"Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives."
- Thomas Berry
The Friends of the WNC Nature Center is proud to announce the opening of the Young...
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Jul
30
2012
Jul
19
2012
Originally published in WNC Parent and the Asheville Citizen-Times
Animals love to play! If...
Jul
5
2012
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s been hot these past few days! What tactics have you employed to combat the heat? Maybe you string up a hammock in the shade and take an afternoon nap, hide out in the cool indoors, take a dip in the swimming pool, or enjoy a bowl of ice cream. Believe it or not, the animals at the Nature Center take the same routes in dealing with the heat!
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May
18
2012
. . . Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”
- Dr. Haim Ginott
Hey parents (and nannies and school teachers!) - what’s your reaction when you walk into the Appalachian Station and find yourself face to face with a timber rattlesnake?
Do you recoil? Shout? Get closer? Gasp in awe?...
May
1
2012
This Spring has already been exciting. We've had our busiest non-event day in the Nature Center's recorded history (1,597 on April 14), we're gearing up for Mountain Safari, and we've...
Apr
13
2012
Want to taste a sample of the limited edition Red Rufus Ale?
Come out to The Friends of the WNC Nature Center’s “Mountain Safari” – a wild social adventure – from...
By Dr. Ross Prezant
Ok, here is a question for you:
If a Red Wolf is missing toes from an injury, would it be inappropriate to allow it to have pups, thereby adding its genetic material to this highly endangered population? The answer, in general, is no, of course the pups would have all of their toes. But what if the wolf’...
Feb
9
2012
You might have noticed the Nature Center was closed on January 30, 31 and February 1. What in the world was going on? Let me assure you, we were not idle while our doors were closed. Thanks to the volunteers who donated over 140 hours, we were working on some big projects to improve the grounds and habitats, including cougar and bobcat as well as some behind the scenes dirty work.
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Jan
27
2012
As told by Savannah Trantham, certified wildlife rehabilitator and animal care specialist at the WNC Nature Center
This time of year, our small lakes and ponds will be dotted with black, chicken-like birds. These odd little birds that mingle with resident ducks and geese can be distinguished by their sharp, pale,...
Jan
23
2012
If you’ve ever hiked the Trillium Trail here at the WNC Nature Center, you probably found it to be a pleasant hike full of bends and curves through the forest. An endearing aspect of the trail is that, though it is only 2/3 of a mile long, it feels as if you have wound deep into the forest because you cannot see very far ahead of you. Each turn affords a new look – the new...