Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve

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Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a 240-acre nature preserve located in Evansville, Indiana. It is a National Natural Landmark and a State Nature Preserve owned by the City of Evansville and operated by the non-profit Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Society.

The preserve consists of over 190 acres of virigin bottomland hardwood forest complemented by an additional 50 acres of younger forest, field, and pond. The woods consist of Sweetgum, Sugar Maple, Tuliptree, Shumard Oak, and Green Ash throughout. It is the largest tract of virgin forest located inside any city limits in the United States. The oldest trees are over 400 years old.

Animal species include squirrels, racoons, gray foxes, coyote, and whitetail deer. The woods also serves as a refuge for a variety of woodpeckers and owls.

A Nature Center welcomes visitors with exhibits, events, wildlife observation areas, a library, and gift shop. The amphitheater near Odonata Pond may also be rented for outdoor activities.