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
Ongoing
"The Science of Illustration" – Exhibit of paintings by Doug Pratt and John Sill
Exhibit runs from May-November - Call NC Arboretum: 828.665.2492
Sat August 1
Audubon Beaver Lake Birdwalk, North Asheville, NC 8 AM No charge
Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat August 1
Introduction to fishing on the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Park 3pm
Join a North Carolina State Park Ranger for and introduction to fishing on the Rocky
Broad River. Call Chimney Rock Park for details: 1.800.277.9611
Sat August 8
Jackson Park Birdwalk, Jackson Park, Hendersonville 8 AM No charge
Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat August 8
Butterflying at Harmon's Den with Carolina Field Birders
Leaders: Gail Lankford and Janie Owens
Meet at 9 AM at Pilot Gas Station, Exit 24 off I-40; car-pooling from there
Contact Gail Lankford for directions: whocooksforyou@skyrunner.net
Sat. August 8
"Meet the Artists" at the Asheville WBU"- Join painter Lisa Walraven and
photographer Todd Arcos and learn about their skills in painting and photography. 3PM
Information on the Asheville WBU website or call 828.687.9433
Sat August 8
Introduction to fishing on the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Park 3pm
See August 1 entry for more information
Sat August 8
Know your trees guided hike at Chimney Rock Park 9-11am
Learn how to recognize trees and shrubs at a glance. Participants will see at least 30
different trees amid this easy 2-hour woodland excursion.
Call Chimney Rock for Fees and details: 1.800.277.9611or www.chimneyrockpark.com
Tues August 11
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
Thursday August 13
Transylvania County Butterfly Count Meet in front of the Bi- Lo Grocery Store at the intersection of US 64, 276, and NC 280 (Forest Gate Shopping Center) in Brevard, NC at 9:00 AM.
Contact Ruth Young for details: reyoung1227@bellsouth.net
Fri August 14
Habitat for the Birds- Program at Infinity Investment in Arden 10:30 AM
Providing homes and water are sure ways to bring birds to your property.
E-mail Dena at DFrizsell@nextfinancial.com or call Asheville WBU on 828.687.9433
Sat August 15
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
Sat August 15
Beaver Lake Work Day 8 AM -12 (rain date is August 16)
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Tues August 18
"Birding- Near and Far" - Arboretum Bird Lecture Series with Simon Thompson
Call NC Arboretum for more information: 828.665.2492
Sat August 22
Birds of Prey Soar at WBU: 11 AM at the store- Join Raptor specialist, Doris Mager for
a spectacular insight into birds of prey, including live birds.
Sat August 22
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM
See Entry for August 15 for details
Tues August 25
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 August 29
Birdwalk at The Orchard, Altapass, Mitchell County 8 AM
See Entry for August 15 for details
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 leftFor more information on any of the above activities, please contact your Asheville WBU store (687.9433) for details or check out the website: www.asheville.wbu.com
Local Nature Events: August 2009
