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Meet Our New Development Manager

June 24, 2026
Meet our New Development Manager, Willow! Before joining us, Willow was the Development Associate for EcoForesters. They recently received a master’s degree in Environmental Resilience from UNC Asheville, where they also earned a B.S. in Biology. Ge…

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…