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: September 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
Sat Sept 5 Audubon Beaver Lake Birdwalk, North Asheville, NC 8 AM No charge
Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat Sept 5 Hummingbird Workshop with Simon Thompson at Asheville WBU 2 PM
Cost $10 per person includes feeder discount and more and Information at WBU- 687.9433
Sat Sept 5 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 Sept 11 Birding Around the World - Program at Infinity Investment in Arden 10:30 AM
From North Carolina to Australia, we’ll have fun birding the world over
E-mail Dena at DFrizsell@nextfinancial.com or call Asheville WBU on 828.687.9433
Sat Sept 12 Jackson Park BirdwalkJackson Park, Hendersonville 8 AM No charge
Directions on the Asheville WBU website
Sat Sept 12 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 Sept 12 Beaver Lake Work Day8 AM -12 (rain date is September 13)
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat Sept 12 Fall for Wildflowers Guided Hike at Chimney Rock Park 9-11am
Spring isn’t the only time to see wildflowers at Chimney Rock. During this hike,
we’ll be on the lookout for turtlehead, snakeroot, Asiatic dayflower and some asters.
Be prepared for a moderate-to-strenuous 2-hour walk.
$20, $5 for Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members
Call Chimney Rock Park for details: 1.800.277.9611or www.chimneyrockpark.com
Sat Sept 12 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 Sept 12 Fall Warbler Migration with Carolina Field Birders, Jackson Park, Hendersonville
Leader: Steve Yurkovich - Meet at the Administration Building at 8:15 AM
Sat, Sept 12 Beaver Lake Work Day8 AM -12 (rain date is Sept 13)
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Tues Sept 15 Elisha Mitchell Audubon Monthly Meeting
7:00 PM, Asheville Botanical Gardens No charge - Details: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Thurs Sept 17 North Carolina Elk Program at WNC Nature Center 2:00 - 7:30 pm An exploration of our native elk species that has returned to the mountains of North Carolina. Presentation and trip to Cataloochee Valley included.
Fee $20.00/person, Friends members $18.00.Reservations/tickets required.
Call Keith Mastin at 298.5600 ext 305 to reserve tickets
Fri Sept 18- 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
Sat Sept 19 & Sun 20 Flock to the Rock- Hawkwatching and Birding event at Chimney Rock Park
Guided walks and programs with local birders; "get up close and personal" with
non-releasable birds of prey. Plus, we're planning workshops on attracting birds, what to feed them,
how to choose and use binoculars, and much more.
Call Chimney Rock Park for details: 1.800.277.9611or www.chimneyrockpark.com
Sat Sept 19 Beaver Lake Work Day8 AM -12 (rain date is September 20)
More information on EMAS website: http://www.main.nc.us/emas/
Contact Charlotte Goedsche: goedsche@mindspring.com
Sat Sept 19 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 Sept 19 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
Tues Sept 22 "World Travelers" - Arboretum Bird Lecture Series with Simon Thompson
1 PM - Call NC Arboretum for more information: 828.665.2492
Tues Sept 22 Monarch Butterfly Tagging Workshop at WNC Nature Center 5:30 - 6:30pm
Learn how to participate in the Monarch Watch study.
The presentation will include an in-house lecture on butterfly biology and ecology.
Participants will receive instructions and materials for researching, tagging and
documenting Monarchs in the Asheville area. Reservations are required – limited seats.
Light refreshments included. Cost: $10.00/person (sorry, no refunds).
Call Keith Mastin at 298.5600 ext 305 to reserve tickets
Directions at www.altapassorchard.com
Wed Sept 23 Fletcher Park Birdwalk with Hendeson County Bird Club - 8 AM
Contact HCBC for more information at 697.7257 or call the Asheville WBU
Sept 25- Sept 27 Carolina Bird Club Fall Meeting in Hickory, NC
Registration Fee
http://www.carolinabirdclub.org/meetings/Wilmington_meeting.html
Sat Sept 19 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 Sept 26 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
