One of our primary objectives here at the WNC Nature Center is to provide both children and adults with the opportunity to interact with and learn more about animals and plants in our environment, thereby increasing their appreciation and understanding of nature.

More than 30,000 school age children attend the Nature Center during the year as part of their educational program. See our Naturalist's Notes which have been written specifically for students and educators to supplement their classroom experiences.

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E.S.  Hendersonville,  NC

During the summer, we have an exciting Summer Camp program in addition to our Junior Naturalist Program and recurring events such as the Wolf Howl and Elk Trips. Watch our calendar for these events and join us for an adventure for the whole family!

 Catch an "Animal Moment"

Stop by the Nature Center at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily for a special "Animal Moment." These interactive, staff-led programs allow visitors to experience an animal enrichment activity and ask our staff questions about the animals. The activities and animals change constantly, but include things like peanut butter spread inside of cardboard tubes, fruit frozen inside blocks of ice and food inside of a pumpkin or squash for the otter.