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Summer 2027 Field Course Registration Opens
Fri, Jan 8 · 10 am
Online Only
Registration for Highlands Biological Station’s 2027 summer field courses opens on Friday, January 8.
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Snake Feeding
Sat, Nov 8 · 11 am – 11:30 am
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:
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Morning Bird Walk
Sat, Nov 15 · 8 am – 9 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Eyes to the skies! Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join us as we take an easy walk around the garden to find our feathered friends. Binoculars available to borrow.
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Snake Feeding
Sat, Nov 15 · 11 am – 11:30 am
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:
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Snake Feeding
Sat, Nov 22 · 11 am – 11:30 am
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:
December 2025
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Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
Fri, Dec 5 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic.
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Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
Fri, Dec 12 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic.
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Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
Sat, Dec 13 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic.
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Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
Fri, Dec 19 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic.
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Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
Sat, Dec 20 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic.
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Winter Break Closure
Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
In accordance with Western Carolina University’s holiday schedule and protocol, the Highlands Biological Station will be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026.
January 2026
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Who’s Out There? (Drop-in Station)
Fri, Jan 16 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
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The Skin You’re In (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Jan 16 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Do you think you can identify an animal by its fur? Drop in for a few minutes, or stay and pair the ‘Who’s Out There?’ activities with this hands-on opportunity to see and feel a variety of animal skins!
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Who’s Out There? (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Jan 17 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
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The Skin You’re In (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Jan 17 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Do you think you can identify an animal by its fur? Drop in for a few minutes, or stay and pair the ‘Who’s Out There?’ activities with this hands-on opportunity to see and feel a variety of animal skins!
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The Skin You’re In (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Jan 30 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Do you think you can identify an animal by its fur? Drop in for a few minutes, or stay and pair the ‘Who’s Out There?’ activities with this hands-on opportunity to see and feel a variety of animal skins!
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Who’s Out There? (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Jan 30 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
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CANCELED The Skin You’re In (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Jan 31 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
⚠️ ❄️ The Nature center will be closed January 31st due to winter storm warnings. Stay safe everyone! Do you think you can identify an animal by its fur?
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CANCELED Who’s Out There? (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Jan 31 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
⚠️ ❄️ The Nature center will be closed January 31st due to winter storm warnings. Stay safe everyone! Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
February 2026
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Bee-My-Valentine (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Feb 13 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to celebrate your love for the outdoors! We will be crafting nature-themed Valentines to share and spend some time getting to know others within our community.
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Bee-My-Valentine (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Feb 14 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to celebrate your love for the outdoors! We will be crafting nature-themed Valentines to share and spend some time getting to know others within our community.
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Nature Center ROCKS! (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Feb 27 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Have you ever heard of The Kindness Rocks Project? This weekend at the Nature Center, we will gather to create a garden of kindness through art and community. Supplies will be provided.
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Nature Center ROCKS! (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Feb 28 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Have you ever heard of The Kindness Rocks Project? This weekend at the Nature Center, we will gather to create a garden of kindness through art and community. Supplies will be provided.
March 2026
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Protecting Our Hemlocks: Public Workshop at Highlands Biological Station
Wed, Mar 11 · 10 am – 4 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join us on March 11 for a special outdoor workshop focused on the conservation and treatment of eastern hemlocks. Led by licensed professionals, this hands-on program will introduce participants to hemlock health assessment, treatment decision-making, and application methods used to combat hemlock woolly adelgid.
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ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Mar 13 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re already seeing some fresh pops of green! We will kick off the ecoEXPLORE Botany Field Season with a plant scavenger hunt along the Botanical Garden trails and the Boardwalk.
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Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Mar 13 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to make your very own Bark Book! Enjoy a stroll through the forest to create unique texture impressions of different tree bark patterns, and learn some tips and tricks to help you identify your findings.
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ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Mar 14 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re already seeing some fresh pops of green! We will kick off the ecoEXPLORE Botany Field Season with a plant scavenger hunt along the Botanical Garden trails and the Boardwalk.
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Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Mar 14 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to make your very own Bark Book! Enjoy a stroll through the forest to create unique texture impressions of different tree bark patterns, and learn some tips and tricks to help you identify your findings.
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The Lost (and Found!) Shortia: HBS Oconee Bells 2026!
