Programs
Trees Talk
Sharon's will focus on the importance of native plants in your yard and how your plantings assist in the survival of migrating birds. This talk will be based on her new book, "Planting Native to Attract Birds to Your Yard". Sharon's book will be available for purchase!!
November 21, 2017
All programs are held at the Wesselman Nature Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. Please note that the new start time for our programs is at 6 pm.
Long Distance Migrants and Global Change: Case Studies and Synthesis
September 17, 2019
Dr. Eric McCloud
Assistant Professor
Biology Department
University of Southern Indiana
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Dr. McCloud will address how climate change influences long distance migrants by presenting case studies and discussing changes in migratory behavior.
Disappearing Birds of the Midwest
October 15, 2019
Matt Williams
Director of Conservation Programs
Indiana Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
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Matt will talk about some of the bird species that are in decline across the Midwest. Information and photos from his new book, "Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest".
Improving Your Yard for Wildlife
November 19, 2019
Jeremy Ross
Local teacher and outdoorsman
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Jeremy will give advice and suggestions on what he has done and plans to do with his yard to make it a native-only habitat for wildlife throughout the seasons. He will be sharing photos and stories.
Pelagic Birding, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
December 17, 2019
Dr. Evan Speck
Retired anesthesiologist
As an avid birder, Dr. Speck will provide information on pelagic birding and share his experiences with birding off the shores of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Rewilding Southwest Indiana
January 21, 2020
Heath Hamilton
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
All programs are held at the Wesselman Nature Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. Please note that the new start time for our programs is at 6 pm.
Long Distance Migrants and Global Change: Case Studies and Synthesis
September 17, 2019
Dr. Eric McCloud
Assistant Professor
Biology Department
University of Southern Indiana
​
Dr. McCloud will address how climate change influences long distance migrants by presenting case studies and discussing changes in migratory behavior.
Disappearing Birds of the Midwest
October 15, 2019
Matt Williams
Director of Conservation Programs
Indiana Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
​
Matt will talk about some of the bird species that are in decline across the Midwest. Information and photos from his new book, "Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest".
Improving Your Yard for Wildlife
November 19, 2019
Jeremy Ross
Local teacher and outdoorsman
​
Jeremy will give advice and suggestions on what he has done and plans to do with his yard to make it a native-only habitat for wildlife throughout the seasons. He will be sharing photos and stories.
Pelagic Birding, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
December 17, 2019
Dr. Evan Speck
Retired anesthesiologist
As an avid birder, Dr. Speck will provide information on pelagic birding and share his experiences with birding off the shores of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Rewilding Southwest Indiana
January 21, 2020
Heath Hamilton
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
All programs are held at the Wesselman Nature Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. Please note that the new start time for our programs is at 6 pm.
Long Distance Migrants and Global Change: Case Studies and Synthesis
September 17, 2019
Dr. Eric McCloud
Assistant Professor
Biology Department
University of Southern Indiana
​
Dr. McCloud will address how climate change influences long distance migrants by presenting case studies and discussing changes in migratory behavior.
Disappearing Birds of the Midwest
October 15, 2019
Matt Williams
Director of Conservation Programs
Indiana Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
​
Matt will talk about some of the bird species that are in decline across the Midwest. Information and photos from his new book, "Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest".
Improving Your Yard for Wildlife
November 19, 2019
Jeremy Ross
Local teacher and outdoorsman
​
Jeremy will give advice and suggestions on what he has done and plans to do with his yard to make it a native-only habitat for wildlife throughout the seasons. He will be sharing photos and stories.
Pelagic Birding, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
December 17, 2019
Dr. Evan Speck
Retired anesthesiologist
As an avid birder, Dr. Speck will provide information on pelagic birding and share his experiences with birding off the shores of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Rewilding Southwest Indiana
January 21, 2020
Heath Hamilton
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
Friends of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
February 18, 2020
Nancy Gelaufen
President of the Friends for
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
How Birds Behave
March 17, 2020
Sharon Sorenson
Author and Conservationist
Spring Wildflowers of Audubon State Park
April 21, 2020
Lisa Hoffman
Parks Program Service Supervisor
J. J. Audubon State Park
Birding Sources on the Net
May 19, 2020
Brian Taylor
Evansville Audubon Member