" . . . doesn't mean anything has changed." - Irene Peter
Change is the way of nature. Nothing in the natural world is a constant. From ocean currents wearing away islands a few inches at a time to the transition of an aquatic tadpole to a land-going frog, there is a pulse to the world. Humanity...
The wolves get their big day! Four red wolf pups born at the WNC Nature Center on May 9 have been introduced into the main exhibit area and are viewable by the public for the first time, center director Chris Gentile announced today.
“The pups are now about 15 pounds each and are really active in the new exhibit” Gentile says.
Since their birth three months ago, the...
"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...
(they will be OFF EXHIBIT until 11...
Originally published in WNC Parent and the Asheville Citizen-Times
Animals love to play! If...
Originally Published in WNC Parent and Asheville Citizen-Times
Summer is made for children to get outside. The sunny weather, the rich colors, the beautiful landscapes — nature is in a riot of life.
Children who visit the WNC Nature Center...
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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I mean, besides ice cream. How about a nice peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Or spaghetti and meatballs? Apples?
What about crickets, snails, and the occasional toad?
OK, maybe not your ideal dinner, but to the Eastern Screech Owl, that’s fine gourmet dining! This little predatory bird really loves to dig into insects, small mammals, and even small birds, among other...
Congratulations to Mayo and Phoenix, proud new parents of four Red Wolf puppies!
The puppies were born May 9, 2012 and announced to the public on May 31 at the annual fundraiser event Mountain Safari. There are two males and two females, all normal and healthy. In fact, this unusually large litter for a new mom like Mayo is checking out better than average!
Red wolves are...
Please join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for a one-of-a-kind social adventure! Dress in your best safari gear and party with the animals. Those in safari attire will be entered into a special raffle!
Tickets are $50 at the door
The evening festivities include live music on stage by: