Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center

  • Animals
  • Education
  • Environment

Who We Are

Mission: To connect people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity.

What We Do

The Friends of the WNC Nature Center create awareness and provide financial resources in support of the WNC Nature Center- Asheville’s Wildlife Park. The Friends are dedicated to providing the resources to support high quality growth of the WNC Nature Center and its efforts to educate the public about the natural history and ecology of the Southern Appalachians Mountains.