Family Adventure: Western North Carolina Nature Quest
Explore Western North Carolina’s natural world on a family adventure at the Nature Center, with a nature quest centered on outdoor discovery and local wildlife.
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Wolf Howl-O-Ween
MoreExplore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Create a ready-to-hang skunk painting through a guided, step-by-step art activity for children ages 5–12 and participating adults. A visit from an ambassador animal adds a hands-on wildlife connection.
Create a ready-to-hang skunk painting through a guided, step-by-step art activity for children ages 5–12 and participating adults. A visit from an ambassador animal adds a hands-on wildlife connection.
Create a ready-to-hang skunk painting through a guided, step-by-step art activity for children ages 5–12 and participating adults. A visit from an ambassador animal adds a hands-on wildlife connection.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Tackle interactive kindness challenges while exploring Asheville’s hidden gems with guidance from a remote host. A playful city adventure blends community-minded acts with local discovery.
Tackle interactive kindness challenges while exploring Asheville’s hidden gems with guidance from a remote host. A playful city adventure blends community-minded acts with local discovery.
Tackle interactive kindness challenges while exploring Asheville’s hidden gems with guidance from a remote host. A playful city adventure blends community-minded acts with local discovery.
Navigate a seasonal corn maze and enjoy a fall festival in an outdoor setting, with family-friendly autumn activities.
Navigate a seasonal corn maze and enjoy a fall festival in an outdoor setting, with family-friendly autumn activities.
Navigate a seasonal corn maze and enjoy a fall festival in an outdoor setting, with family-friendly autumn activities.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Wolf Howl Tour
MoreTrek to the habitats after dark while learning about North America’s Red and Gray Wolves. This nocturnal wildlife experience blends outdoor exploration with close-up animal observation.
Trek to the habitats after dark while learning about North America’s Red and Gray Wolves. This nocturnal wildlife experience blends outdoor exploration with close-up animal observation.
Trek to the habitats after dark while learning about North America’s Red and Gray Wolves. This nocturnal wildlife experience blends outdoor exploration with close-up animal observation.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Craft & Sip
MoreA relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
Clue-solving adventure sends participants through Asheville, exploring local landmarks and streets in an interactive scavenger hunt. A playful city challenge combines observation, puzzle-solving, and outdoor discovery.
Clue-solving adventure sends participants through Asheville, exploring local landmarks and streets in an interactive scavenger hunt. A playful city challenge combines observation, puzzle-solving, and outdoor discovery.
Clue-solving adventure sends participants through Asheville, exploring local landmarks and streets in an interactive scavenger hunt. A playful city challenge combines observation, puzzle-solving, and outdoor discovery.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A nature-based yoga micro retreat in Zirconia centered on rejuvenation in the mountains, with movement and breathwork in a lush waterfall setting. Ideal for anyone craving a short reset that blends gentle practice with outdoor immersion.
A nature-based yoga micro retreat in Zirconia centered on rejuvenation in the mountains, with movement and breathwork in a lush waterfall setting. Ideal for anyone craving a short reset that blends gentle practice with outdoor immersion.
A nature-based yoga micro retreat in Zirconia centered on rejuvenation in the mountains, with movement and breathwork in a lush waterfall setting. Ideal for anyone craving a short reset that blends gentle practice with outdoor immersion.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Radical Raptors
MoreMeet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.