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.
2024 IE Blog
Follow along as our 2024 Institute for the Environment students write about their research and experiences in the Southern Appalachian region!
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 will be opening soon.
Environmental Data
Near-real time environmental streaming data is now available! Click below for more information
Upcoming Events
Join HBS & HBF for our upcoming events! See our program offerings & dates by clicking below.
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