See below for all of our upcoming events & programs!
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Nature 101: Lovely Lichens
(Bushy beard lichen courtesy Paige Engelbrektsson)
Tuesday, March 21st | 1 – 2 PM
Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
FREE | No registration necessary
They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere – but have you really stopped to notice them? Join the Highlands Nature Center to learn more about the wild world of lichens. We’ll cover the basics about these strange organisms before heading out into the Botanical Garden for a taste of just how weird and wonderful they can be.
Weather depedent. Stay tuned to the HBS Facebook page for weather-related updates.
Wildflower Walks
Wednesdays & Saturdays in April | 4 – 5 PM
Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
FREE | No registration necessary
Beginning on Saturday, April 1st, the Highlands Nature Center will be hosting biweekly Wildflower Walks. These free, community programs are led by knowledgeable guides that will take you on easy strolls through the Botanical Garden to explore stunning displays of spring wildflowers and learn about their unique characteristics and habitats. All are welcome to join in!
Weather dependent.
Highlands Nature Center's Earth Day Extravaganza!
Saturday April 22nd | 12 – 3 PM
Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
FREE | No registration necessary | Family-friendly
Celebrate the beauty and wonders of Earth at the Highlands Nature Center’s Earth Day Extravaganza on Saturday, April 22nd from 12 to 3 PM! Grab your family, and get ready to explore and appreciate the natural world with a scavenger hunt that will have you searching high and low for Earth’s treasures in the Highlands Botanical Garden. Then, tap into your creative side with nature art and DIY crafts that will inspire you to use recycled materials to make beautiful, eco-friendly creations. The celebration will continue at 4 PM with a Wildflower Walk through the garden to see which spring blooms are on display. Whether you and your family members are budding artists, intrepid explorers, or nature enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone at this free, community event.
Weather dependent.
Nature 101: Wonderful Weather
Tuesday, April 18th | 1 – 2 PM
Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
FREE | No registration necessary
Join our education team on an investigation to uncover how temperature, water, and sunlight influence our daily weather patterns. We will use scientific equipment to take measurements and create our own weather forecast for the evening.
Weather depedent. Stay tuned to the HBS Facebook page for weather-related updates.
Antarctic Cruise Adventure Ft. Dr. James McClintock
December 10 – 22, 2023
Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime to extraordinary Antarctica, where towering icebergs and massive glaciers showcase flawless beauty. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions to the White Continent in expert company and witness rare and thrilling wildlife up close, from lively penguin colonies to several species of whales. This cruise will feature HBF’s featured fall lecturer and noted Antarctic researcher Dr. James McClintock, who offers a lecture series on the impact of rising global temperatures on this fragile ecosystem.
Book early and save $3,000 per person on all stateroom categories and suites. Plus, save 50% on the single supplement on stateroom categories 1-3 when reserved by Feb 28, 2023.
Click HERE to see flyer with a tentative schedule and pricing options.
Interested in booking? Please contact Florence Holmes, Luxury Travel Advisor, at 404.291.0933 or florence.holmes@protravelinc.com
2023 Summer Staff Positions Open Now
Click HERE to see available positions & details. Application deadlines are in March 2023.
The Highlands Biological Station is recruiting applicants for our 2023 summer positions at the Highlands Nature Center & Highlands Botanical Garden.
Highlands Nature Center: Closed for the Winter
Closed for the Season. The Highlands Nature Center will continue to provide free, seasonal programs, so stay tuned to this page for the latest updates. The Highlands Nature Center museum will reopen in the spring.
FREE admission
Calling all nature lovers! Plan your visit to the Highlands Nature Center to meet live animals, explore our natural history exhibits, and stroll through the adjacent Highlands Botanical Garden. There’s something for all ages and interests.