World Migratory Bird Day 2018
Host: Balsam Mountain Trust
Join us for Balsam Mountain Trust’s 2nd annual World Migratory Bird Day festival where we’ll be celebrating migratory birds through interactive games, crafts and Bird of Prey demonstrations! Don’t miss this FREE family-friendly event that highlights the “Year of the Bird” this year!
Jan 23, Apr 24, July 24th, Oct 16th
WNC Repair Cafe is a place where you’ll find volunteers with tools and supplies, available to fix broken objects while offering instruction in the form of hands on help. This is a free program where you are encouraged to bring in your broken appliance, stuck zipper, rusty tools, old bicycle, dull pruning shears – whatever you can imagine – and work with our volunteers to make the necessary repairs to keep it running.
Repair Cafes across the world have helped build resilient communities by offering access to hands on experience in the art of repair. At WNC Repair Cafe we’ll gather volunteers from the area for an evening of helping a neighbor, learning by doing, sharing ideas and reducing waste.
WNC Repair Cafe is a place where you’ll find volunteers with tools and supplies, available to fix broken objects while offering instruction in the form of hands on help. This is a free program where you are encouraged to bring in your broken appliance, stuck zipper, rusty tools, old bicycle, dull pruning shears – whatever you can imagine – and work with our volunteers to make the necessary repairs to keep it running.
Repair Cafes across the world have helped build resilient communities by offering access to hands on experience in the art of repair. At WNC Repair Cafe we’ll gather volunteers from the area for an evening of helping a neighbor, learning by doing, sharing ideas and reducing waste.
Kids will eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit two free kids meals per adult meal and dine in only! Please help share our post to get the word out!
We can’t wait to host our 1st EVER Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Come to Chick-fil-A for dinner on Friday night from 6:30 – 9pm and bring your stuffed animal to have a sleepover with Mr. Cow! Pick up your stuffed animal Saturday morning from 6:30 – 9am and take home a picture of what your stuffed friend did while at CFA Waynesville. Don’t forget to wear your Jammies!
It’s Camping Day the WNC Nature Center sponsored by Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker!
Join us from 10am-2pm on Saturday, May 5 for fun camping-themed activities!
Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker will be setting up an interactive campsite for families and will be teaching map + compass instructional classes.
The event will also include a scavenger hunt, classes about the do’s and don’ts of camping in Western NC, and educational animal programs with our otters, bears, owls and racoon.
Event is included with regular Nature Center admission. As always, members get in for free! You can purchase a membership at wildwnc.org.
Note: This event does not include overnight camping. Participants should not bringing camping equipment with them into the Center, thank you.
Please join us on the third Friday (4:15-5:15 p.m.) of each month for a parent support circle and nonviolent communication (NVC) practice group!
Friday, March 16
Friday, April 20
Friday, May 18
This circle will be facilitated by Kate Davis, and will be focused on providing a safe and supportive space for parents to share current struggles and celebrations, make connections with other local parents, and practice compassionate communications skills. Kate is excited about connecting with families and is coming to the circle with a deep knowledge of nonviolent communication (NVC). All are welcome – please feel free to join the circle at any point on your parenting journey, regardless of your exposure to NVC. Babes in arms are always welcome.
Coffee, donuts, cotton candy, inflatable slide, door prizes, and more!
200 Egg Egghunt (2-11 years old), puppets, snacks, drawings for gift baskets & more
Team Us & Brian “Tiger” Muckelvene Presents: 2nd Annual Rival Alumni Basketball Game
Doors open at 11:30am; First game starts at 1:00pm
FREE/Kids 10 and under, $5/Students, $7/Entry