These are the upcoming events for Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve until April 19th, 2008:
April 9 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. A nature based story time and craft for preschool aged children and their favorite adult. Free; donations accepted.
April 11 Groundbreaking for Howell Wetlands Education Center (3 p.m.) The Wesselman Nature Society is constructing a new Howell Wetlands Education Center in order to expand the educational opportunities at the wetlands. This project will begin as a basic structure providing a large classroom sheltered from the elements, sufficient restrooms, and storage for educational and property maintenance supplies. Please join the Wesselman Nature Society and Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel for the groundbreaking of this new facility!
April 12 Junior Girl Scouts: "Your Outdoor Surroundings" badge workshop (9 to 11 a.m.) at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Learn about outdoor careers, outdoor hobbies and games, conserving natural resources through "minimal impact" practices, and take a hike along the Nature Preserve trail system. $8 per girl, Max. 25. Call to register at 812-479-0771, ext 102.
April 16 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. A nature based storytime and craft for preschool aged children and their favorite adult. Free; donations accepted.
April 19 Celebrate Earth Day at Howell Wetlands! (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Howell Wetlands! Earth Day is a time to celebrate our natural treasures. Join us for a fun-filled day of family activities. There will be hikes, crafts, games, animal encounters, music and much, much more. Free. Click on the hyperlink above, or call 812-499-2952 for more information.
For more infomration about the Wesselman Nature Society and the organizations events, please visit their website by clicking here.
