BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Highlands Biological Station//Station Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Highlands Biological Station Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34070@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 SUMMARY:Spiders of the Southern Appalachians LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:4 Credit Hours July 20–31\, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Sarah Stel lwagen\, UNC–Charlotte & Dr. Alex Sweger\, Hartwick College This course offers an immersive introduction to spider systematics\, morphology\, beha vior\, physiology\, and ecology.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar /spiders-of-the-southern-appalachians-2/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/spiders-of-the-southern-appal achians-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34066@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 SUMMARY:Conservation Biology in the Southern Appalachians LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:4 Credit Hours July 20–31\, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Christophe r B. Mowry\, Berry College Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary sci ence devoted to understanding and safeguarding Earth’s biodiversity—a field that is both inspiring in its discoveries and sobering in its urgenc y.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/conservation-biology-in-the-s outhern-appalachians/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/conservation-biology-in-the-s outhern-appalachians/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34125@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260721T223000Z DTEND:20260721T233000Z SUMMARY:Wild Encounters LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Meet and learn about some interesting resident wild creatures that live in the fields\, forests\, and other habitats here in western Nor th Carolina. This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Natu ralists. This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturali sts.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/wild-encounters-july-21/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/wild-encounters-july-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34142@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260722T160000Z DTEND:20260722T170000Z SUMMARY:Tree Walk — A Guided Tour of the Gardens LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Join gardens assistant Aidan Holton for an hour among the tree s of the Southern Appalachians — free\, all welcome.\nhttps://highlandsb iological.org/calendar/tree-walk-a-guided-tour-of-the-gardens/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/tree-walk-a-guided-tour-of-th e-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34129@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260722T200000Z DTEND:20260722T210000Z SUMMARY:Science on the Rocks: Glow Worms of the Highlands Plateau LOCATION:Weyman Building DESCRIPTION:Science on the Rocks: Glow Worms of the Highlands Plateau📅 Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman\, Highlands Biological Sta tionFree and open to the public Join Highlands Biological Station for an i nformal Science on the Rocks conversation with Heather Pratt about the fas cinating glow worms of the Highlands Plateau.\nhttps://highlandsbiological .org/calendar/science-on-the-rocks-glow-worms-of-the-highlands-plateau/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/science-on-the-rocks-glow-wor ms-of-the-highlands-plateau/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34113@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260723T220000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z SUMMARY:André Michaux in North America: Revealing the Botanical Treasures of the Carolinas LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Zahner Conservation Lecture 6 Featured Speaker Dana Beach\, Fo under and former Executive Director\, SC Coastal Conservation League\, Boa rd Member\, Butler Parklands Date: Thursday\, July 23 Time: 6pm – 7pm Co st: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiologica l.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#andre-michaux Sponsored by Ruthie & Berry Edwards Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation\nhttps://high landsbiological.org/calendar/andre-michaux-in-north-america/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/andre-michaux-in-north-americ a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34087@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260727T130000Z DTEND:20260727T200000Z SUMMARY:Botany Bootcamp LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:Botany Bootcamp July 27\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Instructo r: Dr. Paul Manos\, Duke University Botany Bootcamp is an engaging\, hands -on workshop designed to introduce participants to the remarkable diversit y of plant life found on the Highlands Plateau.\nhttps://highlandsbiologic al.org/calendar/botany-bootcamp-1-2/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/botany-bootcamp-1-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34136@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260728T220000Z DTEND:20260729T000000Z SUMMARY:Summer Soirée at Flat Mountain Farm LOCATION:Flat Mountain Farm DESCRIPTION:Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for our most anticipa ted night of the year — the Summer Soirée at Flat Mountain Farm — our largest annual fundraiser in support of biological research and education in the southern Appalachians.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/s ummer-soiree-at-flat-mountain-farm/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/summer-soiree-at-flat-mountai n-farm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34121@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260729T000000Z DTEND:20260729T010000Z SUMMARY:Salamander Meander LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s mos t elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool\, damp habit ats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/s alamander-meander-july-28/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/salamander-meander-july-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34102@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260729T090000Z DTEND:20260729T170000Z SUMMARY:MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 29 LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Obse rvatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS\, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship\, program.