Become A Member

Help us keep the legacy of this old-growth forest alive.

Wesselman Woods invites you to become a partner in conservation in the greater Evansville, Indiana area. Your valuable support enables us to protect acres of unique wildlife habitat and educate visitors as to the importance of these natural treasures.

Although our properties are owned by the City of Evansville, Wesselman Woods is responsible for generating nearly 80% of all operational and programming funds. This is only possible through the support of the hundreds of caring people who become members. Won’t you join us?

ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE

Membership benefits are intentionally kept to a minimum so more of your donation will support our mission.

• Free admission to Wesselman Woods Nature Center, Preserve, Nature Playscape, and Howell Wetlands

• 10% off merchandise

• Discounts on facility rental

• Old-Growth Gazette email newsletter delivered to your inbox

• Exclusive “Wesselman Woods Member” sticker

• Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Membership Privileges at nature centers across the United States

  • Find out which nature centers have discounts on admission and merchandise.

• Discounts and early access for our annual events, classes, and camps

All regular memberships are for 12 months. Membership purchaser must be present at entry. Memberships below the $1000 level will be considered sustaining gifts used to support the WW mission and operations.

Regular Membership Levels: USE THE FORM BELOW!

• Individual: $35

• Student: $25 (valid with student ID)

• Senior: $25 (age 55+)

• Family: $50
  all reside in the same household; may include nanny or caregiver

• Grandparent: $40
  includes two adults + all grandchildren

Gift Memberships & Sponsoring Families

• Gift A Membership to a friend or family member for special occasions!

• Sponsor a Family Membership for an Underrepresented Family: $50 
  (To do so, please visit our separate donation page.)

WW receives names of interested families from local partners and WW will pair the family with the membership.

Champion Membership Levels

• Sweetgum: $120
  all regular membership benefits plus four free guest passes per year

• Tulip: $300
  all Sweetgum benefits plus a guided hike with one of our directors

• Oak: $600
  all Tulip benefits plus a private animal encounter

• Maple Sugarbush: $1000
  This is a lifetime membership. Maple Sugarbush members receive all Oak benefits plus a boardwalk plank on our trails and behind the scenes tour of WW. This donation may be designated to a specific area of Wesselman Woods.

*Monthly payment plans for Sweetgum, Tulip, and Oak memberships are available with a 12-month minimum commitment.