You may include a short message if this is a Gift. Call the Friends office if you are ordering multiple gifts (828) 298-5600 ext. 308.

                                                                     
Black Bears (gifts of $2,500 or more annually): the largest animal in the Appalachian Mountains with a generous sized heart to match. Common in the dense woods, but hard to find because of their secretive nature.

Red Foxes (gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 annually): Beautiful and speedy, red foxes are clever at recognizing and adapting to all opportunities and environments.

Raccoons (gifts of $500 - $999 annually): With their acute sense of smell, above average intelligence and keen hearing and sight, bandit faced raccoons problem solve very well.

Great Horned Owls (gifts of $250 - $499): The largest of this region's native owls, great horned owls see their environment from every possible angle because of their flexible neck and extraordinary vision

River Otter ($200-249): At home both on land and in water, river otter mothers use play to teach their young the skills they need to live in the wild. Because otters spend so much time at play, gifts at this level will be dedicated to creating and maintaining children’s play areas at the Center.

King Snake ($100-$199): attractive and a welcome defender against more harmful woodland reptiles. We want lots of these snakes to be around!

North American Monarch Butterfly (up to $99): Brightly colored and patterned, these amazing butterflies journey thousands of miles each year to find a suitable habitat. Your gift at this level helps make the Nature Center one of those butterfly friendly places.

Little Cubs program (gifts of $5-$15 from those 10 and under): The Little Cubs program is designed for children to be able to give to the animals of the Nature Center in pint sized amounts. With their generous gifts, children can learn about the power of giving and help the Nature Center animals, too!

CAPITAL DONOR LEVEL:

These generous donors made contributions to specific facilities and programs at the Nature Center. Call ahead to Sarah Oram at the Friends office, 298-5600 ext. 308 to learn more about our capital facility needs. You may also e-mail to friends@wildwnc.org.

Red Wolves (gifts of $10,000 or more): an endangered species. The Nature Center through its Reproduction program is working to ensure the red wolf's survival and increase their numbers in the wild. We want to increase their numbers at the Nature Center too!

Cougars (gifts of $5,000 - $9,999): A cat of many names, these secretive animals prefer to take their time when hunting to make sure they get what they want.

White Tailed Deer (gifts of $3,500 – 4,999): Beautiful and familiar in Western North Carolina, this powerful deer gracefully springs into action when the need is there.

Red Tail Hawk (gifts of $2,000-$3,499): This distinctly marked predator, the most common hawk in North America, has keen eyesight and a broad perspective to sense opportunities ahead.

Those who join the Food Chain will be recognized in our newsletter and major donors ($500 or more) will receive a professional photograph of their favorite animal by Kevin Fitzpatrick or All Species Photography and Sound. Other benefits may apply as one moves up the Food Chain! Call the Friends office for more information if needed (298-5600 ext. 308) or e-mail to friends@wildwnc.org.