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 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

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

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

All memberships are for 12 months. Memberships below the $1000 level will be considered sustaining gifts used to support the WW mission and operations.

Regular Memberships

  • Individual: $35

  • Student: $25 (calid with student ID)

  • Senior: $25 (age 55+)

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

  • Grandparent: $40
    includes all grandkids

  • 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 Memberships

  • 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.

*Sweetgum, Tulip, and Oak memberships are available as monthly recurring donations with a 12-month minimum commitment.