Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is 200 acres of old grorth forest, prairie, field and pond. All kinds of wildlife can be found within the preserve.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | Grouds: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. & buildings: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. April thru September; Grounds & buildings 8 a.m |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $2 - $15 per child depending on program chosen |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 45, for mall call office |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Restrooms, handicap trail |
| Other Services Available: | Guided tours |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| X | Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | ||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| X | Books (on loan) | ||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Environmental educational classes and guided tours |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Sugarbush Festival in March; History Festival in May; Reptile Invasion in June; Haunted Hayrides in October |
| Site location: | 551 N Boeke Rd |
| Organization administering the site: | Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Society |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 551 N Boeke Rd Evansville, IN 47711 |
| Phone: | (812) 479-0771 |
| Fax: | (812) 479-7573 |
| Email: | wwnp@evansville.net |
| Web site: | http://www.wesselman.evansville.net |
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