Asheville's Compleat Naturalist Hosts Informal DLIA Event

November 1, 3 PM - 5 PM The Compleat Naturalist located at 2 Brook Street, Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville NC will host an informal event in the store to assist with the sorting of specimens collected in a study of arthropods and other invertebrates in high elevation beech forests. This Tree Specimen Sorting Event is held in conjunction with DLIA (Discover Life in America), the non-profit organization overseeing the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Volunteers along with specialists will help identify and organize arthropods in a lab setting. This is a great opportunity for people with all backgrounds to come see and learn new things about arthropods.  You do not need a science background; just come with sharp eyes and a willingness to learn.

This event is free, but an RSVP is requested, so pleasecall (828) 274-5430, (or email) if you are interested. Imilar events are planned for the future.

Summer Solsrice Celebration at The Compleat Naturalist

June 21, 6:30-8:00PM - The Compleat Naturalist celebrates the first full day of summer. There will be FREE drinks and refreshments and a variety of entertaining activities that will bring out the naturalist in all of us. Meet the new Program Specialist, Sharon Mammoser . Attendees will have the chance to win prizes (beautiful prints and DVD of Sharon's fantastic photography), plus items from The Compleat Naturalist. Click here for more information about the prints and DVD. Bring your friends and family (all ages welcome) for a night that won't be ordinary... but it will be fun! Activities start at 6:30 pm. 

Email and RSVP at info@compleatnaturalist.com or call 828-274-5430.

Free Earth Day Screening of "NO IMPACT MAN" Today

April 22, 5:30 PM, Volvo Construction Equipment, Biltmore Park, Asheville north Carolina. The No Impact Project, Slow Food USA and 1Sky are bringing people together to watch, discuss and act at the. The theme of this event is the impact of food production on climate change and what your community can do to take action. This film is about a man and his family trying to eliminate their carbon footprint in the middle of New York City, and highlights the impact of food production on climate change.

Close-up Wildlife Photography Opportunity

April 16   WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville North Carolina.   Wildlife Photography Tour   Just for photography buffs, this is your chance to get a close up view of our wildlife accompanied by our animal keepers and naturalists. We ask that you donate one framed photograph from this tour to exhibit at the Center. Limited to 25 participants - reserve now:  kmastin@ashevillenc.gov  Contact Phone (828) 298-5600 ext. 305

Town Hall Meeting for WNC Nature Center

March 17, 6:30PM - 8:30PM, City of Asheville Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville North Carolina. Attend the meeting and help plan the WNC Nature Center's future! No RSVPs required, just come on down. The Western North Carolina Nature Center is currently working with a well know strategic planning firm to chart a course for our future development and we want to hear from you! This special Town Hall Meeting is for all interested citizens to come and share ideas and suggestions to help grow our wonderful Nature Center. For more information, contact Chris Gentile at the Nature Center at 828 -298-5600

The Red Wolf Survives! (even bad weather and rescheduling)

Feb 21, 2PM, The Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 on the Parkway, Asheville North Carolina. Rescheduled because of bad weather - The Red Wolf Survives! Sponsored by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center. Warren Parker,first national director of the Red Wolf Species Survival program and retired chief Endangered Species Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, describes the early challenges and methods of this successful program. Parker is an entertaining speaker, a wolf expert and a resident of Asheville! Free to Friends members and suggested donation of $5 for others.  RSVPs recommended by e-mail or calling 298-5600 ext. 308 with the number and names of people attending.