Mar 21 – 22, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Celebrate one of the Southern Appalachians’ most beloved and enigmatic wildflowers during this special two-day Oconee Bells program led by Dr. Jim Costa and Dr. Cynthia Woodsong.
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ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Mar 27 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re already seeing some fresh pops of green! We will kick off the ecoEXPLORE Botany Field Season with a plant scavenger hunt along the Botanical Garden trails and the Boardwalk.
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Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)
Fri, Mar 27 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to make your very own Bark Book! Enjoy a stroll through the forest to create unique texture impressions of different tree bark patterns, and learn some tips and tricks to help you identify your findings.
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ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Mar 28 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re already seeing some fresh pops of green! We will kick off the ecoEXPLORE Botany Field Season with a plant scavenger hunt along the Botanical Garden trails and the Boardwalk.
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Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)
Sat, Mar 28 · 10 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us at the Nature Center to make your very own Bark Book! Enjoy a stroll through the forest to create unique texture impressions of different tree bark patterns, and learn some tips and tricks to help you identify your findings.
April 2026
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BioBlitz Boogy!
Apr 2 – 4, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Become a wildlife explorer and discover what’s living right in our backyard! Join us at the Highlands Nature Center to participate in an ecoEXPLORE BioBlitz.
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BioBlitz Boogy!
Apr 9 – 11, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Become a wildlife explorer and discover what’s living right in our backyard! Join us at the Highlands Nature Center to participate in an ecoEXPLORE BioBlitz.
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Mammal Diversity and Habitat Workshop
Apr 15 – Jun 16, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Mammal Diversity and Habitat Workshop June 17–18, 2026 Instructor: Patrick Brannon This two-day workshop introduces participants to the rich diversity of mammals found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
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BioBlitz Boogy!
Apr 16 – 18, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Become a wildlife explorer and discover what’s living right in our backyard! Join us at the Highlands Nature Center to participate in an ecoEXPLORE BioBlitz.
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BioBlitz Boogy!
Apr 23 – 25, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Become a wildlife explorer and discover what’s living right in our backyard! Join us at the Highlands Nature Center to participate in an ecoEXPLORE BioBlitz.
May 2026
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Hop, Slither, Slide!
May 1 – 2, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
May begins Herpetology Season! Hop, slither, or slide down to the Highlands Nature Center to learn about the reptiles and amphibians we share the world with.
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Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
May 4 – 8, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
2 Credit Hours May 4–8, 2026 Instructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie, Retired Endangered Species Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Volunteer and Independent Contractor This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the identification, morphology, and ecology of grasses native to the Southern Appalachian region.
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Hop, Slither, Slide!
May 7 – 9, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
May begins Herpetology Season! Hop, slither, or slide down to the Highlands Nature Center to learn about the reptiles and amphibians we share the world with.
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Hop, Slither, Slide!
May 14 – 15, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
May begins Herpetology Season! Hop, slither, or slide down to the Highlands Nature Center to learn about the reptiles and amphibians we share the world with.
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MAPS Bird Banding
Fri, May 15 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Introduction to the Vascular Flora of the Blue Ridge
May 18 – 22, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
COURSE FULL - Join the waitlist via the link provided below 2 Credit Hours May 18–22, 2026 Instructor: Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University Cost: $500.00 This course welcomes students, professional biologists, and plant enthusiasts alike.
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Hop, Slither, Slide!
May 21 – 23, 2026
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
May begins Herpetology Season! Hop, slither, or slide down to the Highlands Nature Center to learn about the reptiles and amphibians we share the world with.
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Identification and Conservation of Wetland Plants
May 25 – 29, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
2 Credit Hours May 25–29, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Joey Shaw, UT-Chattanooga This course is designed for anyone wishing to strengthen their skills in observing, collecting, identifying, and assessing the ecological “quality” of wetland plant species.
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Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders
May 25 – Jun 5, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours May 25 – June 5, 2026 Instructors: Kenneth H. Kozak, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota) & Joseph H. K. Pechmann, Ph.D. (Western Carolina University) The Southern Appalachians are home to one of the richest and most ecologically significant salamander assemblages on Earth.
June 2026
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True Sedge Workshop: A Weeklong Dive into the Genus Carex
Jun 1 – 5, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
2 Credit Hours June 1–5, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Joey Shaw, UT-Chattanooga True sedges are famously challenging to identify.
