Apply for a Sponsored Membership

Wesselman Woods is offering free membership packages to underrepresented individuals or families to promote equal access to nature.


This financial assistance program is made possible thanks to generous members of the community who donate to cover the membership fees.

Available Sponsored Membership Types:

Senior: (age 55+) (1) named adult
Individual: (1) named adult
Grandparent: (2) named adults + all grandchildren
Family: (2) named adults plus children within the same household; may include caregiver

Sponsored memberships have all of the same benefits as a typical membership, including:

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

  • 10% off merchandise

  • 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

Please note:

  • Availability of sponsored memberships is dependent on the kindness of people in the community. We will contact individuals or families based on need and on a first-come, first-served basis as sponsored memberships become available.

To get on our sponsored membership list, please fill out the information below.