Upcoming Events
Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve and help save lives! The Blood Connection mobile unit will be at the WNC Nature Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Look for their bus in the Bear Lot, just before the main…
Brews & Bears
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…
Watercolor Garden Art Class
Gardens and meadows are saturated with color, and native plants are buzzing with pollinators. We’ll capture the beauty of the season in this beginner, step-by-step watercolor tutorial with a…
Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Join us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is included with general admission and celebrates the pollinators that keep our…
Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour
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
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…
Jr. Wild Walk: A Junior Zookeeper Experience
Embark on a wild adventure! During this immersive experience, kids will meet an animal ambassador and step into the shoes of our keepers to learn how they care for the animals.
This program is for…
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…
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…