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Botany Bootcamp
Mon, Jun 1 · 9 am – 4 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Botany Bootcamp June 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Instructor: Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University Botany Bootcamp is an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to introduce participants to the remarkable diversity of plant life found on the Highlands Plateau.
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Millipede Night Crawl
Tue, Jun 2 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Paper Botanicals – Fraser’s Magnolia
Thu, Jun 4 · 9 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Paper Botanicals – Fraser’s Magnolia June 4, 2026, 9:00AM - 3:30PM Instructor: Cynthia Woodsong Celebrate the beauty of one of the Southern Appalachians’ most distinctive trees in this hands-on botanical art workshop focused on Fraser’s Magnolia (Magnolia fraseri).
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 5
Fri, Jun 5 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Rock Outcrop and Cliff Ecology
Jun 8 – 12, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
2 Credit Hours June 8–12, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Laura Boggess, Mars Hill University & Mr. Gary Kauffman, USFS (Emeritus) Cliffs and rock outcrops are among the most striking and ecologically distinctive landscapes in the Southern Appalachians.
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Salamander Meander
Tue, Jun 9 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Science on the Rocks: Microplastics in Big Brown Bats
Wed, Jun 10 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Microplastics in Big Brown Bats📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological Station Kick off the Science on the Rocks series with Grant-in-Aid researcher Rachel Price for a relaxed conversation about microplastics in Big Brown Bats and the influence of urbanization.
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Weird and Underappreciated Arthropods of North Carolina
Thu, Jun 11 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 1 Featured Speaker Dr.
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The Biology and Conservation of Birds
Jun 15 – 26, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours June 15–26, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Rob Bierregaard, Acadamy of Natural Sciences/Drexel University (Retired) This two-week intensive course offers a comprehensive introduction to avian biology, behavior, and conservation, grounded in both field experience and laboratory study.
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 15
Mon, Jun 15 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop
Jun 15 – 16, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop June 15–16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily Instructor: Patrick Brannon The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to one of the greatest concentrations of salamander diversity in the world.
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What Bat is That?
Tue, Jun 16 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook
Wed, Jun 17 · 10 am – 4 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook June 17, 2026 Instructor: Preston Montague Discover the art of observation and storytelling through the naturalist’s sketchbook in this creative, hands-on workshop led by artist, educator, and landscape architect Preston Montague.
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What’s Blooming in the Gardens Tour
Wed, Jun 17 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Take a midday stroll through the Highlands Botanical Gardens and discover what’s currently in bloom! Join the Highlands Biological Station horticultural staff for a guided garden tour highlighting seasonal flowers, native plants, and other botanical features throughout the Gardens.
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Story: Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Conservation, and the Science Inside the Nest
Thu, Jun 18 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 2 Featured Speaker Lauren D. Pharr, Ph.D., Postgraduate Researcher, North Carolina State University Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#woodpeckers Sponsored by Jennie Stowers Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies: Session 1
Jun 21 – Jul 2, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours June 21–July 2 Instructors: Session 1: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Alexander Orfinger, Dalton State College. Session 2: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr.
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Salamander Meander
Tue, Jun 23 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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What’s Blooming in the Gardens Tour
Wed, Jun 24 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Take a midday stroll through the Highlands Botanical Gardens and discover what’s currently in bloom! Join the Highlands Biological Station horticultural staff for a guided garden tour highlighting seasonal flowers, native plants, and other botanical features throughout the Gardens.
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HBF 2026 Annual Member Meeting
Wed, Jun 24 · 3 pm – 4 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Highlands Biological Foundation Members Wednesday, June 24 | 3:00 PM John 'Sto' Stowers Teaching Pavilion 111 Lower Lake Rd HBF members are invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting of the Highlands Biological Foundation on Wednesday, June 25th at 3:00 PM.
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Science on the Rocks: Batpack AT
Wed, Jun 24 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Batpack AT📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological Station Join HBS Research Assistant Nicci Barrett for a relaxed conversation about bat research and fieldwork at Highlands Biological Station.
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The Blue Wall: What we know–and don’t know–about southern Appalachia’s enigmatic weather-making landform
Thu, Jun 25 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 3 Featured Speaker Philip S.
