Group Programs

***The Education Team is fully booked for Spring and Summer 2025.

ON-SITE GROUP PROGRAMS

Wesselman Woods is a busy place. Please make your program reservation at least three months in advance for the best chance at securing your desired program date.

If you are interested in a guided program at Wesselman Woods, we can accommodate groups up to 100 participants. If your group is larger than 100 participants, please email the Director of Education for guidance.

If you are interested in a guided program at Howell Wetlands, we can accommodate groups up to 75 participants. If your group is larger than 75 participants, you must split the group up into a two-day program or consider a self-guided experience. 

  • Program days are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

  • Each participant (students and adult chaperones) during the program is $6. There is a limit of one chaperone for every ten students. Teachers and bus drivers are free.

  • Title I schools are eligible for a sponsorship. Visit our Classroom Sponsorship page for more information!

  • Wesselman Woods will invoice your group after the program to ensure accurate billing based on the number of participants present on the day of your visit. We do not provide invoices in advance.

Due to the outdoor nature of our programming and limited indoor space, Wesselman Woods reserves the right to cancel field trips in the event of inclement weather.

Our staff will assess the forecast from [Weather.com / National Weather Service] and make a decision by 2:00 PM the day before your scheduled trip. Field trips will be canceled if any of the following conditions are forecasted during program hours:

  • 70% or greater chance of rain

  • Windchill of 32°F or below

  • Sustained winds over 30 mph

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and aim to provide the highest quality experience for your students.

Questions? Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org.

OFF-SITE GROUP PROGRAMS

For an off-site program, please make your reservation at least two months in advance for the best chance at securing your desired program date. Off-site programs can include animal encounters, biofact exploration, and/or guided activities. Programs can last from thirty minutes to two hours depending on the number of classrooms or participants.

Off-Site pricing:

$100 for 30-45 minutes

$150 for 1 hour

$175 for 1.5 hours

$200 for 2 hours

*Usually each classroom averages 30 minutes for an animal encounter, exploration, and/or guided activity.

If your school/group is located outside of Vanderburgh or Warrick County, there is an additional fee for travel time and gas. We will add a $30 fee for outreach requests in Posey and Henderson County. We will add a $45 fee for outreach requests in Gibson and Spencer county.

Wesselman Woods will invoice your group after the program to ensure accurate billing based on the number of participants present on the day of your visit. We do not provide invoices in advance.

Title I schools are eligible for a sponsorship. Visit our Classroom Sponsorship page for more information!

Questions? Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwoods.org.

Self-Guided Field Trip

Planning a visit to Wesselman Woods with your group, organization, or class?

If our educational programs are fully booked, don’t worry! Wesselman Woods welcomes self-guided field trips. A self-guided visit allows your group to explore the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape at your own pace. We also have activity sheets available at the front desk, offering engaging exploration of topics related to the local ecosystem.

Don’t forget to bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen during the warmer months.

Pricing for self-guided field trips is the same as our general admission rates:

  • Adults - $5

  • Children (ages 3 -12) - $3

  • Children under 3 are free.

Questions? Email Payton Broshears at payton@wesselmanwood.org.