Programs are the third Tuesday every other month beginning in September, as well as our annual June meeting for election of officers. Programs are at Wesselman Woods Nature Center at 6 PM Central Time. Free and open to the public.
Programs
Programs are the third Tuesday every other month beginning in September, as well as our annual June meeting for the election of officers. Programs are held at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center at 6 PM Central Time. Free and open to the public.
Programs 2025-2026
May 20, 2025
Wildlife Wonders
Bill Vieth
Nature Photographer
Bill will present a photo slideshow featuring birds of the Brazilian Pantanaal, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Don't miss the amazing photographs Bill will show.
Bill Vieth Photography
Calliope Hummingbird/Dan Pancamo/CC-By-sa/2.0/deed.en
Jewels of the Undergrowth
Sept 16, 2025
Kevin Weiner
"All Bugs Go To Kevin" Facebook
Did you know that the majority of animals on Earth have six or more legs? Prepare to have your perceptions transformed as we explore the fascinating life cycles, behaviors, and ecological significance of these often overlooked inhabitants of our plant--the arthropods! Have you ever stopped to consider the intricate dance between a bee and a flower, or the silent work of decomposers breaking down leaf litter? Come to see Kevin, of All Bugs Go to Kevin, as he takes you through his amazing photography, to learn more about these amazing creatures as he uncovers the crucial roles that insects, spiders, mites, millipedes and their kin play in pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, and as a vital food source for countless other animals (NO BUGS, NO BIRDS!)
(Bold?) Jumping Spider Photo: D. L. Batema
Planting Native Trees
Nov 18, 2025
Tom Guggenheim
Burr Oak Tree Service
New Harmony, IN
Our November program will be on trees and shrubs presented by Tom Guggenheim. Tom is owner of Burr Oak Tree Service in New Harmony with over 100 species available at his nursery, which are primarily native species. Tom offers a variety of forestry services and has developed a unique and patented growing system that results in higher survival rates. (https://buroak.net)
Photo: Burr Oak Tree Service Facebook Page
Endangered Beauty of the Midwest--Indiana's Barn Owl
Jan 20, 2026
Grace Lecuyer
Raptor Survey Coordinator
INDR, Division of Fish & Wildlife
Since the 1980's, the Indiana DNR has installed more than 300 nesting boxes in suitable barn owl habitat. The population of barn owls has been negatively affected by the loss of safe nesting habitat, but barn owl nesting boxes can be used as an alternative safe nesting site. Grace will be discussing the results of the 2022 statewide barn owl nest box surveys, an update on the population, as well as many fun facts about barn owls.
THIS WILL BE A ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION
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Photo: Joshua J. Cotton on Unsplash
Owls of the North
Mar 17, 2026
Richard and Sue Vernier
Birders & Photographers
Join Richard and Sue as they discuss their search for the elusive Great Gray Owl and other winter specialties in Northern Minnesota.
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NOTE: CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR THIS PRESENTATION Due to the salamander gate road closure at Wesselman Woods in March the program will be relocated to the Evansville Vanderburgh Central Public Library in Browning Events Room A
Photo: Dion Art
CC BY-SA 4.0