Highlands Biological Station

A Buggy Evening
2023-07-05 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
July 5th (Register HERE)
9 – 10 PM
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Experience the world of our smallest nocturnal creatures—insects! Learn to identify unique and beautiful insects then join naturalists to look for fireflies and nocturnal creepy crawlies in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Owl Prowl
2023-07-11 19:00 - 19:45
July 11th (Register HERE)
Time: 7pm – 7:45pm
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Who-oo goes there? Join Balsam Mountain Trust for a special meeting with their live owl ambassadors and learn more about these amazing nocturnal raptors. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Going Batty
2023-07-12 21:00 - 22:00
July 12th (Register HERE)
Time: 9pm-10pm
FREE, all ages welcome
Discover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats, then join naturalists in the Botanical Garden to seek them out. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Folklore & Explore
2023-07-18 21:00 - 22:00
July 18th (Register HERE)
9 – 10 PM
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Curious about old wives’ tales, superstitions, & Sasquatch? Explore the natural, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Folklore & Explore
2023-07-19 21:00 - 22:00
July 19th (Register HERE)
9 – 10 PM
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Curious about old wives’ tales, superstitions, & Sasquatch? Explore the natural, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Amazing Moths
2023-07-25 21:00 - 22:00
July 25th (Register HERE)
9-10 PM
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Celebrate National Moth Week with us! Learn about the many kinds of moths that call our area home, then join naturalists to see which ones we can find in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Amazing Moths
2023-07-26 21:00 - 22:00
July 26th (Register HERE)
9-10 PM
FREE, all ages welcome
Registration required
Celebrate National Moth Week with us! Learn about the many kinds of moths that call our area home, then join naturalists to see which ones we can find in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.

Millipede Night Crawl
2026-06-02 20:00 - 21:00
Creep into the nighttime world of one of the forest’s most fascinating decomposers! Join our Naturalists for a closer look at millipedes as we explore the forest floor and discover how these many-legged creatures play an important role in keeping our ecosystem healthy.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-2
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Salamander Meander
2026-06-09 20:00 - 21:00
Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-9
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

What Bat is That?
2026-06-16 20:00 - 21:00
Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-16
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Salamander Meander
2026-06-23 20:00 - 21:00
Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-23
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Owls: Masters of the Night
2026-06-30 18:30 - 19:30
These mysterious birds of prey are seldom seen due to their elusive and nocturnal lifestyle. Meet some live owls and learn about their fascinating lives and unique adaptations.
This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-30
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Salamander Meander
2026-07-07 20:00 - 21:00
Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#july-7
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

What Bat is That?
2026-07-14 20:00 - 21:00
Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#july-14
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Wild Encounters
2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30
Meet and learn about some interesting resident wild creatures that live in the fields, forests, and other habitats here in western North Carolina.
This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#july-21
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Salamander Meander
2026-07-28 20:00 - 21:00
Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#july-28
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

Millipede Night Crawl
2026-08-04 20:00 - 21:00
Creep into the nighttime world of one of the forest’s most fascinating decomposers! Join our Naturalists for a closer look at millipedes as we explore the forest floor and discover how these many-legged creatures play an important role in keeping our ecosystem healthy.
All ages welcome
Weather dependent
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#august-4
Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.
