Here we have the Events Calender of Wesselman Nature Society for the month of June 2008:
June 2008
June 1 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (2 p.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 4 Butterfly Bedazzaled Hike (9 to 10 a.m.) at Howell Wetlands. Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? To find answers to these and other questions, join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwest Indiana Master Gardner and butterfly enthusiast. 1 hr. Free; donations accepted. Call 499-2952 for more information.
June 4 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. This nature story and craft class is for parents and children up to 5 years old. Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages. Free; donations accepted. No reservation required. Call 479-0771, ext 102 for more information.
June 7 Recycle Saturday! (8 a.m. to Noon) at old Wal-Mart West. Support Wesselman Nature Society by bringing us your recyclable materials. We are accepting cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed paper, aluminum cans, metal food cans, glass containers, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and household batteries. Call 479-0771, ext. 101 or 436-7800 for more information.
June 7 Pickin’ on the Pigeon Family Music Festival! (10 a.m. to
4 p.m.) at Garvin Park. Evansville’s best homegrown musicians will take to the stage for a day of musical entertainment. Try paddling a canoe on the Garvin Park Lake or participate in the children’s environmental craft activities offered throughout the day. A great day of outdoor activities suitable for the whole family. Free; donations accepted.
June 8 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (2 p.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 9—13 Summer Nature Camp! (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Nature Center at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Nature campers will enjoy mornings filled with themed, nature-related activities, most of which will take place in the Nature Center, inside the Preserve or within Wesselman Park. Afternoon activities will include daily off-site field trips for educational or recreational fun at various locations (such as Mesker Park Zoo, Howell Wetlands, the Children's Museum of Evansville, Swonder Ice Rink, etc.). Safe mode of travel to and from field trip sites provided. A mid-morning snack is provided, but it will be important for campers to eat a good breakfast before coming and pack a lunch each day as well. For children ages 8—12. $125. Call 479-0771, ext. 103 for more information or to register.
June 11 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. This nature story and craft class is for parents and children up to 5 years old. Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages. Free; donations accepted. No reservation required. Call 479-0771, ext 102 for more information.
June 12—August 7 Reading with Raptors Summer Book Club! (1 to
5 p.m.) Thursdays at the Nature Center, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. For ages 12—14, or entering grades 6—8. This program will combine literature and science concentrating on birds of prey as an underlying theme. A small group of teens will meet five times throughout the summer for an afternoon that is part book club, part science discovery and part volunteer service. Call 479-0771, ext. 100 to register or for more information.
June 13 Moonlight Paddle! (6:30 p.m.) at Bluegrass F&W Area. Join Canoe Evansville for a guided paddle under the full moon at this serene natural area north of the City. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 14 Moonlight Paddle! (6:30 p.m.) at Bluegrass F&W Area. Join Canoe Evansville for a guided paddle under the full moon at this serene natural area north of the City. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 14 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (9 a.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 14–15 Reptile Invasion! (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Nature Center at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Come to the Tri-State’s largest reptile show! Over 150 reptiles and amphibians from around the world will be on display: snakes of all sizes, turtles, lizards, alligators, frogs and salamanders! Programs offered throughout this event will teach more about native species, venomous snakes and other fabulous creatures. $4 adults; $3 ages 5 to 13; children age 4 and under are free. Call 479-0771, ext. 102 for more information.
June 14 Wetland Wildflower Hike (8:30 to 9:30 a.m.) at Howell Wetlands. Experience the sights and smells of wildflowers at Howell Wetlands on this guided tour. See a magnificent array of wildflowers, prairie grasses, and wildlife in the wetland, woodland and prairie…a quality show you can’t find anywhere else in the Evansville area. Ever seen a downy sunflower? A cardinal flower? Indian grass? Now is your chance. Join us! Led by Southwest Indiana Master Gardner/Southwest Indiana Master Naturalist Kate Lynch. Free; donations accepted. Call 499-2952 for more information.
June 15 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (2 p.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 18 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. This nature story and craft class is for parents and children up to 5 years old. Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages. Free; donations accepted. No reservation required. Call 479-0771, ext 102 for more information.
June 21 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (9 a.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 22 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (2 p.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 23—27 Summer Nature Camp! (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Nature Center at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Nature campers will enjoy mornings filled with themed, nature-related activities, most of which will take place in the Nature Center, inside the Preserve or within Wesselman Park. Afternoon activities will include daily off-site field trips for educational or recreational fun at various locations (such as Mesker Park Zoo, Howell Wetlands, the Children's Museum of Evansville, Swonder Ice Rink, etc.). Safe mode of travel to and from field trip sites provided. A mid-morning snack is provided, but it will be important for campers to eat a good breakfast before coming and pack a lunch each day as well. For children ages 8—12. $125. Call 479-0771, ext. 103 for more information or to register.
June 25 Toddler Tales! (10 a.m.) at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center. This nature story and craft class is for parents and children up to 5 years old. Interaction with nature is important in a child's early stages. Free; donations accepted. No reservation required. Call 479-0771, ext 102 for more information.
June 28 Butterfly Bedazzaled Hike (9 to 10 a.m.) at Howell Wetlands. Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? To find answers to these and other questions, join us! Led by Debbie Goedde, Southwest Indiana Master Gardner and butterfly enthusiast. Free; donations accepted. Call 499-2952 for more information.
June 28 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (9 a.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
June 29 Wildlife in the City Canoe Program! (2 p.m.) Join Canoe Evansville for an alternative look at Evansville, via Pigeon Creek. $15 per person. Call 812-479-0771, ext. 105 for registration information.
Source:http://www.wesselmannaturesociety.org/events/index.php
