WNC Nature Center

About

The Western North Carolina Nature Center connects 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.

The WNC Nature Center is home to 60 species of wildlife that live or have lived in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Learn more about the natural history of each species and the unique biographies of the wildlife that call the Nature Center home.

Recent Blog Posts

1/29/2026: THis year’s ICE EXTRAVAGANZA HAS BEEN CANCELLED In anticipation of the incoming winter storm and associated travel impacts, and for the safety of
Get ready to chill and stroll through a winter wonderland at the Ice Block Party in Downtown Waynesville, a signature event of the Visit
Get ready to bundle up and make memories at the coolest celebration of the season! The Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend transforms Haywood County’s