Public Events

In this brand new program, we explore the ecology of our flagship southern Appalachia nocturnal species. 

This brand new program includes fun and educational crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal. Then we see the WNC Nature Center like never before- at night! 

This brand new program includes fun and educational crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal. Then we see the WNC Nature Center like never before- at night! 

See the WNC Nature Center like never before, behind the scenes! 

For Earth Day, Nature Center staff and volunteers will be transforming the Songbird Garden into a Certified Wildlife Garden for native wildlife to thrive!

Run wild with the WNC Nature Center while supporting the animals you love!

Endangered Species Day launches the WNC Nature Center’s ongoing partnership with ECO-CELL, an organization that recycles electronic devices to help protect crucial rainforest habitats. Starting May 20 through the end of the year, you can bring your old, broken, or bedazzled electronics to the Ticket Office at the Front Entrance of the WNC Nature Center and donate them to support conservation efforts.

The Nature Center will be hosting an educator training course run by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission!