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SUMMARY:Rock Outcrop and Cliff Ecology
DESCRIPTION:2 Credit Hours\nJune 8–12\, 2026\nInstructors: Dr. Laura Boggess\, Mars Hill University & Mr. Gary Kauffman\, USFS (Emeritus) \nCliffs and rock outcrops are among the most striking and ecologically distinctive landscapes in the Southern Appalachians. These environments support rare\, endemic\, and specialized species shaped by extreme conditions and long-term geological processes—yet they remain understudied\, in part due to their inaccessibility. \nHighlands Biological Station lies within one of the most rugged and geologically diverse regions of the Appalachians\, offering access to unique communities such as high-elevation granitic domes\, rocky summits\, cliffs\, and montane red cedar woodlands. \nIn this weeklong\, field-intensive course\, we will explore the emerging field of cliff ecology and conservation. Most of our time will be spent outdoors\, developing field skills\, observing species assemblages\, and examining how organisms interact with one another and with their physical environment. Through complementary lectures\, readings\, and discussions\, we will consider the natural history of these ecosystems\, the ways humans engage with them\, and how we can shift our relationship toward stewardship and reciprocity. \nBy the end of the course\, you will have built a strong foundation in cliff and outcrop ecology\, connected with a community of like-minded peers\, and deepened your relationship with the distinctive landscapes of the Southern Appalachians.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/rock-outcrop-and-cliff-ecology/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weird and Underappreciated Arthropods of North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Zahner Conservation Lecture 1\nFeatured Speaker\nDr. Matt Bertone\, Entomologist and Director\, NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (NCSU) \nDate: Thursday\, June 11\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE | No registration required \nLearn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#arthropods \nSponsored by Vicki and Donny Ferguson\nOrganized by Highlands Biological Foundation
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/weird-and-underappreciated-arthropods-of-north-carolina/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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