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Wednesday, 07 March 2012 14:43

See the elk, help a good cause

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WNC Nature Center's most-popular offsite excursion, to see the elk in Cataloochee Valley, is coming up from 2 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20.

There will be a 2 p.m. presentation on elk ecology and biology at the Nature Center, followed by a trip to view and study the elk herd. The fee is $20 per person, or $18 for members of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, and includes snacks. Guests may elect to drive their own vehicles at a reduced rate of $10 per person.

828.298.5600 ext. 305.

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