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  • Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians

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

    Instructor: 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 States

    Instructor: 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 important in ecological studies, biological monitoring of water quality, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats, and identifications will be done […]

  • BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/20)

    HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 20th | 5 – 8 PM | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of Renewal by Nature for a forest bathing walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. This rather intense, yet relaxed, practice renews us in a way that allows […]

    $20

  • BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/21)

    HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 21st  |  9 AM - 12 PM  | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of Renewal by Nature for a forest bathing walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. This rather intense, yet relaxed, practice renews us in a way that […]

    $20

  • Pollinator Party Walk

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

    Sunday, May 21  |  2 - 3:30 PM  |  Registration required HERE FREE admission This Endangered Species Day, join Mainspring Conservation Trust & Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll through the Highlands Botanical Garden to learn about some of our endangered pollinators, from bees & wasps to butterflies & moths! Meet at the Highlands […]

    Free

  • NCN: Salamander Meander (Members Only)

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

    Friday, May 26 | 9 – 10 PM Limited spaces | Registration required HERE (registration opens Monday, May 22) FREE admission, donation appreciated Kick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season by searching for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a […]

    Free

  • NatureTime StoryTime

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

    May 29 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26 10:30 AM Highlands Nature Center FREE | No registration necessary Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. After the StoryTime fun, Ms. KK will take you on […]

    Free

  • Nature Center Holiday Hours

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

    Highlands Nature Center is Open for Memorial Day Weekend! Extended Holiday Hours: Sunday, May 28, 12 – 4 PM FREE admission

    Free

  • NCN: Salamander Meander

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

    Limited spaces  |  Registration required Tuesday, May 30  |  9 – 10 PM  | Register  HERE FREE admission, donation appreciated   Search for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring […]

    Free

  • NCN: Salamander Meander

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

    Limited spaces  |  Registration required Wednesday, May 31  |  9 – 10 PM  | Register  HERE FREE admission, donation appreciated   Search for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring […]

    Free