Western North Carolina Nature Center Allows You to Give the Gift of Nature

By Sarah Oram

Asheville, NC - The end of year is approaching and with it, the Holidays and year end gift giving. Sometimes it is hard to find just the right gift and not purchase a gift that goes unused and unappreciated.

Give the Gift of Nature Instead….

Through the Western North Carolina Nature Center, you can:

Give a Gift Membership to Family or Friends…

Not only does this membership admit a family to our facility, but also to over 200 zoos, aquariums and science centers nationwide. At just $55 for a family of six, this is the perfect gift for the traveling family who likes to learn. Visit http://www.wildwnc.org/friends/become-a-member to order your gift membership today. Be sure to allow 10 days after your purchase for recipients to receive their personalized gift announcement.

Adopt The Favorite Animal of Your Niece, Grandson or Family Friend…

For many of us, animals hold special meaning. What better gift then than adopting an animal friend from the WNC Nature Center. The gift packages range from $25, $50 to $100 and can be purchased online at http://www.wildwnc.org/friends/adopt. With over 25 animals to choose from, this gift is sure to please anyone who is passionate about animals and their care.

Buy A Permanent Brick To Honor Family. Friends and Even, Corporate Partners

Buying a Brick at the WNC Nature Center leaves a permanent mark at our facility in honor of those you appreciate the most. Nature Center Bricks are now prominently displayed in our Donor Garden near our facility entrance and graced with benches that provide a comfortable rest stop for many visitors. In addition to our regular 4” x 8” brick, we now offer Children’s Artwork bricks (call (828) 298-5600 ext. 308 for details) and Corporate bricks (8”x 8”). Brick costs are $100, $135 and $150 respectively and can be ordered online at http://www.wildwnc.org/friends/buy-a-brick.

Join Our Food Chain in Honor or In Memory of Friends or Family

When you join our Food Chain, you make a donation to the Center in honor of or in memory of someone you love. Donations may be any level and now, will be publicly recognized in a variety of ways depending upon their level. To join our food chain or for more information on recognition, visit http://www.wildwnc.org/friends/donations.

For more information or questions about year end giving at the WNC Nature Center, please call Sarah Oram, Director, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, at (828) 298-5600 ext. 308 or e-mail your question to friends@wildwnc.org.

Your extra support this Holiday season raises funds to enrich educational programming, improve habitat and make the Center more like home for all our animal residents at the WNC Nature Center in Asheville!

To view WNC Nature Center's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-548-Western_North_Carolina_Nature_Center