Field Courses
Landscape Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructors: Dr. Bill Peterman (Ohio State University) Amphibians are among the most imperiled taxa globally, with habitat loss and degradation posing the greatest threats. Landscape ecology and conservation biology provide […]
Comparative Temperate/Tropical Ecology
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesDr. Jim Costa (WCU/HBS) and Dr. Travis Knowles (Francis Marion University) An introductory exploration of the ecology and biogeography of temperate-zone and tropical biodiversity hotspots, from the southern Appalachians to […]
Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies – Session 1
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) Please note that both sessions of this course are identical - you only need to sign up for 1 session. Natural history and […]
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesMargie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the […]
Rock Outcrop and Cliff Face Communities
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructors: Laura Boggess (Mars Hill University) and Gary Kaufmann (USDA Forest Service) This course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte […]
Bryophyte Identification
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Ed Schwartzman (Joe Pye Ecological Consulting) Please note that this course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte diversity, and […]
Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies – Session 2
Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) Please note that both sessions of this course are identical - you only need to sign up for 1 session. Natural history and […]
Lichen Identification Workshop
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesDr. Jessi Allen (EWU) and Dr. James Lendemer (NYBG) This course will focus on lichen identification, both in the lab and in the field, including basic morphology and chemical tests, […]
Spiders of the Southern Appalachians
Instructors: Dr. Sarah Stellwagen (UNC - Charlotte) and Dr. Kefyn Catley (Western Carolina University Emeritus) Spiders are one of the most diverse groups of animals, and the many different ecosystems […]
Mushrooms of the Carolinas and Southern Appalachian Region
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesDr. Alan Bessette and Arleen Bessette (Authors of multiple mushroom field guides) ** This workshop is currently full and has an extensive waitlist. If additional spots open up we will […]
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