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Becoming a member of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center helps us to provide resources to support the high quality growth of the Nature Center (including new exhibits) and the Center’s efforts to educate the public about the natural history and ecology of the Southern Appalachians.
In addition to supporting the Friends, members receive many other benefits, including:
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Free admission for one year to the WNC Nature Center (excluding some special events & programs)
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Free or discounted admission for one year to 275 reciprocal zoos, aquariums (AZA) and science centers (ASTC Passport) nationwide* Click here to view lists of reciprocating facilities.
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50% Discount to the Health Adventure and the Colburn Earth Science Museum in Asheville
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Free admission to Hey Day, our fall family festival in October
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Discount and early sign up to WNC Nature Center Summer Camps
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Discount for onsite birthday parties
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Discount to offsite educational events (including elk trips and butterfly tagging
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Discount to Nature Center special events and on site educational programs
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10% discount at the WNC Nature Center’s gift shop
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Subscription to Wild News, the Friends quarterly Newsletter
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Invitation to the Friends Annual Meeting
*Other organizations may change their reciprocity policies at any time. We do not offer refunds due to changes in reciprocity by other organizations. To view lists of reciprocal facilities, click here.
Memberships are valid only for the named adults and children listed on the membership. Memberships are non-refundable.
Already a member and loving it? Give the gift of nature! Purchase a gift membership for friends, relatives, and colleagues. We’re happy to include a personalized gift message from you when we send them their membership package.