Meet Our Staff - WNC Nature Center

Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm

The WNC Nature Center will reopen to the public on Monday, March 17. Visitors will need to alter their typical route to accommodate for the loss of the Gashes Creek Bridge. Learn more at www.wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit.

The Nature Center will open a week earlier for members on Monday, March 10. Become a member now at www.wildwnc.org/membership.

WNC Nature Center Leadership

Chris Gentile, Director
Erin Oldread, Animal Programs Curator
Jo Willoughby, Assistant Animal Curator
Beth Rhyne, Veterinarian
Eli Strull, Education & Guest Experience Curator
Jordan Rutherford, Guest Services Coordinator
Jeremy Trantham, Maintenance Curator

Friends Lead Staff

Kate Frost, Executive Director
Katie Lunsford-Wampler, Gift Shop
Cassie Payne, Outreach Education
Kerby Price, Gift Shop
Lynn Schoorl, Volunteers
Kristen Schweikert, Membership
Cindy Smith, Development
Vanessa Tsumura, Marketing & Events
Brian Wuertz, Outreach Education

Friends
Board of Directors

Sarah Thomas-Moore, President
Ellen Patrick, Vice President
Amy Cocanour, Secretary
Jonathan Thompson, Treasurer
Taylor Caulk, Member
Scott Farkas, Member
Dacia Harris, Member
Beth Lane, Member
Laura McCue, Member
Kat Moran, Member
David Rodgers, Member
Salley Williamson, Member
Kim Wood, Member

WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Getting Here

General Inquiries
828-259-8080
[email protected]

Friends of the
WNC Nature Center
PO Box 19151
Asheville, NC 28815
828-259-8092

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Open 361 Days a Year
Admissions
10:00am – 3:30pm
Park closes at 4:30pm

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