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 26
Fri, Jun 26 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Owls: Masters of the Night
Tue, Jun 30 · 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
July 2026
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Under the Canopy: A Guided Tree Walk with Dr. Paul Manos
Wed, Jul 1 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Wednesday, July 1, 202612:00 PMHighlands Botanical Gardens The tour will begin at the Highlands Nature Center. Look up, lean in, and discover the remarkable trees of the Highlands Botanical Garden! Join Dr.
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Science on the Rocks: What Trees Can Tell Us
Wed, Jul 1 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: What Trees Can Tell Us📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public What can trees tell us about the past?
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Biology of Southern Appalachian Mammals
Jul 6 – 17, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours July 6–17, 2026 Instructor: Dr. Catherine Haase, Associate Professor, Department of Biology; Principal Investigator, Center of Excellence for Field Biology, Austin Peay State University Explore the remarkable diversity of mammals that call the Southern Appalachian Mountains home.
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Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies: Session 2
Jul 6 – 17, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours July 6-17, 2026 Instructors: Session 1: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Alexander Orfinger, Dalton State College. Session 2: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr.
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Salamander Meander
Tue, Jul 7 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Insects & Insect Signs in the Gardens
Wed, Jul 8 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join us for a free gardens tour on Wednesday, July 8 at noon, meeting at the Highlands Nature Center. Dr.
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Science on the Rocks: Woodland Salamanders
Wed, Jul 8 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Woodland Salamanders📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researchers David Adams and Evangeline Bradley for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation focused on woodland salamanders.
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 9
Thu, Jul 9 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Southern Appalachian Freshwater Resilience and Recovery Post-Hurricane Helene
Thu, Jul 9 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 4 Featured Speaker Julie DeMeester, Ph.D., Director of Freshwater and Coastal Programs, The Nature Conservancy, North Carolina Chapter Date: Thursday, July 9 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#freshwater Sponsored by Martha & Michael Dupuis, Monte & Palmer Gaillard, and Melanie & Tom Mauldin Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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What Bat is That?
Tue, Jul 14 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Science on the Rocks: Bats, Geology, and Conservation
Wed, Jul 15 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Bats, Geology, and Conservation📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Cam McClellan for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation exploring the connections between bats, geology, and conservation in North Carolina.
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The Venomous Snakes of Western North Carolina
Thu, Jul 16 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 5 Featured Speaker Carlton Burke, local naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator, Carolina Mountain Naturalists Date: Thursday, July 16 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#snakes Sponsored by Gayle Watkins & Andy Chmar Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 17
Fri, Jul 17 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Spiders of the Southern Appalachians
Jul 20 – 31, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours July 20–31, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Sarah Stellwagen, UNC–Charlotte & Dr. Alex Sweger, Hartwick College This course offers an immersive introduction to spider systematics, morphology, behavior, physiology, and ecology.
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Conservation Biology in the Southern Appalachians
Jul 20 – 31, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours July 20–31, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Christopher B. Mowry, Berry College Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary science devoted to understanding and safeguarding Earth’s biodiversity—a field that is both inspiring in its discoveries and sobering in its urgency.
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Wild Encounters
Tue, Jul 21 · 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Tree Walk — A Guided Tour of the Gardens
Wed, Jul 22 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Join gardens assistant Aidan Holton for an hour among the trees of the Southern Appalachians — free, all welcome.
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Science on the Rocks: Glow Worms of the Highlands Plateau
Wed, Jul 22 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Glow Worms of the Highlands Plateau📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Highlands Biological Station for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation with Heather Pratt about the fascinating glow worms of the Highlands Plateau.
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André Michaux in North America: Revealing the Botanical Treasures of the Carolinas
Thu, Jul 23 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 6 Featured Speaker Dana Beach, Founder and former Executive Director, SC Coastal Conservation League, Board Member, Butler Parklands Date: Thursday, July 23 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#andre-michaux Sponsored by Ruthie & Berry Edwards Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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Botany Bootcamp
Mon, Jul 27 · 9 am – 4 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Botany Bootcamp July 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Instructor: Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University Botany Bootcamp is an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to introduce participants to the remarkable diversity of plant life found on the Highlands Plateau.
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Summer Soirée at Flat Mountain Farm
Tue, Jul 28 · 6 pm – 8 pm
Flat Mountain Farm (opens in Google Maps)
Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for our most anticipated night of the year — the Summer Soirée at Flat Mountain Farm — our largest annual fundraiser in support of biological research and education in the southern Appalachians.
