Salamander Meander
2026-06-23 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.
