Here's the press release:
WNC NATURE CENTER TO BE CLOSED FOR WORKDAY PROGRAM
Monday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and
Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Asheville, NC – The WNC Nature Center will be closed to the public Monday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2012 for the annual Workday Program.
As in previous years, the Workday Program allows the WNC Nature Center staff and volunteers to work on a variety of projects without disturbing the animals or the guests. This year, the WNC Nature Center staff plans to add a new climbing structure in the popular cougar exhibit, renovate an outdated recycling storage area into a new children’s garden, and clean out the old elephant house to create more storage space.
The Nature Center invites volunteers to assist in these enhancements. If you are interested or would like additional information please call Keith Mastin, Curator of Education at (828) 259-8082.
For more information including directions and special programs visit the WNC Nature Center website at www.wncnaturecenter.com or contact Chris Gentile, Director of the Western North Carolina Nature Center, at 828-259-8090.
The WNC Nature Center is part of the City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and features over 250 animals native to the Southern Appalachians including red wolves, otters, birds of prey, black bears, and reptiles. The Nature Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and welcomes over 92,000 visitors annually.
WNC NATURE CENTER TO BE CLOSED FOR WORKDAY PROGRAM
Monday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and
Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Asheville, NC – The WNC Nature Center will be closed to the public Monday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2012 for the annual Workday Program.
As in previous years, the Workday Program allows the WNC Nature Center staff and volunteers to work on a variety of projects without disturbing the animals or the guests. This year, the WNC Nature Center staff plans to add a new climbing structure in the popular cougar exhibit, renovate an outdated recycling storage area into a new children’s garden, and clean out the old elephant house to create more storage space.
The Nature Center invites volunteers to assist in these enhancements. If you are interested or would like additional information please call Keith Mastin, Curator of Education at (828) 259-8082.
For more information including directions and special programs visit the WNC Nature Center website at www.wncnaturecenter.com or contact Chris Gentile, Director of the Western North Carolina Nature Center, at 828-259-8090.
The WNC Nature Center is part of the City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and features over 250 animals native to the Southern Appalachians including red wolves, otters, birds of prey, black bears, and reptiles. The Nature Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and welcomes over 92,000 visitors annually.
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