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Salamander Meander
Tue, Jul 28 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 29
Wed, Jul 29 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Iridescence in the Gardens: A Guided Walk
Wed, Jul 29 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Look closely, and the garden glows. Join us for a guided walk with Gardens Assistant Ripley Brenner exploring the surprising world of iridescence in the plant kingdom — the shimmer, sheen, and structural color that turn ordinary petals and leaves into something luminous.
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Science on the Rocks: Conservation Research on Kral’s Water Plantain
Wed, Jul 29 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Conservation Research on Kral’s Water Plantain📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Jake Thompson for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation about Kral’s water plantain (Sagittaria secundifolia), a threatened aquatic plant with an important conservation story.
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Connecting Appalachia: Wildlife Connectivity, Corridors, and Road Crossings
Thu, Jul 30 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 7 Featured Speaker Liz Hillard, PhD, Senior Wildlife Biologist-Appalachian Region for Wildlands Network Date: Thursday, July 30 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#connecting-appalachia Sponsored by Lori & Ed Heys Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
August 2026
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Macrofungi of the Blue Ridge
Aug 3 – 14, 2026
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
4 Credit Hours August 3–14, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Rachel Swenie, Harvard University This hands-on course introduces students to the collection, identification, and diversity of macrofungi—including mushrooms—of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Millipede Night Crawl
Tue, Aug 4 · 8 pm – 9 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
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.
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Mindfulness in the Gardens
Wed, Aug 5 · 1 pm – 2 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Slow down. Look closer. Breathe.
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Science on the Rocks: The Hidden Chemical World of Salamanders
Wed, Aug 5 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: The Hidden Chemical World of Salamanders📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Paul Nicolosi for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation about the hidden chemical world of salamanders.
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | August 6
Thu, Aug 6 · 5 am – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program.
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Plastic Pollution on the Plateau: An Overview of Microplastics Research in the Southern Appalachians
Thu, Aug 6 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Highlands Nature Center (opens in Google Maps)
Zahner Conservation Lecture 8 Featured Speaker Jason Love, Associate Director of Highlands Biological Station, Western Carolina University Date: Thursday, August 6 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#plastic-pollution Sponsored by Paul Manos & Diane Lennox Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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The Flower Hunter’s Trail
Wed, Aug 12 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
The Seminoles called him Puc Puggy — the Flower Hunter. He earned it. In the spring of 1775, William Bartram rode into the Cherokee mountains of western North Carolina and stayed barely two months. He never stopped writing.
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Science on the Rocks: Darwin, Wallace, and the Making of The Descent of Man
Wed, Aug 12 · 4 pm – 5 pm
Weyman Building (opens in Google Maps)
Science on the Rocks: Darwin, Wallace, and the Making of The Descent of Man📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Highlands Biological Station as we close out the 2026 Science on the Rocks series with a special conversation featuring Dr.
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What’s Blooming: Bog & Pollinator Gardens
Wed, Aug 19 · 12 pm – 1 pm
Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater (opens in Google Maps)
What's Blooming: Bog & Pollinator Gardens A guided gardens tour with Dr.
September 2026
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Intro to Backyard Birding
Fri, Sep 18 · 9 am – 10 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Do you have an interest in birding but aren't sure how to get started with this popular pastime? This program is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of birding and discover how easy it can be to get started.
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Hemlocks & Other Old Growth Trees: Educational Walk
Sat, Sep 19 · 10 am – 1 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Highlands Biological Station · Coker Trail · Highlands, NC Free — RSVP required Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Highlands Biological Station for an Old Growth Forest edition of our educational hemlock walk.
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Hawk Hike with Maddie
Wed, Sep 23 · 9 am – 12 pm
Whiteside Mountain Trail (opens in Google Maps)
Join Maddie on an interpretive hike up Whiteside Mountain in search of our resident Peregrine Falcons! While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, there is always a chance we may encounter a variety of migrating birds and other resident animals commonly seen in the Highlands area.
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Morning Meditation & Mindfulness
Fri, Sep 25 · 9 am – 10 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Join us for a calm and grounding morning to start your day off right. During this hour-long program, we will take a few quiet moments to breathe deeply, gently stretch our bodies, and explore ways we can practice mindfulness during this season of change.
