by Executive Director | Jan 13, 2023 | Conservation Art, For Sale, Sculptures, Uncategorized
Ravens are some of the smartest birds on the planet and they generally mate for life. There’s a mystical air to the raven that has always captivated me. The strong relationships they forge with their life mates and other species is extraordinary. Ravens can live for...
by Executive Director | Dec 18, 2021 | Animals, Uncategorized
Have you ever seen a manatee in the wild? It is an amazing experience. You almost want to hold your breath while in their presence so you don’t scare them away. It is hard not to love this gentle giant marine mammal. And there is so much to learn about them....
by Executive Director | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Helping three Girl Scouts fall in love with our American red wolf is not something we ever imagined would happen. But here we are at the WNC Nature Center introducing the girls to Karma & Garnet, the two resident red wolves. This is one of our most...
by Executive Director | Jul 7, 2022 | Conservation Art, For Sale, Sculptures, Uncategorized
I created this chipmunk art to see how many acorns a chipmunk can cram in it’s mouth Chipmunk art was not really on my mind when I watched a cute chipmunk jam its mouth full of acorns. Then I started thinking, why not sculpt one in stone? And carve it in Carrara...
by Executive Director | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
This duck sculpture is all about serenity From the artist, Dale Weiler: Black steatite is the perfect stone for a duck sculpture. And there is something very soothing about a wood duck nestled in oak leaves. At least that’s what the stone whispers to me. And, one of...
