Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm

The WNC Nature Center is open! Visitors will need to alter their typical route to accommodate for the loss of the Gashes Creek Bridge. Learn more at www.wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit.

Painting with the Animals – SOLD OUT!

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Sign the whole family up for a step-by-step instruction painting of one of our red pandas at the WNC Nature Center!

$15 – $20.00

Party for the Planet – Earth Day Planting Party

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

The WNC Nature Center invites you to join our efforts in maintaining a Certified Wildlife Garden where native wildlife can thrive!

Party for the Planet – Earth Day

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

You’re invited to celebrate Earth Day with the WNC Nature Center!

Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

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

Junior Wolf Howl – SOLD OUT

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Join us for an exciting, family-friendly night of learning about wild canines and howling with the wolves!

$20.00 – $30.00

Blood Drive at the WNC Nature Center

The Blood Connection will set up a mobile unit at the WNC Nature Center parking lot on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 3pm. Blood donors will get $40 in e-gift cards, plus a free guest pass to the Nature Center. As a bonus, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center will receive a $10 donation for each person who gives blood.