The mission of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University, is to foster research, education, and conservation focused on the rich natural heritage of the southern Blue Ridge, a global biodiversity hotspot.
Summer Course Registrations
Summer 2025 course registration opens January 3rd, 2025. Mark your calendars! Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot in the courses you want.
2025 Amazon Excursion
Highlands Biological Station is leading an excursion to the Amazon in 2025! If you would like to view the itinerary please select the link below. Registrations are now open!
Environmental Data
Near-real time environmental streaming data is now available! Click below for more information
Upcoming Events
Join HBF for their upcoming events! See their program offerings & dates by clicking below.
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