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WILD SIDE

SUPPORT OUR MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE TODAY!

The Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center's mission is to create awareness and provide financial resources, through fundraising and events, in support of the Nature Center - Asheville's Wildlife Park.

SEE OUR

WILD SIDE

SUPPORT OUR MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE TODAY!

The Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center's mission is to create awareness and provide financial resources, through fundraising and events, in support of the Nature Center - Asheville's Wildlife Park.
EDUCATE

CONSERVE

HELPING OUR MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE!

From our red wolf survival program to our rainwater catchment system, the WNC Nature Center is leading by example when it comes to conservation. These conservation programs are cornerstone to our mission to connect people with the rich biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

EDUCATE

CONSERVE

HELPING OUR MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE

From our red wolf survival program to our rainwater catchment system, the WNC Nature Center is leading by example when it comes to conservation. These conservation programs are cornerstone to our mission to connect people with the rich biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
2020

VISION

A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Highlighting the unique wildlife of the Southern Appalachian region both past and present, the Nature Center will become a true gateway to the incredible world of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

2020

VISION

A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Highlighting the unique wildlife of the Southern Appalachian region both past and present, the Nature Center will become a true gateway to the incredible world of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

WILD WALK: August 2017

August 12 @ 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm

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Highland Brewing

Highland Brewing

Festiva Hospitality Group

Festiva Hospitality Group

Carolina Alliance Group

Biltmore

Biltmore

Asheville Parks and Recreation

Asheville Parks and Recreation

White Oak Financial Management

Rock 105.1

Rock 105.1

New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium Brewing

Dig Local

Dig Local

Brick Street

Brick Street

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Alternative Spring Break with the WNC Nature Center

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Ecology Project International and the WNC Nature Center present a 9-day study abroad, marine biology and wildlife research expedition in Mexico! Friday March 30 – Saturday April 7, 2018 in Baja California Sur, Mexico Middle & [...]

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