FACILITY RENTAL
Have a wild time and book your next special occasion at Wesselman Woods or Howell Wetlands!
For weddings: check out our Wedding Rental page.
For all other events:
Review our Rental Agreements to get an idea of what we expect from guests at each nature preserve:
Wesselman Woods Rental Agreement
Howell Wetlands Rental Agreement
Ready to book?
Contact our Business and Finance Administrator, Brittney Brothers via email or call 812-479-0771 to check availability.
We ask that all reservations are made at least 3 weeks in advance.
50% of your total rental fee must be collected and submitted with a signed Rental Agreement in order for the event to be secured on the Wesselman Woods calendar.
Any remaining rental fees must be paid, in full, seven days before the event.
We look forward to working with you to make your event successful, sustainable, and fun!
Book a company outing at the Nature Playscape!
Members receive a 10% discount!
RENT Wesselman Woods
Choose Wesselman Woods, nestled in the middle of Evansville, where you will find the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. Enjoy the backdrop of tulip trees, sugar maples, and spring wildflowers.
Events are held during normal working operations, from 9 AM – 5 PM*
INDOOR PARTY - $200
Held in the Toyota Large Classroom, located inside of the Nature Center
Address: 551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711
Large Classroom in the Nature Center
Private Party Room with 30-minutes of setup time beforehand.
3-hour maximum rental
Group size limit for the party room is 40 people.
Use of tables and chairs to arrange as you wish.
Please note: we do NOT allow balloons, glitter, rice, or confetti on our property or in our nature center, due to the threats they pose to wildlife.
SPECIAL ADD-ONS:
30-minute animal encounter - $55 (Available animal guests include a box turtle or snake. )
30-minute guided hike - $55
60-minute guided hike - $100
*Please note that all add-ons are dependent on staff and volunteer availability.
OUTDOOR PARTY - $100
3-hour maximum rental including time to set up and clean up.
Use of small covered outdoor shelter and picnic tables.
Access to the Nature Playscape.
Please note: we do NOT allow balloons, glitter, rice, or confetti on our property or in our nature center, due to the threats they pose to wildlife.
SPECIAL ADD-ONS:
30-minute animal encounter - $55 (Available animal guests include a box turtle or snake. )
30-minute guided hike - $55
60-minute guided hike - $100
*Please note that all add-ons are dependent on staff and volunteer availability.
Kids enjoying the grapevines in the Nature Playscape
RENT Howell Wetlands
Or go with Howell Wetlands, one of Indiana’s largest urban wetlands! The Howell Wetlands Conservation Station gives you a beautiful view of the prairie nestled inside of the oxbow lake. Enjoy over 35-acres of a variety of habitats, including a marsh, slough, and remnant river oxbow. Bald cypress trees tower over the wetlands – interspersed with oak and maple trees. Beavers have made Howell Wetlands their home – check out the number of lodges at Howell. Cranes, migrating birds, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and possums can all be spotted at Howell Wetlands.
HOWELL WETLANDS CONSERVATION STATION - $250
Address: 1400 S. Tekoppel Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712
Howell Wetlands Conservation Station
Private access to sheltered area during normal business hours.
Maximum occupancy is 75 people.
Use of tables and chairs to arrange as you wish.
Restroom area included in rental (April through October).
Please note: we do NOT allow balloons, glitter, rice, or confetti on our property or in our nature center, due to the threats they pose to wildlife.
SPECIAL ADD-ONS*
Appearance by our Wesselman Woods mascot Owlfred - $65
30-minute animal encounter - $65 (Available animal guests include a box turtle or snake. )
30-minute guided hike - $65
60-minute guided hike - $100
*Please note that all add-ons are dependent on staff and volunteer availability.