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WNC Nature Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for “Gateway to the Southern Appalachians”
April 18, 2026
The WNC Nature Center marked a major milestone on Thursday, April 16, celebrating the completion of its Gateway to the Southern Appalachians project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event welcomed local officials, staff, supporters, and visitors…
More Than A Zoo: Eli Strull
October 24, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Kate Frost
September 25, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Dr. Marcia Vodicka
August 29, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Amy Cocanour
July 25, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Laura McCue
June 27, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: William Gay
May 29, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Chris Gentile
April 29, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
More Than A Zoo: Laura Pearson
March 26, 2025
More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year
Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
Honoring the Founding Mothers During Women’s History Month
March 25, 2025
The Friends of the WNC Nature Center hosted their inaugural Heart of the Wild luncheon on March 9, honoring the Nature Center’s history and a group of visionary women who played a pivotal role in transforming the Nature Center into the wildlife park…