\nhttps://highlandsbiologica l.org/calendar/maps-bird-banding-at-hbs-july-27/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/maps-bird-banding-at-hbs-july -27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34143@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260729T160000Z DTEND:20260729T170000Z SUMMARY:Iridescence in the Gardens: A Guided Walk LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Look closely\, and the garden glows. Join us for a guided walk with Gardens Assistant Ripley Brenner exploring the surprising world of i ridescence in the plant kingdom — the shimmer\, sheen\, and structural c olor that turn ordinary petals and leaves into something luminous.\nhttps: //highlandsbiological.org/calendar/iridescence-in-the-gardens-a-guided-wal k/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/iridescence-in-the-gardens-a- guided-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34128@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260729T200000Z DTEND:20260729T210000Z SUMMARY:Science on the Rocks: Conservation Research on Kral’s Water Plan tain LOCATION:Weyman Building DESCRIPTION:Science on the Rocks: Conservation Research on Kral’s Water Plantain📅 Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman\, Highlands B iological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Jake Thompson for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation about Kral ’s water plantain (Sagittaria secundifolia)\, a threatened aquatic plant with an important conservation story.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/ca lendar/science-on-the-rocks-conservation-research-on-krals-water-plantain/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/science-on-the-rocks-conserva tion-research-on-krals-water-plantain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34114@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260730T220000Z DTEND:20260730T230000Z SUMMARY:Connecting Appalachia: Wildlife Connectivity\, Corridors\, and Roa d Crossings LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Zahner Conservation Lecture 7 Featured Speaker Liz Hillard\, P hD\, Senior Wildlife Biologist-Appalachian Region for Wildlands Network Da te: Thursday\, July 30 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration requ ired Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerl ectures/#connecting-appalachia Sponsored by Lori & Ed Heys Organized by Hi ghlands Biological Foundation\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/co nnecting-appalachia-wildlife-connectivity-corridors-and-road-crossings/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/connecting-appalachia-wildlif e-connectivity-corridors-and-road-crossings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34067@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 SUMMARY:Macrofungi of the Blue Ridge LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:4 Credit Hours August 3–14\, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Rachel Sw enie\, Harvard University This hands-on course introduces students to the collection\, identification\, and diversity of macrofungi—including mush rooms—of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains.\nhttps://highlandsbiological .org/calendar/macrofungi-of-the-blue-ridge/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/macrofungi-of-the-blue-ridge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34117@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260805T000000Z DTEND:20260805T010000Z SUMMARY:Millipede Night Crawl LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Creep into the nighttime world of one of the forest’s most f ascinating decomposers! Join our Naturalists for a closer look at milliped es as we explore the forest floor and discover how these many-legged creat ures play an important role in keeping our ecosystem healthy.\nhttps://hig hlandsbiological.org/calendar/millipede-night-crawl-august-4/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/millipede-night-crawl-august- 4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34144@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260805T170000Z DTEND:20260805T180000Z SUMMARY:Mindfulness in the Gardens LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Slow down. Look closer. Breathe.\nhttps://highlandsbiological. org/calendar/mindfulness-in-the-gardens/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/mindfulness-in-the-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34127@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260805T200000Z DTEND:20260805T210000Z SUMMARY:Science on the Rocks: The Hidden Chemical World of Salamanders LOCATION:Weyman Building DESCRIPTION:Science on the Rocks: The Hidden Chemical World of Salamanders 📅 Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman\, Highlands Biologic al StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Paul Ni colosi for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation about the hidden chemical world of salamanders.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/s cience-on-the-rocks-the-hidden-chemical-world-of-salamanders/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/science-on-the-rocks-the-hidd en-chemical-world-of-salamanders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34103@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260806T090000Z DTEND:20260806T170000Z SUMMARY:MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | August 6 LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Obse rvatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS\, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship\, program.