• Protecting Our Hemlocks: Public Workshop at Highlands Biological Station

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    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. The morning session features a live, demonstrative lecture, followed by guided […]

    $10
  • ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Participants will work to complete a plant identification challenge while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world […]

    Free
  • Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Making your own Bark Book is a great way to explore nature, learn about […]

    Free
  • ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Participants will work to complete a plant identification challenge while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world […]

    Free
  • Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Making your own Bark Book is a great way to explore nature, learn about […]

    Free
  • The Lost (and Found!) Shortia: HBS Oconee Bells 2026!

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    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. The rare Oconee Bells (Shortia galacifolia) blooms for only a brief window each March, making its appearance a highly anticipated event for naturalists, botanists, and plant enthusiasts alike. […]

    $70 – $125
  • ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Participants will work to complete a plant identification challenge while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world […]

    Free
  • Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Making your own Bark Book is a great way to explore nature, learn about […]

    Free
  • ecoEXPLORE Plant Scavenger Hunt (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Participants will work to complete a plant identification challenge while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world […]

    Free
  • Tree Texture Investigation (Drop-In Station)

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    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. Making your own Bark Book is a great way to explore nature, learn about […]

    Free