WNC Nature Center to hold Festival of Knowledge on Feb. 20

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release:

With all this snow, school is out many days so why not keep your children interested by entering them into the WNC Nature Center’s Festival of Knowledge, Saturday Feb 20th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.?    

All students (public, private and home school families) are invited to enter this competition on natural history knowledge.  Posters, displays and three-dimensional creations will be judged for information, creativity and workmanship.  Participants will be interviewed by judges for knowledge of content of their project. Prizes will be awarded.  Pre-registration required by calling Keith Mastin, Education Curator, (828)298-5600, X305. 

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 City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. The Center is located at 75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville.

Sarah @ the Friends

(828) 298-5600 ext. 308