\nhttps://highlandsbiologica l.org/calendar/maps-bird-banding-at-hbs-august-6/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/maps-bird-banding-at-hbs-augu st-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34115@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260806T220000Z DTEND:20260806T230000Z SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution on the Plateau: An Overview of Microplastics Res earch in the Southern Appalachians LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Zahner Conservation Lecture 8 Featured Speaker Jason Love\, As sociate Director of Highlands Biological Station\, Western Carolina Univer sity Date: Thursday\, August 6 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registrat ion required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events /zahnerlectures/#plastic-pollution Sponsored by Paul Manos & Diane Lennox Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation\nhttps://highlandsbiological. org/calendar/plastic-pollution-on-the-plateau/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/plastic-pollution-on-the-plat eau/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34141@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260812T160000Z DTEND:20260812T170000Z SUMMARY:The Flower Hunter’s Trail LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:The Seminoles called him Puc Puggy — the Flower Hunter. He e arned it. In the spring of 1775\, William Bartram rode into the Cherokee m ountains of western North Carolina and stayed barely two months. He never stopped writing.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/32562/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/32562/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34126@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260812T200000Z DTEND:20260812T210000Z SUMMARY:Science on the Rocks: Darwin\, Wallace\, and the Making of The Des cent of Man LOCATION:Weyman Building DESCRIPTION:Science on the Rocks: Darwin\, Wallace\, and the Making of The Descent of Man📅 Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman\, Hi ghlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Highlands Biolo gical Station as we close out the 2026 Science on the Rocks series with a special conversation featuring Dr.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calend ar/science-on-the-rocks-darwin-wallace-and-the-making-of-the-descent-of-ma n/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/science-on-the-rocks-darwin-w allace-and-the-making-of-the-descent-of-man/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34146@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260819T160000Z DTEND:20260819T170000Z SUMMARY:What’s Blooming: Bog & Pollinator Gardens LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater DESCRIPTION:What's Blooming: Bog & Pollinator Gardens A guided gardens tou r with Dr.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/whats-blooming-bog-po llinator-gardens/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/whats-blooming-bog-pollinator -gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34148@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z SUMMARY:Intro to Backyard Birding LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in birding but aren't sure how to get started with this popular pastime? This program is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of birding and discover how easy it can be to get starte d.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/intro-to-backyard-birding-sep t-18/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/intro-to-backyard-birding-sep t-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34145@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z SUMMARY:Hemlocks & Other Old Growth Trees: Educational Walk LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Highlands Biological Station · Coker Trail · Highlands\, NC Free — RSVP required Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Highlan ds Biological Station for an Old Growth Forest edition of our educational hemlock walk.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/hemlocks-other-old -growth-trees-educational-walk/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/hemlocks-other-old-growth-tre es-educational-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34149@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260923T130000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z SUMMARY:Hawk Hike with Maddie LOCATION:Whiteside Mountain Trail DESCRIPTION:Join Maddie on an interpretive hike up Whiteside Mountain in s earch of our resident Peregrine Falcons! While wildlife sightings are neve r guaranteed\, there is always a chance we may encounter a variety of migr ating birds and other resident animals commonly seen in the Highlands area .\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/hawk-hike-with-maddie-sept-23/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/hawk-hike-with-maddie-sept-23 / END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34150@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260925T130000Z DTEND:20260925T140000Z SUMMARY:Morning Meditation & Mindfulness LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Join us for a calm and grounding morning to start your day off right. During this hour-long program\, we will take a few quiet moments t o breathe deeply\, gently stretch our bodies\, and explore ways we can pra ctice mindfulness during this season of change.\nhttps://highlandsbiologic al.org/calendar/morning-meditation-mindfulness-sept-25/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/morning-meditation-mindfulnes s-sept-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34151@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z SUMMARY:Surprising Skulls LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Ever stumbled across a skull while out on a stroll and wondere d what it can tell you? Join Alex for a brief introduction to the fascinat ing world of bone science! Bring your questions and any skulls you’d lik e to have identified.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/surprising -skulls-sept-26/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/surprising-skulls-sept-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34152@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261002T140000Z DTEND:20261002T160000Z SUMMARY:Spooky Species BioBlitz LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Join us in search for curious\, creepy\, and weird species on the Highlands Plateau! Kids can join a spooky scavenger hunt\, while teens and adults contribute observations to iNaturalist and local community sci ence.