On-Site Program Registration

Bring your group to Wesselman Woods to explore, learn, and experience the richness of an urban old-growth forest.

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

  • Filling out the Group Registration Form does not guarantee your program request. Please wait for an email from the Director of Education for confirmation.

If you are interested in a guided program at Wesselman Woods, we can accommodate groups under 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 under 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 and Fridays during the spring semester, and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the fall semester.

  • 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.