Wednesday, July 8
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn new folds, share favorites and make friends at this monthly session. All skill levels are welcome. Paper is available for purchase in The Explore Store, or you may bring your own.
Origami Folding Frenzy is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
CITY OF ASHEVILLE RESIDENT'S FREE DAY at the WNC Nature Center
CITY OF ASHEVILLE RESIDENT'S FREE DAY at the WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville, is scheduled for Saturday, JULY 25, 2009. All day long, City of Asheville residents will be admitted free to the Nature Center with a picture ID. This is the City’s way of saying thank you! For more information, please contact Dee Black, Interim Manager, WNC Nature Center, at 828-298-5600 ext.303.
Please remember you must present ID at the front desk to qualify for free admission.
The WNC Nature Center keeping you cool.
Those hot, summer days at the Nature Center are now a little cooler. The Friends of the Nature Center is now selling delicious scoops of ice cream from the local Ultimate Ice Cream Co. beside the Butterfly exhibit. All proceeds go to help the Nature Center.
Ice cream will be available roughly between the hours of 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. depending on weather and for $3 an adult scoop and $2 for a child scoop.
Ice cream will be available roughly between the hours of 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. depending on weather and for $3 an adult scoop and $2 for a child scoop.
Reptile Beauty Pageant, at the WNC Nature Center, 7/18/09
Calling All Scaly, Slithering Beauties
Bring your beautiful, scaly, colorful and talented pet reptile(s) to the WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, for our annual Reptile Beauty Pageant being held Saturday July 18th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Center has expanded our categories to include all reptiles; snakes, lizards and turtles (non-venomous, please). All reptiles will compete for the Silver Scale Award, where owners stand before the audience and state why their reptile should be "crowned" the Best Reptile in show. Festivities include reptile and amphibian exhibits with the Southern Appalachian Herpetological Society, live animal programs and reptilian presentations, arts/crafts, fun reptile fact games and of course, the Reptile Beauty Pageant at 2:00pm to conclude the day.
Pre-registration is required for your pet reptile by calling (828)298-5600, extension 305. Keith Mastin, the Education Curator, will give you dimensions for the educational display and any other requirements. Free admission is provided for all entrants. Regular admission rates apply to all others.
Although often unnoticed, reptiles play a major role as both prey and predators in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic turtles begin life as herbivores and then, become omnivores as they mature. They, in turn, become prey for raccoons and other small mammals. On land, lizards and skinks consume lots of insects, bird eggs and baby snakes. Snakes, in turn, are fearsome predators of small rodents in fields and around farms, while garter snakes, green snakes and northern brown snakes eat a lot of worms and insects. These snakes, in turn, are preyed upon by hawks, raccoons and foxes.
The Nature Center’s mission is to educate the public about the flora and fauna of Western North Carolina and foster an interest in the conservation of native plants and animals. The Nature Center serves 27 counties in western North Carolina and each year welcomes 100,000 visitors through its doors. It is operated by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department of the City of Asheville. The Friends of the WNC Nature Center was Incorporated in 1974 and since that time, has privately raised over $1 million to enhance the programs and facilities of the Nature Center. The Friends has over 2500 members who support its activities on behalf of the Nature Center. For more information on the Friends, contact Sarah Oram, Director, at 298-5600 ext. 308.
Bring your beautiful, scaly, colorful and talented pet reptile(s) to the WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, for our annual Reptile Beauty Pageant being held Saturday July 18th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Center has expanded our categories to include all reptiles; snakes, lizards and turtles (non-venomous, please). All reptiles will compete for the Silver Scale Award, where owners stand before the audience and state why their reptile should be "crowned" the Best Reptile in show. Festivities include reptile and amphibian exhibits with the Southern Appalachian Herpetological Society, live animal programs and reptilian presentations, arts/crafts, fun reptile fact games and of course, the Reptile Beauty Pageant at 2:00pm to conclude the day.
Pre-registration is required for your pet reptile by calling (828)298-5600, extension 305. Keith Mastin, the Education Curator, will give you dimensions for the educational display and any other requirements. Free admission is provided for all entrants. Regular admission rates apply to all others.
Although often unnoticed, reptiles play a major role as both prey and predators in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic turtles begin life as herbivores and then, become omnivores as they mature. They, in turn, become prey for raccoons and other small mammals. On land, lizards and skinks consume lots of insects, bird eggs and baby snakes. Snakes, in turn, are fearsome predators of small rodents in fields and around farms, while garter snakes, green snakes and northern brown snakes eat a lot of worms and insects. These snakes, in turn, are preyed upon by hawks, raccoons and foxes.
The Nature Center’s mission is to educate the public about the flora and fauna of Western North Carolina and foster an interest in the conservation of native plants and animals. The Nature Center serves 27 counties in western North Carolina and each year welcomes 100,000 visitors through its doors. It is operated by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department of the City of Asheville. The Friends of the WNC Nature Center was Incorporated in 1974 and since that time, has privately raised over $1 million to enhance the programs and facilities of the Nature Center. The Friends has over 2500 members who support its activities on behalf of the Nature Center. For more information on the Friends, contact Sarah Oram, Director, at 298-5600 ext. 308.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Spellbound Children's Bookshop.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. The final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. Paperback edition will be on sale July 7!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. The final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. Paperback edition will be on sale July 7!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Super Sunday Specials ~ Public Pools
* Date: Sundays from 1 – 2 p.m.
* Location: “Super Sunday Specials” will take place at Cane Creek Pool, Erwin Community Pool, Hominy Valley Park Pool, North Buncombe Park Pool and Owen Pool.
* Cost: All participants pertaining to the events listed below will get in free between 1 and 2 p.m.:
o July 5 - Independence Bathing Suit Day (wear a red, white or blue suit)
o July 12 - Manna Food Day (bring a canned food item and get in free)
o July 19 - Baby Day (all children under age 3)
o July 26 - Pet Day (bring a picture of your pet)
o August 2 - Teen Day (all teens)
o August 9 - Manna Food Day (bring a canned food item and get in free)
o August 16 - Back to School Day (all students)
For more information, call Teri Gentile at 684-5072.
* Location: “Super Sunday Specials” will take place at Cane Creek Pool, Erwin Community Pool, Hominy Valley Park Pool, North Buncombe Park Pool and Owen Pool.
* Cost: All participants pertaining to the events listed below will get in free between 1 and 2 p.m.:
o July 5 - Independence Bathing Suit Day (wear a red, white or blue suit)
o July 12 - Manna Food Day (bring a canned food item and get in free)
o July 19 - Baby Day (all children under age 3)
o July 26 - Pet Day (bring a picture of your pet)
o August 2 - Teen Day (all teens)
o August 9 - Manna Food Day (bring a canned food item and get in free)
o August 16 - Back to School Day (all students)
For more information, call Teri Gentile at 684-5072.
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday: Try It Out Day
Saturday, July 4
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A day full of surprises and challenges awaits! Can you make it through our obstacle course? How long will it take to transfer our bowl of water with a spoon? Test your skills with our fun games and experiments.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, July 4
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A day full of surprises and challenges awaits! Can you make it through our obstacle course? How long will it take to transfer our bowl of water with a spoon? Test your skills with our fun games and experiments.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Friday, July 3, 2009
How Fireworks Work
You need to bookmark this site for your kids. Even for yourself as well.
How Stuff Works
I know B2 and Superdad could spend HOURS checking things out. I thought I would post something FUN since tomorrow everyone will be watching the beautiful fireworks!
Click the article below to read all about it!!!!!!
"How Fireworks Work"
How Stuff Works
I know B2 and Superdad could spend HOURS checking things out. I thought I would post something FUN since tomorrow everyone will be watching the beautiful fireworks!
Click the article below to read all about it!!!!!!
"How Fireworks Work"
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