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The Western North Carolina Nature Center

75 Gashes Creek Road
828-259-8080

Our Mission:

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.


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