The first part of conserving biodiversity is knowing what species are out there. People are often surprised to learn how much remains unknown about biodiversity. First, biologists really don’t know how many species exist in the world. Well, biologists estimate 7 to 100 million species currently exist in the world. A range like that is sort of a scientist’s way of saying, “We...
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Jun
24
2011
Many of you will probably join me in saying that western North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. After all, the Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the oldest mountain range in the world, is home to more salamanders than anywhere else on earth and hosts dozens of various ecosystems between our peaks and valleys. This past week, however, I had the...
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Dec
29
2010
Last week the staff shared with us their highlights of 2010. We've had a busy year with new animals, new staff, exciting exhibits and progressive programs. But the New Year is about looking forward and so we turn our heads and look into what highlights the future will hold!
By far the most exciting thing about 2011 is all of the new exhibits that will be opening or...
Dec
23
2010
There's only nine more days left in 2010 and looking back it's been an amazing year! The WNC Nature Center has seen new animals, new habitats, new staff and new projects throughout the past year, far too many to list in a blog. To help narrow down the list I turned to the staff of the WNC Nature Center, asking them what were the biggest highlights of the year for them....
Apr
27
2010
April Showers…
Are bringing all those May flowers! Megan Riley, one of the Center’s animal naturalists, is also quite the plant aficionado. The following are some plants that Megan has found in bloom on our Trillium Glen Nature Trail:
- Mayapple (podophyllum peltatum)
- Woodland Phlox (phlox stolonifera)
- Rue Anemone (...
Apr
22
2010
When I first heard the words "Nodding Trillium," it kind of made me nod off a little, too. I have never been much of a plant person (you know the type...the ones who can point out every plant along the trail without a second glance), and I have always been jealous of these people until I started working here at the Nature Center. Now I'm working on becoming a plant...