last Saturday of each month at Wesselman Woods.

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and let the towering trees inspire your practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this outdoor experience is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with the peaceful energy of the forest.

Bring your mat, and let’s flow together in nature’s sanctuary!

Some yoga sessions will be hosted indoors but, weather-permitting, sessions will be held outside. No RSVP is necessary but space may be limited.

After your session with Damien, you can hit the trails in the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States for a refreshing walk!

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Maple League is for children ages 9-12, and meets the second Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Tulip League is for children ages 6-9, and meets the first Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

See what it all boils down to at the 47th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival

Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025

Find out more about our sponsors online: Window World • Methodist Temple UMC • Edward Jones  • Romain Subaru • Prairie Farms • Green River Kiwanis Club • Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation • Joe Brewski Coffee • Schnucks • Torian Insurance • BFW | Marcum Engineering & Testing, Inc. •  Vanderburgh Community Foundation •  Ancient Roots Native Nursery

Our most enduring spring celebration gives our community the opportunity to enjoy fresh pancakes and Indiana syrup before wandering through the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. Learn about maple tapping and its history, the science of sap in our brand-new Sugar Shack, and how sap production is an important part of forest ecology!

Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage links, and your choice of unlimited coffee, orange juice, chocolate milk, or white milk! Extra sausage links can be purchased on the day of the event (2 for $1).

Compostable plates, cutlery and cups will be provided but, each year, we also offer a green incentive: Bring your own reusable cup, plate or fork and GET A FREE DAY PASS to Wesselman Woods and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape.

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time!*

Tickets will still be sold at the door but seating will be limited. Priority will be given to those with pre-purchased tickets.

• Adults (Ages 13+) $15 • Children (Ages 3-12) $10 • Under 3 gets in free

• Pancake Breakfast Time Slots: 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (noon)

Members receive $2 off each ticket! Check your email for the promo code or contact info@wesslemanwoods.org

Questions? Check out the FAQ below or email us at info@wesselmanwoods.org

Let's come together and celebrate the magical process of tapping sugar maples!

PLEASE NOTE:

• In order to serve everyone safely, we are implementing 45 minute time slots again this year. This gives us some time to clean and sanitize tables between guests.

• Wesselman Woods will be CLOSED on Friday, February 28, to prepare for the big event. We will only be open to the public during event hours on March 2-3 (7 AM to 1 PM) and all guests must pay event admission, whether they eat breakfast or not.

See what it all boils down to at the 47th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival

Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025

Find out more about our sponsors online: Window World • Methodist Temple UMC • Edward Jones  • Romain Subaru • Prairie Farms • Green River Kiwanis Club • Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation • Joe Brewski Coffee • Schnucks • Torian Insurance • BFW | Marcum Engineering & Testing, Inc. •  Vanderburgh Community Foundation •  Ancient Roots Native Nursery

Our most enduring spring celebration gives our community the opportunity to enjoy fresh pancakes and Indiana syrup before wandering through the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. Learn about maple tapping and its history, the science of sap in our brand-new Sugar Shack, and how sap production is an important part of forest ecology!

Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage links, and your choice of unlimited coffee, orange juice, chocolate milk, or white milk! Extra sausage links can be purchased on the day of the event (2 for $1).

Compostable plates, cutlery and cups will be provided but, each year, we also offer a green incentive: Bring your own reusable cup, plate or fork and GET A FREE DAY PASS to Wesselman Woods and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape.

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time!*

Tickets will still be sold at the door but seating will be limited. Priority will be given to those with pre-purchased tickets.

• Adults (Ages 13+) $15 • Children (Ages 3-12) $10 • Under 3 gets in free

• Pancake Breakfast Time Slots: 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (noon)

Members receive $2 off each ticket! Check your email for the promo code or contact info@wesslemanwoods.org

Questions? Check out the FAQ below or email us at info@wesselmanwoods.org

Let's come together and celebrate the magical process of tapping sugar maples!

PLEASE NOTE:

• In order to serve everyone safely, we are implementing 45 minute time slots again this year. This gives us some time to clean and sanitize tables between guests.

• Wesselman Woods will be CLOSED on Friday, February 28, to prepare for the big event. We will only be open to the public during event hours on March 2-3 (7 AM to 1 PM) and all guests must pay event admission, whether they eat breakfast or not.

Reconnect with nature through yoga at Wesselman Woods! 🌿

Lining up with our 2025 Wilderness Weekends, Damien Burge will host a 45-minute session of yoga for FREE at 11:30 AM on the last Saturday of each month at Wesselman Woods.

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and let the towering trees inspire your practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this outdoor experience is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with the peaceful energy of the forest.

Bring your mat, and let’s flow together in nature’s sanctuary!

Some yoga sessions will be hosted indoors but, weather-permitting, sessions will be held outside. No RSVP is necessary but space may be limited.

After your session with Damien, you can hit the trails in the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States for a refreshing walk!

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Maple League is for children ages 9-12, and meets the second Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Tulip League is for children ages 6-9, and meets the first Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

Reconnect with nature through yoga at Wesselman Woods! 🌿

Lining up with our 2025 Wilderness Weekends, Damien Burge will host a 45-minute session of yoga for FREE at 11 AM on the last Saturday of each month at Wesselman Woods.

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and let the towering trees inspire your practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this outdoor experience is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with the peaceful energy of the forest.

Bring your mat, and let’s flow together in nature’s sanctuary!

Some yoga sessions will be hosted indoors but, weather-permitting, sessions will be held outside. No RSVP is necessary but space may be limited.

After your session with Damien, you can hit the trails in the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States for a refreshing walk!

JFL Tulip League is for children ages 6-9, and meets the first Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.

JFL Maple League is for children ages 9-12, and meets the second Saturday of the month from September to April.

Register now to secure your spots!

Members receive a special discount. Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for the members-only link.

Junior Forest League (JFL) is a monthly program that focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers, and (most importantly) participate in fun team building activities and games.

The goal of the Junior Forest League is to ignite a mindset of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Each Saturday, we will focus on a new topic, incorporating animal encounters, guided hikes, citizen-science projects, and science projects/activities. We make specific adjustments to each session to match Indiana Academic Standards and Earth Charter principles.

Tailored to children ages 3 to 5, Little Eco-Scholars introduces early learners to environmental and ecological principles through exciting and thoughtful games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.

Our program, aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundation, is designed to build on imaginative skills through playing in the local ecosystem. Some of our problem-solving activity topics include invention, memory, new experiences, decision-making, empathy, and many more! We encourage parents/guardians to participate with their toddlers during this program.

• Program Age Range: Tailored to 3-5 year old children

• Dates: Fridays at 9 AM

• Program Cost: Free with paid admission to the Nature Center, free for members! Preregistration is requested.

Questions? Contact our Director of Environmental Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions.