This year's Festival of Knowledge brought together 11 entries from Asheville, Burnsville, Bostic, Arden, Weaverville, and Bakersville.  This science based contest is designed to enhance student's learning in several school subjects including math, English, natural and cultural sciences, as well as the arts, research methodology, and grammar.  Participants made their 3-dimensional creations at home, bringing them to the Nature Center on Saturday February 16 for a day of sharing, education and prizes.  Here is our list of winners for this year's festival:

Younger Youth Category:

Most Creative Build-A-Bug -             Clayton Cilone (Keyocca Bug)

Most Educational Build-A-Bug -      Juna Hartzler (Skizzle Bug)

Most Creative Natural History -       Zaida Cilone (Mailbugs)

Most Educational Natural History - Valerie and Matthew Phillips (Cougars)

Older Youth Category:

Most Creative Build-A-Bug -           Rachel Harwood (Grasshopper)

Most Educational Build-A-Bug -    Finnegan Bell (3-Legged Bee)

Most Creative Natural History -      Erin Kelly (Bubble Bugs)

Most Educational Natural History -Riley Jackson (Box Turtle)

Most Creative Cultural History -      Katie Kelly (Cherokee Culture)

Most Educational Cultural History - Haley Jackson (Bee Society)

 and Best In Show goes to Tri-County Christian School with a group project on the Velvet Ant.

Congratulations to all and thank you for supporting science and your continued discoveries into the world of knowledge!