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Surprising Skulls
Sat, Sep 26 · 10 am – 12 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Ever stumbled across a skull while out on a stroll and wondered what it can tell you? Join Alex for a brief introduction to the fascinating world of bone science! Bring your questions and any skulls you’d like to have identified.
October 2026
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Spooky Species BioBlitz
Fri, Oct 2 · 10 am – 12 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Join us in search for curious, creepy, and weird species on the Highlands Plateau! Kids can join a spooky scavenger hunt, while teens and adults contribute observations to iNaturalist and local community science.
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Highlands on the Half-Shell
Sun, Oct 4 · 4 pm – 7 pm
Valentine Meadow at Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Join us Sunday, October 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an outdoor Cajun-inspired celebration in the heart of Highlands.
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NCNPS 75th Anniversary Celebration
Thu, Oct 8 · 3 pm – 6 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
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Crafting Wild Creatures
Fri, Oct 9 · 11 am – 1 pm
Cook Pavilion (opens in Google Maps)
Do you have a favorite animal that lives here on the Highlands Plateau? Stop by the Cook Pavilion and join us for some craft time. We will have materials and inspiration to share!
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Amazing Moths
Sat, Oct 10 · 10 am – 12 pm
Cook Pavilion (opens in Google Maps)
Are you tired of chasing butterflies? Luckily, moths will come to you! Stop by the Cook Pavilion to learn about what makes moths amazing and how you can attract them to your own backyard!
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Science & S’mores: What Do Insects Have to Do With Climate?
Wed, Oct 14 · 6 pm – 7 pm
Cook Pavilion (opens in Google Maps)
Introducing Science & S’mores, a new HBF discussion series that brings people together around the fire to explore interesting scientific topics, research, and discoveries.
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Leaves of Change
Fri, Oct 16 · 9 am – 10 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Join us on the Kelsey Trail for a naturalist walk to learn more about the phenetics fall and nature’s seasonal processes.
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Leaves of Change
Fri, Oct 23 · 9 am – 10 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Join us on the Kelsey Trail for a naturalist walk to learn more about the phenetics fall and nature’s seasonal processes.
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Pressing Matters
Sat, Oct 24 · 10 am – 12 pm
Cook Pavilion (opens in Google Maps)
Curious about herbariums or preserving flowers from your garden? Join us for an introduction to pressing and preparing plants for collections and art. Plant presses provided; bring flowers and shears if you have them!
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The Enchanted Forest
Tue, Oct 27 · 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Valentine Meadow at Highlands Biological Station (opens in Google Maps)
Come trick-or-treating along the forest trails of the Highlands Botanical Garden and learn more about some creatures that we associate with Halloween. All ages welcome and costumes are encouraged!
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Creepy Critter Crawl
Fri, Oct 30 · 9 am – 10 am
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Join us for a weird walk through the botanical gardens to learn about the obscure, creepy, crawly, and strange creatures that can be found on the Highlands Plateau.
November 2026
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Black Bear Banquet
Fri, Nov 6 · 10 am – 12 pm
HBF Headquarters (opens in Google Maps)
What do black bears eat as they get ready to hibernate? Drop in to HBF Headquarters between 10 a.m. and noon for a fun, hands-on nature craft!
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Worms at Work
Sat, Nov 7 · 10 am – 12 pm
Outside Coker Lab (opens in Google Maps)
Learn sustainable gardening in a hands-on workshop with the worms of Western Carolina! Explore composting, the importance of decomposers, and how microbes help wildlife survive winter. Location: Outside Coker Lab, 265 North 6th St.
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Pollinator Garden Walk
Wed, Nov 11 · 11 am – 12 pm
HBS North Campus (opens in Google Maps)
Join us for a Pollinator Garden Walk to learn how seasonal blooms, host plants, and nectar and pollen sources support pollinators. Explore winter habitat needs and the role of keystone species in creating a thriving garden.
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Suet Feeder Frenzy
Fri, Nov 13 · 10 am – 12 pm
HBF Headquarters (opens in Google Maps)
Drop in at HBF Headquarters between 10 am and 12 pm to learn about the birds that stay in Highlands through the winter. Then, make your own suet feeder to help our feathered friends find food during the colder months!
Foundation
Science & S’mores: Connecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Valentine Meadow (opens in Google Maps)
Discuss how the introduction of wildlife corridors across Florida connect wildlife networks in the Southeast United States. We will refer to the recent documentary film “Path of The Panther” available to stream on Disney+.
