FOCUS ON FLORA: There are many species of asters in bloom right now at
the Nature Center and in the local landscape. Pictured is the White Woods Aster;
also of note here are New England Asters, which bloom in shades from pink to
rich purple, and Heart-Leaved Asters, blooming in light lavender. Now that colder weather here, notice the centers of the flowers are red, no longer yellow. For more information, 
2009-2010 Academic Guide now available. Welcome to the WNC Nature Center
Mission statement:
The WNC Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals native to the southern Appalachian region. Our purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the natural environment of Western North Carolina through hands-on and sensory experiences.
WNC Nature Center strives hard to meet the needs of our adopted 'critters' and our community. Each year we welcome 100,000 visitors through our doors - of which 30,000 are school children attending the Nature Center in conjunction with their classroom curriculum.
Awesome! Come here a lot!
D.D. Asheville, NC
The Nature Center offers many exciting and worthwhile programs. During the summer we open our gates to children taking part in the Wild Weeks Summer Camp series which includes the Pee Wee Camp for pre-K families, Reptiles and Amphibians, Nature Ragners, Pioneer Living, and more. 
Also, educational programs such as Life of a Frog, Nature at Night, Locomotion, Wildlife Tour, Snakes &Turtles, "Cycles, Systems & Sunlight" all offer a multitude of learning opportunities about the rich heritage of the Southern Appalachian Region.
One of the better nature centers we have visited.
T&J Murray, KY
Additionally, the WNC Nature Center is one of only 32 facilities in the country participating in the Red Wolf re-introduction program.
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The Nature Center is going VIRAL!
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