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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Junior Wild Walk: A Junior Zookeeper Experience

May 23, 2026, 9:30AM
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…

Brews & Bears

June 12, 2026, 5:30PM
Join us for the 10th anniversary of our Brews & Bears fundraiser. Let’s make it the wildest celebration yet! – Popsicle enrichment for our black bears – Bear facts with BearWise…

Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour

June 20, 2026, 1:00PM
See the WNC Nature Center like never before – behind the scenes! During the tour, we’ll explore how we feed and care for our animals, experience an animal enrichment session, and have the opportunity…

Brews & Bears

July 10, 2026, 5:30PM
Join us for the 10th anniversary of our Brews & Bears fundraiser. Let’s make it the wildest celebration yet! – Popsicle enrichment for our black bears – Bear facts with BearWise…

Brews & Bears

August 14, 2026, 5:30PM
Join us for the 10th anniversary of our Brews & Bears fundraiser. Let’s make it the wildest celebration yet! – Popsicle enrichment for our black bears – Bear facts with BearWise…

Brews & Bears

September 11, 2026, 5:30PM
Join us for the 10th anniversary of our Brews & Bears fundraiser. Let’s make it the wildest celebration yet! – Popsicle enrichment for our black bears – Bear facts with BearWise…

Past Events

Heart of the Wild

March 8, 2026, 1:30PM
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…

EGG-stravaganza!

April 4, 2026, 10:00AM
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…