Field Courses
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 […]
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 […]
Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie (USFWS, Emeritus) This class will include a detailed description of the grass flower, inflorescence type, habitat and ecological associations, Tribal affinities, distribution, and habit differences. The […]
Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) Check back later for a description and pre-requisites.
Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. John Morse Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects […]
Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. Howie Neufeld (Appalachian State University) A short course on basic plant ecophysiology instrumentation and techniques, designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Students will learn the operating principles […]
Southern Appalachian Mammals
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructors: Dr. Rada Petric (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Dr. Ed Pivorun (Clemson University) This course will emphasize the mammalian fauna of the Southern Appalachians. We will have traditional lectures on mammalian […]
Biology and Conservation of Birds
Instructor: Dr. Rob Bierregaard (Drexel University & Academy of Natural Sciences) Bird diversity is extremely high in the southern Appalachian mountain and Blue Ridge Escarpment region, an area that includes […]
Biology and Identification of Ferns
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: Dr. Joey Shaw (UT-Chattanooga) Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the seedless vascular plants, or cryptogams, or pteridophytes, including ferns and fern allies like lycopodium, and obscure taxa […]
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