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/spooky-species-bioblitz/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/spooky-species-bioblitz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34147@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261004T200000Z DTEND:20261004T230000Z SUMMARY:Highlands on the Half-Shell LOCATION:Valentine Meadow at Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, October 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an outdoor Cajun-inspired celebration in the heart of Highlands.\nhttps://highlandsb iological.org/calendar/highlands-on-the-half-shell-2026/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/highlands-on-the-half-shell-2 026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34161@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261008T190000Z DTEND:20261008T220000Z SUMMARY:NCNPS 75th Anniversary Celebration LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/ncnps-7th-anniversary -celebration/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/ncnps-7th-anniversary-celebra tion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34153@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261009T150000Z DTEND:20261009T170000Z SUMMARY:Crafting Wild Creatures LOCATION:Cook Pavilion DESCRIPTION:Do you have a favorite animal that lives here on the Highlands Plateau? Stop by the Cook Pavilion and join us for some craft time. We wi ll have materials and inspiration to share!\nhttps://highlandsbiological.o rg/calendar/crafting-wild-creatures-oct-9/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/crafting-wild-creatures-oct-9 / END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34154@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z SUMMARY:Amazing Moths LOCATION:Cook Pavilion DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of chasing butterflies? Luckily\, moths will com e to you! Stop by the Cook Pavilion to learn about what makes moths amazin g and how you can attract them to your own backyard!\nhttps://highlandsbio logical.org/calendar/amazing-moths-oct-10/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/amazing-moths-oct-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34155@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261014T230000Z SUMMARY:Science & S’mores: What Do Insects Have to Do With Climate? LOCATION:Cook Pavilion DESCRIPTION:Introducing Science & S’mores\, a new HBF discussion series that brings people together around the fire to explore interesting scienti fic topics\, research\, and discoveries.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/ calendar/science-smores-oct-14/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/science-smores-oct-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34156@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261016T130000Z DTEND:20261016T140000Z SUMMARY:Leaves of Change LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Jo in us on the Kelsey Trail for a naturalist walk to learn more about the ph enetics fall and nature’s seasonal processes.\nhttps://highlandsbiologic al.org/calendar/leaves-of-change-oct-16/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/leaves-of-change-oct-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34157@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261023T130000Z DTEND:20261023T140000Z SUMMARY:Leaves of Change LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Jo in us on the Kelsey Trail for a naturalist walk to learn more about the ph enetics fall and nature’s seasonal processes.\nhttps://highlandsbiologic al.org/calendar/leaves-of-change-oct-23/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/leaves-of-change-oct-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34158@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z SUMMARY:Pressing Matters LOCATION:Cook Pavilion DESCRIPTION:Curious about herbariums or preserving flowers from your garde n? Join us for an introduction to pressing and preparing plants for collec tions and art. Plant presses provided\; bring flowers and shears if you ha ve them!\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/pressing-matters-oct-24 / URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/pressing-matters-oct-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34159@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261027T210000Z DTEND:20261027T223000Z SUMMARY:The Enchanted Forest LOCATION:Valentine Meadow at Highlands Biological Station DESCRIPTION:Come trick-or-treating along the forest trails of the Highland s Botanical Garden and learn more about some creatures that we associate w ith Halloween. All ages welcome and costumes are encouraged!\nhttps://high landsbiological.org/calendar/the-enchanted-forest-oct-27/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/the-enchanted-forest-oct-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34160@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20261030T130000Z DTEND:20261030T140000Z SUMMARY:Creepy Critter Crawl LOCATION:HBS North Campus DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weird walk through the botanical gardens to lear n about the obscure\, creepy\, crawly\, and strange creatures that can be found on the Highlands Plateau.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/ creepy-critter-crawl-oct-30/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/creepy-critter-crawl-oct-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hbs-event-34196@highlandsbiological.org DTSTAMP:20261020T194922Z DTSTART:20270108T150000Z DTEND:20270108T160000Z SUMMARY:Summer 2027 Field Course Registration Opens LOCATION:Online Only DESCRIPTION:Registration for Highlands Biological Station’s 2027 summer field courses opens on Friday\, January 8.\nhttps://highlandsbiological.or g/calendar/summer-2027-field-course-registration-opens/ URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/calendar/summer-2027-field-course-regi stration-opens/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR