We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
1997 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 687-9433
Fax: (828) 676-0838
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Local Nature Events: October 2009
Ongoing“The Science of Illustration” – Exhibit of paintings by Doug Pratt and John Sill Exhibit runs from May-November Call NC Arboretum for more information: 828.665.2492
Oct 1- Oct 25
Fall Seed Sale at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited- Our bi-annual seed sale also includes 15% off all feeders and houses. Call 828.687.9433 for more information or go to www.Asheville.wbu.com for details
Thurs Oct 1
Ventures Day Trip/Workshop - “Jackson Park Migration Workshop” $40 including lunch; call 828.253.4247 to register: www.birdventures.com
Sat Oct 3
Audubon Beaver Lake Birdwalk, North Asheville, NC 9 AM No charge Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat Oct 3
Transylvania County Bird Club’s Fall Birdwalk 9 AM: Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net or check the TCBC website at http://web.citcom.net/~mbarg/
Sat Oct 3
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM Meet at the Loops Overlook, Milepost 328 on BRP Contact Valerie Crabill at CrabillV@aol.com for more information Directions at www.altapassorchard.com
Sun Oct 4
Ventures Day Trip/Workshop - “Jackson Park Migration Workshop” $40 including lunch; call 828.253.4247 to register: www.birdventures.com
Oct 5 -15
Ventures Birding Tour - “Hawkwatching in Veracruz, Mexico” Call 828.253.4247 for more information or go to www.birdventures.com
Thurs Oct 8
Henderson County Birds County Birdwalk at Carl Sandberg Property in Flat Rock Meet in CS Parking Lot at 8:30 AM
Sat Oct 10
Hey Day- Friends of the Nature Center’s 32nd annual Fall Family Festival 10:00am – 4:00pm with games, pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, visiting animals, and other festivities. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
Sat Oct 10
Jackson Park Birdwalk, Jackson Park, Hendersonville 9 AM No charge Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat Oct 10
Beaver Lake Work Day 8 AM -12 (rain date is October 11) More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/ Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat Oct 10
Transylvania County Bird Club’s Fall Birdwalk 9 AM: Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net or check the TCBC website at http://web.citcom.net/~mbarg/
Sat Oct 10
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM Meet at the Loops Overlook, Milepost 328 on BRP Contact Valerie Crabill at CrabillV@aol.com for more information Directions at www.altapassorchard.com
Fri Oct 16
Our Familiar Birds of WNC Birding Program at Infinity Investment in Arden 10:30 AM E-mail Dena at DFrizsell@nextfinancial.com or call Asheville WBU on 828.687.9433
Sat Oct 17
Beaver Lake Work Day 8 AM -12 (rain date is October 18) More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/ Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat Oct 17
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM Meet at the Loops Overlook, Milepost 328 on BRP Contact Valerie Crabill at CrabillV@aol.com for more information
Sat Oct 17
Transylvania County Bird Club’s Fall Birdwalk 9 AM: Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net or check the TCBC website at http://web.citcom.net/~mbarg/
Tues Oct 20
Elisha Mitchell Audubon Monthly Meeting Kathy Sherrard and Anne Allison – “A Year in the Life of a Bear” 7:00 PM, Reuter Center, UNCA- directions on EMAS website No charge - Details: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Tues Oct 20
“The Truth about Bird Feeding” – Arboretum Bird Lecture Series with Simon Thompson
1 PM - Call NC Arboretum for more information: 828.665.2492
Sat Oct 24
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM Meet at the Loops Overlook, Milepost 328 on BRP Contact Valerie Crabill at CrabillV@aol.com for more information
Sat Oct 24
Transylvania County Bird Club’s Fall Birdwalk 9 AM: Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net or check the TCBC website at http://web.citcom.net/~mbarg/
Sat Oct. 24
Howl-O-Ween- One full day and night of animal mischief and slithering stories. 1:00 – 8:00pm- Join us for the Creepy Crawler Cabin, warm cider and snacks, arts and crafts, a costume contest at 8:00pm and much more. Admission is $6.00 per person.
Sat Oct 24
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM Meet at the Loops Overlook, Milepost 328 on BRP Contact Valerie Crabill at CrabillV@aol.com for more information Directions at www.altapassorchard.com
To get to the Asheville WBU: From downtown Asheville and north:
Head south through town on US 25, continue south past Biltmore Village, continue past Skyland PO on left. We are on right side of road- opposite Don Papa’s Mexican Restaurant, 2 blocks north of Long Shoals Road - #1997
From the South
Drive west on I-26 towards Asheville, turn right at Exit 37 Long Shoals Road, continue to US 25
Turn left (North) and we are about .25 Mile on your left
For more information on any of the above activities, please contact your Asheville WBU store (687.9433)
Sun Oct 11
Birdwalk at Chimney Rock Park, 9 AM Meet at the Top Parking Lot. Contact Chimney Rock Park for more information at 1.800.277.9611 or www.chimneyrockpark.com
