Upcoming Events
EGG-stravaganza!
Bring some-bunny special to the Nature Center on Saturday, April 4!
Kids can hop into our egg scavenger hunt. Once you’ve cracked the clues, bring your completed sheet to the Membership Office for a…
Grand Opening Gateway to Southern Appalachians
Come celebrate the grand opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians!
Join us Thursday, April 16, from 1–2 p.m. as we officially cut the ribbon with city officials and Nature Center staff.…
Junior Wild Walk: A Junior Zookeeper Experience
Embark on a wild adventure! Kids will meet an animal ambassador and step into the shoes of our animal keepers to learn how we take care of the animals.
This program is for children ages 5-12. An…
Wild Seasons Art Class
Spring is stirring in the rivers of the Southern Appalachians! Our sketching focus is on the American river otter in Wild Seasons: Ripples & River Otters. Obi-Wan and Anakin will be our models…
Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour
See the WNC Nature Center like never before – behind the scenes! During this intimate tour, we’ll explore how we feed and care for our animals, experience an animal enrichment session, and learn…
Junior Wild Walk: A Junior Zookeeper Experience
Embark on a wild adventure! Kids will meet an animal ambassador and step into the shoes of our animal keepers to learn how we take care of the animals.
This program is for children ages 5-12. An…
Past Events
Heart of the Wild
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Join us for a special luncheon honoring the late Tony and Allison Amatangelo, whose generosity made the newly completed Gateway to the Southern Appalachians and pollinator…