Date:  Friday, Oct. 24th & Saturday, Oct. 25th

Time:  5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost:  $7 per person; $25 per family (discount for max. 5 people); children 3 & under are free!

The Harvest Festival and Hayrides at Wesselman Woods will begin tomorrow evening and will feature seasonal activities such as hayrides, leaf rubbing, live animal encounters, holiday crafts, an autumn campfire, guided hikes, and more.

“This is a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy our colorful fall season in Evansville’s old growth forest,” said Wesselman Nature Society Executive Director Kim Meadors.

Wesselman Park will be closed to traffic during the event to ensure the safety of festival goers as they enjoy a hayride through the park and past Halloween-theme displays. Hayrides will stop at the entrance of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve where the Harvest Festival atmosphere will thrill the kids and offer a nostalgic and fun experience for parents as well. Meanwhile, hayrides will continually circle the park for those who just want to relax and soak up the autumn scenery, and delicious treats will also be available for purchase.

The Harvest Festival and Hayrides at Wesselman Woods is held on Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening. Admission is $7 per person/$25 per family (max. 5 people); children age 3 and under are free. Call 812.479.0771 for more information. Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of our changing season in this unique urban forest.

Wesselman Nature Society utilizes area woodlands, wetlands, and waterways as educational resources, outdoor classrooms, and learning laboratories for educators and students of Southwest Indiana and beyond. Through these opportunities, visitors and program participants may find a greater understanding and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources both inside and outside the boundaries of protected sites. The Wesselman Nature Society was founded in 1973 for the purpose of protecting the nearly 200 acre tract in Evansville, Indiana now known as Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Today this 501c (3) not-for-profit organization is responsible for the preservation, management, and daily operations of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, and Canoe Evansville. www.WesselmanNatureSociety.org