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Rapid Raptors
Fri, Nov 20 · 10 am – 12 pm
Amphitheater (opens in Google Maps)
Learn how birds of prey adapt to hunt in winter. Join us in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center for an introduction to raptor biology, then take a short walk to explore seasonal changes. No captive raptors will be used.
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Homestead Skills Drop-In
Sat, Nov 21 · 10 am – 12 pm
Valentine Meadow (opens in Google Maps)
Join education specialists for a morning of heritage skills and games in the Valentine house meadow. Experience hands-on crafts, interactive games, and build an appreciation for historic skills lost in time.
January 2027
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Summer 2027 Field Course Registration Opens
Fri, Jan 8 · 10 am
Online Only
Registration for Highlands Biological Station’s 2027 summer field courses opens on Friday, January 8.
May 2027
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Salamander Conservation in the Southern Appalachians
May 24 – 30, 2027
Seminar Room (Room 102) (opens in Google Maps)
Discover the extraordinary diversity of salamanders in the Southern Appalachians through immersive field excursions, scientific discussions, and hands-on observations. Explore the ecology, life histories, and conservation challenges of these remarkable amphibians while investigating the habitats and environmental conditions that shape their survival. With Dr.
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Biology and Identification of Ferns
May 31 – Jun 4, 2027
Seminar Room (Room 102) (opens in Google Maps)
Explore the diversity of ferns and their allies in the Southern Appalachians through hands-on fieldwork and laboratory study. Students will learn to identify seedless vascular plants using dichotomous keys, examine their morphology, ecology, evolution, and life cycles, and collect specimens during daily field excursions.
June 2027
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Botany Bootcamp (Session 1)
Thu, Jun 3 · 9 am
Bruce: Biodiversity Downstairs (opens in Google Maps)
Botany Bootcamp is a hands-on workshop designed to introduce participants to the diverse plant life of the Highlands Plateau.
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Sedges of the Southern Appalachians
Jun 7 – 11, 2027
Teaching Lab (Room 117) (opens in Google Maps)
Discover the fascinating diversity of sedges through hands-on fieldwork and laboratory identification. Develop the skills to distinguish these challenging plants using morphological characteristics, specialized terminology, and dichotomous keys, with a particular focus on the diverse genus Carex. With Dr. Joey Shaw, UT-Chattanooga.
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Adaptations of Southern Appalachian Plants: Form & Function
Jun 14 – 25, 2027
Bruce: Biodiversity Downstairs (opens in Google Maps)
Discover how plants of the Southern Appalachians adapt to their environments through the fascinating interplay of form and function.
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Taxonomy and Natural History of Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies
Jun 21 – Jul 2, 2027
Teaching Lab (Room 117) (opens in Google Maps)
Explore the extraordinary diversity of aquatic insects inhabiting Southern Appalachian streams. Through field collection, laboratory identification, and hands-on study, students will investigate the taxonomy, ecology, and natural history of mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies while developing practical skills used in freshwater research and water-quality monitoring.
July 2027
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Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians
Jul 12 – 23, 2027
Bruce: Biodiversity Downstairs (opens in Google Maps)
Learn to read the forested landscapes of the Southern Appalachians through an immersive exploration of their natural communities, ecological processes, and environmental history.
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Conservation Biology in the Southern Appalachians
Jul 19 – 30, 2027
Seminar Room (Room 102) (opens in Google Maps)
Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary science focused on understanding and protecting Earth’s biodiversity. The field offers both exhilaration—through the extraordinary diversity of life—and sobering reminders of global biodiversity loss.
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Botany Bootcamp (Session 2)
Thu, Jul 29 · 9 am
Bruce: Biodiversity Downstairs (opens in Google Maps)
Botany Bootcamp is a hands-on workshop designed to introduce participants to the diverse plant life of the Highlands Plateau.
August 2027
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Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
Aug 9 – 13, 2027
Teaching Lab (Room 117) (opens in Google Maps)
Discover the diversity of grasses in the Southeastern Appalachians through hands-on identification, laboratory study, and field exploration. Learn to distinguish grasses from sedges and rushes, recognize important floral characteristics, and confidently use dichotomous keys to identify species in the field and laboratory. With Dr.
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