Highlands Biological Station
2026 Workshops
Welcome to the Highlands Biological Station’s 2026 Summer Workshops!
Set amid the remarkable biodiversity of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, our workshops are designed for curiosity, creativity, and discovery. These focused, hands-on experiences provide opportunities to build skills, deepen knowledge, and connect with fellow learners — all within the Highlands Plateau’s unparalleled natural setting.
Oconee Bell Celebration
March 21 – 22, 2026
Dr. Jim Costa, Highlands Biological Station and Western Carolina University, and Dr. Cynthia Woodsong
1-Day Pass: $70.00
2-Day Pass: $125.00
Mindful Birding
May 1, 2026
Topher Stephens
$100.00
Learning Birdsongs
May 8, 2026
Topher Stephens
$100.00
Botany Bootcamp
June 1, 2026
Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University
$100.00
Paper Botanicals: Fraser Magnolia
June 4, 2026
Cynthia Woodsong
Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography
June 15 – 16, 2026
Nature of Drawing: Naturalist's Sketchbook
June 17, 2026
Preston Montague
$200.00
Mammal Diversity & Habitat
June 17 – 18, 2026
Patrick Brannon
$200.00
Make A Bee Hotel
July 9, 2026
John Kotab
$50.00
Botany Bootcamp
July 27, 2026
Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University
$100.00