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
WNC Nature Events: March 2009
Sun, March 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Workshop at WNC Nature Center; 8 AM – 5 PM
Contact Keith Mastin: kmastin@ashevillenc.gov Phone: 828-298-5600, ext 305
Sun. March 1 Winter Seed Sale at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited, Asheville (until March 22)
Great seed discounts at our annual winter seed sale; Phone: 828.687.9433
Sat, March 7 Audubon Beaver Lake Birdwalk, North Asheville, NC 9 AM No charge
Directions on the EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Sat, March 7 Transylvania County Bird Club’s trip to Hospital Fields
Spring migrants may have begun arriving by this date.
Meet at the Rec. Dept. at 10 AM
Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net
Sun, March 8 Wildlife Rehabilitation Workshop at WNC Nature Center; 8 AM – 5 PM
Contact Keith Mastin: kmastin@ashevillenc.gov Phone: 828-298-5600, ext 305
Mon, March 9 World Wild Web Home School Program at Chimney Rock State Park:
10:30 – 12 Noon; Help your students to understand how energy is transferred and what that
means for producers, consumers and decomposers in this ecosystem. $12 per student;
Annual Passholders: $7 per student: www.chimneyrockpark.com
Sat, March 14 “How to Attract Bluebirds” -Workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited in Asheville
10:30AM; $10 per person (includes 2.5lb bag of bird seed especially formulated for Bluebirds)
Phone: 687.9433 for more information.
Sat. March 14 Jackson Park Birdwalk, Jackson Park, Hendersonville 9 AM No charge
Directions on the Asheville WBU website www.asheville.wbu.com
HCBC annual meeting at Hendersonville Library at 1PM followed by a display of live birds with
the Carolina Raptor Center.
Sat, March 14 Beaver Lake Work Day 9 AM -12 (rain date is March15 at 2PM)
More information on EMAS website:http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat, March 14 Transylvania County Bird Club’s trip to Hannah Ford Rd and Lyons Mt. Rd
Meet at Sav-Mor parking lot at 10 AM. Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net
Sat, March 14 Winter Walk to Rattlesnake Lodge with Blue Ridge Naturalists
Contact: Mike McCreary: mmccrear@unca.edu
Tues, March 17 Scott Dean will present a slideshow on spring wildflowers at NC Arboretum.
10:30 AM - Call 828.665.2492 to register
Tues, March 17 Spring trip to see the Elk in Cataloochee Valley with WNC Nature Center; 2-7:30 PM
Reservations required: $20 ($18 Friends of WNC Nature Center)
Contact Keith Mastin: kmastin@ashevillenc.gov Phone: 828-298-5600, ext 305
Tues, Mar 17 Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society’s General Meeting:
Birds & Wildlife of the Biltmore Estate - 7 PM UNCA Botanical Gardens, Asheville
Talk by Bill Alexander, Landscape & Forest Historian at the Biltmore Estate
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Sat, March 21 Coffee Morning at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited: 9 -11 AM
Come and taste our bird –friendly shade-grown coffees plus enjoy some of Chris’s home
made cookies. Phone: 828.687.9433
Sat, March 21 Beaver Lake Work Day 9 AM – 12 (rain date is March 22 at 2PM)
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat, March 21. Transylvania County Bird Club’s trip to Pisgah Forest,
Blue-headed Vireos are often back by this date, and Louisiana Waterthrush is possible.
Meet at the Pisgah Forest Ranger Station at 10 AM.
Contact Marvin Barg at mbarg@citcom.net
Sat, March 21 Carolina Field Birders Trip to Ferguson Fields for early migrants, Raptors and Sparrows 8 AM; Leaders: Stan Wulkowicz and Connie Ward
Contact Bob Olthoff at olthoff@bellsouth.net
Tues, March 24 Scott Dean will present a presentation on wildflowers. 7 PM at Diamond Brand
Outdoors in Fletcher. No charge. Information at 828.684-6262
Thurs, March 26 Spring trip to see the Elk in Cataloochee Valley with WNC Nature Center; 2-7:30 PM
Reservations required: $20 ($18 Friends of WNC Nature Center)
Contact Keith Mastin: kmastin@ashevillenc.gov Phone: 828-298-5600, ext 305
Sat, March 28 “Scratch and Sniff” Off the Beaten Path walk at Chimney Rock State Park
Use your sense of smell to sleuth your way into recognition of our aromatic plant neighbors. Also learn natural history and herbal uses on this 1½-hour walk.
Fee: $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15: www.chimneyrockpark.com
Tues, March 31 Ventures Day Trip/Workshop - “Winter Sparrows”
Explore Henderson County for Winter Sparrows and Finches
$40 including lunch; call 828.253.4247 to register: www.birdventures.com
